● MONDAY, October 28
Inventorying of billboards and advertising devices in progress in Chisinau
All billboards and advertising devices in the municipality of Chisinau are included on a GIS platform where it can be seen if they are legally placed, deputy mayor Ilie Ceban announced in a meeting of officials of municipal services, noting that the inventorying process was initiated three weeks ago.
● TUESDAY, October 29
Inventorying of billboards and advertising devices in progress in Chisinau
All billboards and advertising devices in the municipality of Chisinau are included on a GIS platform where it can be seen if they are legally placed, deputy mayor Ilie Ceban announced in a meeting of officials of municipal services, noting that the inventorying process was initiated three weeks ago.
Heat charge in Balti decreased
The thermal energy supplied to consumers in Balti municipality will be cheaper. The National Agency for Energy Regulation (NAER) on Tuesday approved a 19% reduction in the heat charge for consumers served by JSC CET-Nord.
Head of car rental company detained for embezzling over 1m lei
The administrator of a car rental company was detained after allegedly embezzling funds of the company and cheating a woman with physical disabilities, the total damage being estimated at 1.3 million lei.
NBM explains stages, advantages and disadvantages of stock exchanges investment
Investments on stock exchanges can be a greater earning possibility than a bank deposit. Thus, investing on capital markets is an attractive way to increase the value of personal savings in the medium or long term. According to the National Bank of Moldova, shares of publicly listed companies, bonds, investment funds, options and other financial instruments are traded on stock exchanges.
● WEDNESDAY, October 30
Ten Moldovan honey producers export to EU, list can be extended
Ten producers of honey from Moldova have the right to export to the EU market. Annually, the beekeeping sector produces an average of 3,700 tonnes of bee honey. Of this amount, almost 2,200 tonnes reach the EU, the main foreign market for Moldovan honey, according to a report for the last three years produced by the National Food Safety Agency.
Provisional management at Moldovagaz can be an alternative solution, minister
Minister of Energy Victor Parlicov said the establishment of provisional management at Moldovagaz by the National Agency for Energy Regulation (NAER) can be an alternative solution to unblock the situation at the company. However, the minister hopes that the situation will be resolved without the need for legislative changes.
Cabinet approves Action Plan for Emergency Situations in Natural Gas Sector
The Cabinet endorsed the Regulations and Action Plan for Emergency Situations in the Natural Gas Sector. The document, developed by the Ministry of Energy, establishes measures to ensure the supply of natural gas, adapted to three levels of crisis: early alert situation, alert situation and emergency situation. Depending on the type and severity of the crisis, the institutions involved will activate specific measures, aimed at ensuring the continuity of natural gas supply in the country.
Government of Romania invests €5bn in "Union" highway
The Romanian Cabinet of Ministers approved an investment of over €5 billion for the Târgu-Neamț – Iași – Ungheni highway. The Prime Minister of Romania Marcel Ciolacu said that over 88 kilometers of highway will be built in three years.
● THURSDAY, October 31
First pillars of Vulcănești – Chisinau OPL set up
The first pillars of the Vulcănești – Chisinau Overhead Power Line (OPL), which will cross eight districts and 34 localities, were installed. Of the total 503 planned bases, 150 were already completed. The works are being carried out simultaneously on a number of building sites.
● FRIDAY, October 01
Financial instruments allow money to be protected from inflation and generate income, experts
It is essential that the population knows the types of investments available and their advantages to avoid keeping savings in cash, where they lose value over time. Knowing and using diversified financial instruments allows not only to protect money against inflation, but also to generate additional income, thus contributing to greater financial security and improving living standards in the long term. The savings and investment possibilities available on the financial market of the Republic of Moldova were discussed at a press club meeting organized by the Independent Think Tank "Expert-Grup" in partnership with the National Bank of Moldova.
● SATURDAY, October 02
Details about tax-free importation of cars for people with disabilities
People with disabilities of the locomotor system, who want to bring a car from abroad, can benefit from exemptions from import duties regardless of the service life of the vehicle. The condition is that the vehicle must be used exclusively by the person with disabilities or by the person who cares for them and this fact should be confirmed by documentation.
Smart Agriculture Center to provide innovative solutions for agriculture at UTM
A Smart Agriculture Center will work at the Technical University of Moldova (UTM). Students, farmers and specialists will have access to state-of-the-art technologies, such as drones and smart irrigation systems, for productive and sustainable agriculture.
Grant agreements of $200,000 from the United States Agency for International Development and €80,000 from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation support the equipping of the Smart Agriculture Center with state-of-the-art laboratories.
Tourism enterprises can access non-reimbursable funds of up to 500,000 lei
Small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the field of tourism can apply for non-reimbursable financing in the framework of a support program. The Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA) announced the launch of the process of receiving applications for funding.
Consumer Protection Inspectorate formulates recommendations for Black Friday
Black Friday, known as the day of massive discounts, can be a good opportunity for low-cost shopping, but also an opportunity for scams and misleading offers. In order to avoid the pitfalls of discounts, the State Inspectorate for the Supervision of Non-Food Products and Consumer Protection recommends consumers to be vigilant and follow some essential tips.
Over 14,000 people helped by Employment Agency to find a job so far this year
Since the beginning of the year, the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) placed over 14,000 people in the labor market. As many as 7,226 or 55.1% of them are women. 17% of those employed are of pre-retirement age: 55-63 years. 182 are people with disabilities.
Moldova launches Sustainable Energy Investment Hub
A hub was launched in Moldova to unify stakeholders in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy to facilitate cooperation and promote sustainable solutions. The hub will centralize legislative information, provide clear guidelines for project implementation, and support professional development through training programs. An online platform, which will centralize all relevant information and facilitate interactions between beneficiaries, investors and developers, will be an essential component of the hub's activity, IPN reports, with reference to the Ministry of Energy.
