Campaign „Dăruiește cu Căldură” brings Easter joy to 400 families in Soroca

On the eve of the Easter holidays, a charity campaign was organized in Soroca to support families in need. Over 400 families with modest incomes received assistance, thanks to the generosity of kind people. Participants in the campaign provided clothing, shoes, and toys for children. This initiative brought joy to the beneficiaries, as many of these items will be greatly useful to them during the holiday season.

Price hikes hit low-income consumers

Due to recent crises, the prices of many products and services have increased. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the annual inflation rate in March was 8.8 percent. For comparison, during the same period, inflation in Romania was 4.86%, while in war-torn Ukraine, it reached 14.6%. In our country, the impact of rising prices is felt most acutely by individuals with modest incomes and pensioners, who report needing to spend more to purchase food.

Over 3,000 amateur and professional athletes joined a major competition in Chisinau

More than 3,000 sports professionals and amateurs gathered for a competition in the center of Chisinau. This marked the first spring half-marathon ever held in the Republic of Moldova, attracting athletes from both the country and abroad. The top performers were awarded cash prizes, gifts, and medals.

Subsidies spur viticulture modernization in the Republic of Moldova

Subsidies play a crucial role in the modernization of viticulture, a sector that enhances the Republic of Moldova's reputation in the global market, thanks to its award-winning wines. The financial support provided by international partners and the government enables winegrowers to invest in high-quality vineyards and acquire advanced technologies. This year, the government is offering subsidies of 300,000 lei for each hectare planted with local grape varieties.

Children in Moldova face growing online risks; authorities pledge protective measures

About 60 percent of children in the Republic of Moldova have faced risky situations online. This issue is growing not only in our country but is also a global concern, driven by advancements in technology. The authorities are focusing on this problem; last year, they approved an action plan aimed at better protecting children from the dangers associated with Internet use.

Residents of Edineț and Cupcini will gain access to drinking water through EU-supported project

Around 26,000 residents of the municipality of Edineț and the town of Cupcini will soon have access to clean drinking water after enduring years of muddy or rusty water from their taps. Construction of a new water station has already begun, with EU support. Project managers aim to complete the work by the end of this year.

Authorities from Chisinau react to the devastating attack in Sumy

President Maia Sandu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu strongly condemned the missile attack launched by the Russian army on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which killed at least 21 people and injured 83 others. The two officials expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people and called for the Kremlin regime to be held accountable for the crimes committed.

First electric trolleybus factory in the Republic of Moldova could be built near Chisinau

The Republic of Moldova could soon have its first state-of-the-art electric trolleybus factory, which will be located in the commune of Trușeni, near Chișinău. The project involves an investment of about 5 million euros and would cover the entire production chain – from technological design to final assembly.

Honey from the Republic of Moldova meets standards: about 80% reaches European markets

After the European Union imposed stricter rules on honey imports, Chisinau government amended the legislation so that beekeeping products meet the standards for labelling and processing of the product. Annually, our country produces approximately five thousand tons of honey, and 80% of this is exported, mostly to the EU.

Palm Sunday: Orthodox Christians mark Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem

The Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday today. Palm Sunday is one of the Twelve Great Feasts of the liturgical year. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

The missing 10-year-old girl from the forest between Căpriana and Ciobanca was found alive

A 10-year-old girl who went missing during a national competition in the forest between the localities of Căpriana and Ciobanca in the Strașeni district was found alive around 2:00 a.m. She was located approximately 20 kilometers from where she disappeared. According to the police, the girl responded to the rescuers' shouts and met them alone.

Maia Sandu says justice reform is mostly complete but criticizes slow progress at the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office

President Maia Sandu claims that most of the justice reform has already been completed. In an interview conducted in Russian with journalist Ivan Sviatchenko, she stated that the majority of judges have undergone evaluations of their ethical and financial integrity. Now, the results of their work should be evident.