The National Philharmonic will be rebuilt according to a project by German architects

Launched in September 2022 by the Ministry of Culture, the "Philharmonic of the Renaissance" competition has reached its final stage. 27 architectural projects have been submitted, including the designs and cost estimates for the new building of the Sergei Lunchevich National Philharmonic, which was destroyed by fire in 2020. Architectural companies and individual specialists from twelve countries have entered the competition.

Anatolie Topala: Young education specialists will receive higher allowances

The annual allowance period for young education specialists has been extended from three to five years. At the same time, the amount of the allowances granted to young specialists will be increased. The announcement was made by Education and Research Minister Anatolie Topala at a press conference on Friday.

Ion Șoltoianu remains in preventive detention for another 30 days

The former athlete Ion Șoltoianu remains in preventive detention for another 30 days. The measure was applied by the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana at the request of the prosecutors.

Morning raids at several addresses in Chisinau, including at the head of the Health Department of the Chisinau City Hall, Boris Gîlca

The CNA and the anti-corruption prosecutors conduct searches at several addresses in Chisinau, including at public persons within the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance of the Chisinau Municipal Council. The information was confirmed for our website by the person in charge of the CNA press service, Ina Voloșciuc.

Ilan Shor wants his deputy mandate back

Shor wants his deputy mandate back. The representatives of the "ȘOR" Party announce that they contested the decision of the Parliament regarding the de jure termination of Ilan Șor's deputy mandate at the Constitutional Court.

MP Marina Tauber placed under house arrest for 20 days

MP Marina Tauber has been placed under house arrest for 20 days, starting May 1, after being detained at Chisinau International Airport. A decision to this effect was taken this evening by the magistrates of the Chisinau Ciocana Court. The measure was applied following the prosecutors' request to replace the preventive measure of judicial control with house arrest.

United States donates over $1.3 million worth of electricity generators to Moldova

Residents of Chisinau may feel safer in the event of a nationwide power cut, as happened last November. This is after Termoelectrica SA received from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) a batch of generators with capacities ranging from 2 kW to 125 kW, the Energy Ministry reports.

Doctors warn: up to 90% of strokes could be prevented

Every hour, a Moldovan suffers a stroke, and every year thousands die and thousands more are left with sequelae such as dementia, depression and epilepsy. Experts warn that up to 90% of strokes could be prevented by addressing risk factors, including monitoring high blood pressure, diet and exercise.

Moldovans are working more and more. NBS: Average weekly hours are on the rise

Moldovans are working more and more. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, in 2022 the average number of hours worked per week was 39.7 hours. A year earlier, this indicator was 39.4 hours.

Moldovan and Polish police officers to conduct joint security exercises

A joint training exercise of Moldovan police officers together with Polish police employees will be held on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, during which a new style of exercises and special techniques, including helicopter, will be implemented. According to the Ministry of Interior Affairs (MAI) the joint exercise will take place for a week, starting Monday, May 1.

Moldova 1 TV celebrates 65 years of activity with a special program

On April 30, Moldova 1 TV celebrates 65 years since its first broadcast. On this occasion, the Sunday edition of the show "Through music in Europe" is dedicated to the National Television that writes its history.

A minor from Odesa, staying at a placement center in Chisinau, wanted by the police

The police in Chisinau are looking for a 15-year-old minor, originally from the city of Odesa, who on April 20 left a placement center and never returned.