Support for children with special needs: The sustainable ARGO Center in Florești

In Florești district, inclusion is not merely a concept, but a reality built day by day. With the support of the European Union, the ARGO Therapy and Education Center was established here, where children and adults with special needs receive medical, educational, and therapeutic services tailored to their specific requirements. The project was designed to ensure the center could remain operational even after the initial funding concluded; today, ARGO continues its work using its own resources, providing support to dozens of children and their families.

Moldovan public institutions face strain over surging heating costs

Moldovan public institutions are struggling to absorb higher heating tariffs after regulators approved steep energy rate hikes ahead of the winter season.

EU solar panels save Moldovan hospital over €67,000

Solar panels installed at Florești District Hospital saved over €67,000 (approx. 1.3 million MDL) in public spending across the past two years, local medical administrators announced on Sunday.

First flu vaccine doses arrive in Soroca; healthcare workers and elderly prioritized

Vaccination against seasonal influenza started in Moldova. In Soroca, the health center has received its first batch of 1,880 doses of the flu vaccine. Among the first to be immunized are healthcare workers and the elderly.

Căprești placement center: 50 beneficiaries have a renovated space

Public solidarity made it possible to renovate the activity center for residents of the care home in Căprești village, Florești district. After a fire destroyed one of the center's buildings, the community rallied; following a public appeal and a report by Moldova 1, over 600,000 lei was raised. Fifty residents—elderly individuals with serious health issues—can once again enjoy a renovated space adapted to their needs.

Over 200 old photographs from Cosăuți, digitized and displayed in the village center

Over 200 old photographs from the village of Cosăuți, Soroca District, were scanned and digitized as part of the "Blue Frame – Photographic Heritage and Community Memory" project. An exhibition featuring the collected images was unveiled in the village center.

Plum harvest up 20%, but sales are struggling due to low prices

Moldovan producers are anticipating a bountiful plum harvest this year, with an estimated yield about 20 percent higher than last year's. The weather has been favorable, resulting in high-quality fruit. Harvesting is in full swing, and farmers hope to sell their entire crop. Once again, nearly half of the harvest is expected to be sold in the European Union market.

Bădiceni Social Center upgrades comfort for 50 beneficiaries

The elderly residents at the Social Center in Bădiceni, Soroca, will enjoy improved living conditions following renovations to the building. These upgrades were made in accordance with energy efficiency standards, resulting in greater comfort for the 50 beneficiaries and reduced heating and maintenance costs for the facility. This renovation is part of a larger project funded by the European Union.

Rapeseed harvest begins in northern Moldova with promising yields

The rapeseed harvest season has started in the northern part of the country. Following a challenging agricultural year, farmers report that the initial results are promising. In the village of Egoreni, located in the Soroca district, combines are working from dawn until dusk. Farmers are hopeful that the weather will stay favorable for a successful harvest.

Roma Baron Artur Cerari will be laid to rest on July 18 amid nationwide tributes

Preparations are underway in Soroca for the funeral of the Roma baron, Artur Cerari, scheduled for Saturday, July 18. At the entrance to the cemetery, a tomb made of green marble imported from Italy and adorned with golden pillars has been erected. Meanwhile, on the 11th day of the vigil, Roma from across the country are gathering to pay their respects to the traditional leader of the community.

Longevity debate: Why do women outlive men?

In the Republic of Moldova, life expectancy is on the rise. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the average life expectancy last year was 72 years and 8 months, an increase of 8 months over 2024. On average, women live nearly nine years longer than men.

Rising prices threaten Moldova's home preserving tradition

Across Moldova, families have begun preparing homemade preserves for the winter, continuing a long-standing seasonal tradition. While rural households rely on fruit and vegetables from their own gardens, many urban families say soaring produce prices are forcing them to abandon home preservation.