Moldovan cherry exports to the EU increased 12.5 times in 2023

Deliveries of Moldovan cherries to the European Union increased 12.5 times this year, compared to 2022. Thus, if last year 208 tons were exported, in 2023 the figure reaches 2600 tons, totaling a value of 7,442,000 dollars, according to the Delegation of the European Union in the Republic of Moldova.

Petru Racu has reprofiled himself as a merchant

After ending his football career, Petru Racu is now fully dedicated to business. The former Moldovan international, who owns a company producing cold-pressed vegetable oils, is increasingly taking part in trade fairs to promote his brand and sell his products.

Local tourism is gaining momentum in Moldova

The Covid-19 pandemic and then the war in Ukraine have kept many Moldovans in their homeland. Willing to travel, people gradually began to discover their country. Lately, the national heritage has been increasingly exploited by attracting local tourists, and this has brought with it the development of rural localities, say experts in the field.

Goodies direct from the producer: in the sectors of the capital and this weekend were organized fairs with local products

This weekend too, local agricultural producers were able to sell their wares at markets and fairs open in the capital's sectors. According to the authorities, the actions aim to support local producers and provide the city's residents with seasonal agricultural products.

Yellow code of atmospheric instability! Wind and rain with hail expected

Meteorologists have issued a yellow code for atmospheric instability. Thunderstorms with short showers, isolated heavy showers (15-35 l/m2) with hail and thunderstorms in gusts of up to 15-20 m/s are forecast.

The price of parking at Chisinau International Airport has doubled

The price for one hour in the car park at Chisinau International Airport has doubled. Thus, the price has been increased from 10 lei to 20 lei. So far the increase has not been justified in any way by the airport administration. On social media, Internet users expressed their indignation.

Border Police: 39 persons were refused entry to Moldova

The General Inspectorate of Border Police announces that 39 persons were refused entry into the Republic of Moldova on 4 August. In total, 72,237 persons crossed the borders of the Republic of Moldova. Of these, 36,136 entered our country.

EU and US react to the SCJ decisions regarding the evaluation of judges: Moldovan citizens deserve an independent judiciary

The US Embassy and the Delegation of the European Union in the Republic of Moldova came up with statements in which they support the activity of the Pre-vetting Commission and reiterate their support for our country's European path.

State of emergency has entered into force throughout the country

The state of emergency entered into force throughout the country starting with today, a period extended by the Parliament, in the context of the war in Ukraine. This will be valid for another 60 days. The decision was approved by the parliamentary majority, at the last plenary session of the spring-summer session.

The passport application procedure was simplified

The procedure for issuing the passport has been considerably simplified, announces the Public Services Agency, following the changes made previously in several normative acts. Thus, when submitting the application for the perfecting of a passport, the presentation of civil status documents is no longer mandatory.

CFM management promises to clear wage arrears caused by "seasonal fluctuations"

Several employees of the Moldovan Railways have not received their salaries for June and July, and now, in early August, the company is paying the last salaries for May. CFM officials say the problem is allegedly caused by reduced freight traffic, and the Public Property Agency (PPA) has asked the company to take prompt action to rectify the situation.

Three scenarios for coping with the coming cold season. Rational consumption comes first

The Republic of Moldova aims to reduce gas consumption in the 2023-2024 cold season by 15% compared to their average consumption in 2017-2022. This is reflected in the Plan of Measures for preparing for the next cold season, announced by Energy Minister Victor Parlicov at today's Cabinet meeting. Among the conditions that made it necessary to draw up the Plan are events related to the war in Ukraine and the dominant position of the Russian Federation on the energy markets.