Early childhood nutrition: Why a diverse diet is crucial for long-term health

Eating habits established during infancy and early childhood have a significant long-term impact on both physical and mental well-being, playing a key role in preventing conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases.

Chișinău supports over 50,000 Ukrainian refugees

Chișinău has become the city hosting the largest number of people who have fled the war in Ukraine.

Moldova launches ambitious "Autumn 2025" reforestation campaign

The Moldova reforestation campaign, titled "Autumn 2025", has officially launched and will run for one month. The official event took place on the morning of Saturday, November 15, in Mihailovca village, Cimișlia district.

Maria Macari brings natural wellness to Mândrești with medicinal plants

Some individuals, through their daily passion and work, succeed in preserving health and tradition within their community.

Transnistrian students increasingly opt for Romanian, despite pressure

An increasing number of young people in the Transnistrian region are opting to study in Romanian, even though this often requires them to travel long distances by bus daily to attend schools that offer this option. A notable example is the “Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt” Lyceum in Grigoriopol, one of the eight institutions on the left bank of the Nistru that teach in Romanian. This school continues to operate despite the pressures and restrictions imposed by the self-proclaimed authorities in the region.

ADVERTORIAL // OSCE supports public dialogue on eliminating dangerous chemicals and promoting chemical safety in Moldova

The OSCE Mission to Moldova, in co-operation with the public association EcoContact, held a public dialogue in Chisinau on the elimination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and the promotion of chemical safety on both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River. Held in a hybrid format, the event gathered 50 participants from national institutions and expert organizations active in the fields of environment, energy and research, as well as representatives of civil society and development partners. They discussed progress in managing hazardous chemicals in line with the Stockholm Convention.

Smart villages in Moldova: photovoltaic parks built in five localities with EU financial support

The "European Village" concept will be implemented through a pilot program funded by the European Union in five villages of the Republic of Moldova: Larga in the Briceni district, Coșnița in the Dubăsari district, Sipoteni in Călărași, Lozova in Strășeni, and Mereni in the Anenii Noi district. Each locality will receive grants of up to 1.5 million lei for smart projects, along with approximately three million lei for the construction of photovoltaic parks with a capacity of 200 kW.

"Peace Shield 2025": the army and the carabinieri trained for crisis situations

Hundreds of soldiers from the National Army and employees of the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri participated in the "Peace Shield 2025" exercise, an extensive training event designed to simulate real-life conditions as closely as possible. Participants practised complex scenarios, including defending a military base, providing first aid in conflict zones, and responding to violent protests.

CEC: Friday is the final day for campaigning ahead of the November 16 local elections

Campaigning for the local elections on Sunday, November 16, will be prohibited after Friday, November 14, as warned by the Central Electoral Commission. No campaigning is allowed on Saturday or on election day.

"Fast Heroes" arrives in Chisinau schools with interactive lessons on recognizing stroke symptoms

The educational project "Fast Heroes" will be launched in Chisinau, aiming to teach children how to recognize the signs of a stroke and how to respond appropriately to save lives. This initiative, carried out by the Center for Health Strategies and Policies (CSPS), involves primary school students and teachers in raising awareness about the dangers of stroke.

STUDY | One in five 7-year-old children in the Republic of Moldova is overweight

According to the results of the sixth round of the national childhood obesity surveillance study, conducted within the framework of the European COSI Initiative, one in five first-grade children in the Republic of Moldova is overweight. Data collected in 2022–2023 shows that 20.7% of 7-year-old children are overweight, with 8.8% classified as obese and 6.5% as underweight. While this situation is slightly better than the European average during the same period—where 25% of children are overweight and 10% are obese—it does show an increase compared to a similar study conducted in Moldova in 2016.

Moldova young people meet with the EU ambassador: “The European future starts with us”

The new generation is playing an active role in shaping a European future. Nearly a hundred young people, including students and entrepreneurs, gathered to meet with the European Union Ambassador to Chisinau, Iwona Piorko. They were given the opportunity to learn directly about the European support programs available to them.