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PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU CONSIDERS THE REFERENDUM ON EUROPEAN INTEGRATION THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT FOR MOLDOVA AFTER THE COUNTRY'S INDEPENDENCE
17 may, 2024President Maia Sandu considers the referendum on European integration the most important event for Moldova after the country's independence. As INFOTAG reports, Sandu said this on Thursday evening during a program on TV8 channel.
Economics
IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2024, EXPORTS FROM MOLDOVA DECREASED BY 14%, IMPORTS - BY 6.6% - NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS
17 may, 2024In the first quarter of 2024, exports from Moldova decreased by 14%, imports - by 6.6%. As INFOTAG reports, this is evidenced by the data of the National Bureau of Statistics.
Finances
MOLDOVA MANAGED TO REDUCE CURRENT ACCOUNT DEFICIT FROM 17.1% OF GDP TO 11.9% IN 2023
17 may, 2024Moldova managed to reduce the current account deficit from 17.1% of GDP to 11.9% in 2023. According to INFOTAG, this was mentioned by the World Bank (WB) in its review of the prospects for the Moldovan economy. It says that the reduction was mainly achieved due to an improved trade balance.
Society
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR PROUD OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED TO MOLDOVA
16 may, 2024Japanese Ambassador to Chisinau Yoichiro Yamada has expressed pride in the equipment supplied to Moldovan medical institutions within the framework of various projects.
Transnistria and Gagauzia
REINTEGRATION BUREAU WELCOMED EARLY RELEASE OF VICTOR PLESCANOV FROM PRISON
17 may, 2024The Bureau for Reintegration has welcomed the release from illegal detention of Moldovan citizen Victor Plescanov, who was imprisoned on June 10, 2022 by the Tiraspol regime. The Bureau's commentary noted that the Moldovan authorities kept the case under "constant control and did everything possible for Plescanov's immediate and unconditional release, restoration of his fundamental rights and freedoms, and provision of the necessary medical assistance."
Culture and sport
ON EUROPEAN NIGHT OF MUSEUMS, NATIONAL BANK WILL OPEN ITS DOORS TO PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME, PRESENTING MONEY EVOLUTION
17 may, 2024The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) will open its doors to the general public for the first time on the "European Night of Museums". The bank's press service reported that by doing this, the NBM will demonstrate its desire to "promote culture and national heritage."
Interview
BIG PARKING LOTS AT ENTRY TO CHISINAU WILL REDUCE TRAFFIC JAMS AND AIR POLLUTION – BUILDING COMPANY DIRECTOR
15 march, 2024A quick and fairly simple solution to three pressing problems for Chisinau at once is proposed by Petru Dacin, Director of the road construction company Dromas Cons. He said in an interview with INFOTAG that his proposal will help the city authorities reduce car traffic and gas pollution, and at the same time guarantee the receipt of considerable additional income to the municipal budget.
Press release
20 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE MAIB FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
14 may, 2024Through the maib financial education program, another group of pupils has gained new skills and valuable tools to navigate the field of finance as it applies to everyday life.
Foreign news
5th World Nomad Games Astana 2024
15 мая, 2024The Nomad Games will be held in Astana from 8 to 13 September 2024.
RF EMBASSY COUNTS ON MOLDOVA’S CONSENT TO OPEN POLLING STATIONS FOR RUSSIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
18 января, 2024The Russian Embassy in Chisinau confirmed that back in November 2023 it had approached the Moldovan side with information about the intention to hold the election of the President of the Russian Federation in the territory of Moldova for Russian citizens permanently residing in this republic, “and with a request to ensure, as is customary in international practice, security for the would-be polling stations.”
Future generations must be given a seat at the EU table
11 декабря, 2023The EU needs a European Commissioner for Future Generations in its next college to enshrine long-term thinking and act as a guardian and conduit for future generations’ interests, Alberto Alemanno and Elizabeth Dirth write.
Incidents
POLICE RECEIVED REPORTS OF EXPLOSIVE DEVICES PLANTED IN THREE LYCEUMS IN CHISINAU
16 мая, 2024On Thursday, the police received reports of explosive devices in three lyceums in Chisinau.
TWO CHISINAU RESIDENTS DETAINED FOR EXTORTION
15 мая, 2024Two Chisinau residents were detained by law enforcers on charges of receiving a bribe of 8 thousand euros.
LAW ENFORCERS OPENED A CRIMINAL CASE ON THE FACT OF SMUGGLING INTO MOLDOVA $130 THOUSAND
15 мая, 2024Law enforcers have opened a criminal case on the fact of smuggling $130 thousand to Moldova from Moscow.
