Moldova’s doctor exodus reverses: Half of graduates join district hospitals

Half of all medical graduates in Moldova now start their careers in district hospitals, the Ministry of Health says.

Zelensky-Trump talks: The difficult path to a ceasefire before Putin meeting

The talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump were very difficult; they were neither a failure nor a success.

Brown rot risk: How to manage fallen fruit in your garden

Fallen fruit left to rot at the base of trees can become a major source of infection and pests, warns consulting agronomist Daniel Drăgan.

Belarus seeks EU talks to end isolation, sources say

Belarus has proposed talks with European Union countries to normalise relations, in a bid to end the political isolation it has faced since 2020, European diplomatic sources told Reuters.

Bucharest blast: Three killed, pregnant woman among dead

Following Friday's explosion in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, 66 people were given hotel accommodation, and more than 280 received psychological counselling.

Moldova loan portfolio hits MDL 100bn amid inflation

Moldovans are increasingly relying on credit to meet day-to-day costs, as incomes fail to keep pace with high inflation.

Moldova water quality crisis: Half of village supplies fail tests

More than half of all public water supplies in Moldovan villages have failed quality tests, according to the National Public Health Agency (ANSP).

Ukraine drone attack: Russian power station in Ulyanovsk on fire

An electrical transformer in Russia's Ulyanovsk region was set alight following a Ukrainian drone attack, Russian channels on Telegram reported on Tuesday, 18 October.

Putin's Ukraine demands 'enraged' Trump at failed Alaska Peace Summit

Vladimir Putin frequently uses opportunities to deliver lengthy, historical explanations of why he believes Ukraine should belong to Russia, referencing events from centuries ago. The Moscow Times reports this.

Tomahawk missiles: Trump rejects Zelensky's request for long-range weapons

The US will not provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, despite President Zelensky's visit to Washington to secure them.

Flu shots prioritized for the elderly and chronically ill

Health authorities started a national flu vaccination campaign, distributing 240,000 vaccine doses to health institutions across the country. Immunization is particularly recommended for at-risk groups, including the elderly, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic conditions. Specialists emphasize that vaccination is the safest and most effective way to prevent complications associated with the flu.

From counter to screen: ANSA fully digitalizes public services

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is launching nine more digital services for legal entities. The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Electronic Governance Agency (AGE), with the new services available on the EVO, servicii.gov.md and MCabinet.gov.md platforms.