No. of asylum applications at the BMA, at the border, in places of detention, from 1 January 2009 to 01 August 2019 276 245 177 163 120 90 48 2009 2010 75 72 2011 114 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 74 2018 2019 2.2. Ensuring the right to information entering the Republic of Moldova During the monitoring visits at the border and following discussions with asylum seekers, it was established that the right to information is respected. Information panels on the asylum procedure in the Republic of Moldova are located in most BCPs. Information brochures on the rights of asylum seekers are also available. Thanks to UNHCR support, the information is available in 6 languages: Romanian, Russian, English, French, Farsi, Arabic, and Turkish. However, those panels do not contain information about the Ombudsman’s Office, and some information is to be reviewed. Given that the information obligation rests with the BMA and GIBP - they are to adjust / update the information related to ensuring the right to information of foreigners. 2.3. Ensuring the right to an interpreter entering the Republic of Moldova At the BCP "Chisinau International Airport" most police officers know English, Russian, some speak Turkish and French. In the other BCP there is at least one person who speaks English. Knowledge of foreign languages by border police officers facilitates communication with foreigners, without the need to use the services of an interpreter. From the discussions with the border police officers we found that the Border Police sectors did not budget for translation services. When they needed translations related to asylum applications, Border Police officers contacted the LCA or UNHCR or found other solutions. Following discussions with asylum seekers, 2 cases were identified in which self-employed 27