Renewable energy producers in Moldova are facing a supply crisis: the domestic market cannot absorb the entire volume, exports to Ukraine are almost blocked, and Romania requires guarantees of origin recognized in the EU.
The Ministry of Education and Research is launching the Restart program, which involves the transfer of district education departments to the ministry. Previously, a similar program was implemented in the field of social protection.
The process of adjusting international economic agreements will entail the modification, revision or even denunciation of certain trade agreements as the country moves towards European integration.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu is convening a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on Tuesday, May 26, in connection with the country’s energy security.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu made a video message in which she said that the reform of the local public administration is one of the most difficult, but at the same time vital changes launched in the country for the development of Moldovan villages and towns.
The problem of torture in Moldova is no longer of a mass character, and the detected cases have become mostly isolated. This was stated by Victor Furtune, Chief Prosecutor of the Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS),
The Constitutional Court declared inadmissible a request to check the constitutionality of provisions of the law that prohibit private security firms from providing security for certain state facilities, reserving this right exclusively to state enterprises.
Georgian authorities will spend almost 9 million GEL (more than $3 million) on May 26 Independence Day celebrations, which this year will be dedicated exclusively to the 1700th anniversary of the proclamation of Christianity as the state religion. Organizers promise an “unprecedented scale of ceremonies”.
A delegation of Austrian parliamentarians will visit Moldova on May 25-27, in order to assess the efficiency of development projects financed with Austrian support.
The Government is aligning the legal framework concerning the minimum wage with the EU Adequate Minimum Wage Directive. An indicative reference value of 50% of the projected average monthly wage will be introduced, which will be used as a benchmark for assessing the adequacy of the minimum wage, without automatically setting its level.
The government did not support the draft law on amendments to the Criminal Code in the area of combating drug trafficking and consumption. The document envisioned a significant increase in penalties, including longer prison terms and the introduction of life imprisonment for aggravated forms of crime.
The Education Week ended with a festive event within the framework of the “Study in Moldova” campaign, aimed at promoting higher education and the teaching profession. The event gathered about 4,000 high school graduates from all over the country. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu urged them to opt for domestic education.
Citizens of Moldova and Ukraine will be able to receive pensions for the length of service earned in the neighboring state, regardless of where they live now. The Moldovan government will consider on Wednesday, May 27, a draft ratification of an agreement with Ukraine in the social security sector.
The documents of graduation obtained abroad will be automatically recognized in Moldova. This measure is stipulated in the regulation prepared by the Ministry of Education and Research, which aims to simplify access to study and employment for those who studied in other countries.
Heavy rainfall provoked an emergency situation in Calarasi district. In the village of Hîrzauca, a local dam broke, causing a sharp rise in the water level. The formed powerful stream is moving towards the village of Palanca. The authorities warn of a real threat of flooding in the villages of Myndra and Leordoaja.
In two weeks, on June 7, Armenia will hold elections to the National Assembly, the country’s parliament. Nineteen political forces are registered to participate in the elections: two blocs and 17 parties. The total number of voters is 2,483,520. This figure is comparable to that of Moldova, and the parallels do not end there.
The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) will allocate almost one million lei for the purchase of computer equipment to modernize its IT infrastructure.
Poverty, limited access to health services and difficulties with employment have a serious negative impact on the lives of people with disabilities, while the incidence of severe and irreversible disabilities is increasing. These problems are to be addressed through a new social inclusion program aimed at improving access to services, employment and support for people with disabilities.
The National Tennis Center, an ultramodern sports complex that will open new horizons for the development of tennis and the training of athletes within the country, was opened in Chisinau.
Prosecutor General Alexandru Makidon publicly commented on the scandal surrounding the 75 thousand euros he discovered in the basement of his parents’ house after their death. He stated that he understood the public distrust amid numerous cases of corruption and unjustified enrichment in the justice system.
