Moldovan transport operators to protest over alleged institutional shielding of illegal terminal

The Employers' Association of Road Transport Operators (APOTA) announced a protest in front of the National Auto Transport Agency (ANTA) headquarters for Thursday, February 12.

Moldova Parliament backs €1.2M Japanese grant to modernize national broadcaster

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova gave its initial approval on February 5 to a 192 million yen grant from the Government of Japan. The funding, totaling approximately €1.05 million (approx. 21 million MDL), is earmarked for technical consultancy and high-end equipment procurement for Teleradio-Moldova (TRM).

Moldova and UAE to mutually recognize driving licenses, eliminating re-testing

The governments of the Republic of Moldova and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the mutual recognition and conversion of driving licenses.

Adoption in Moldova: 72 children in Chisinau await permanent families

The Chisinau City Hall has announced that 72 children, including 38 girls and 34 boys, are currently eligible for adoption. Most of these minors are integrated into alternative care services while awaiting permanent placement.

Moldovan real estate market faces a sharp downturn as new cash transaction limits take effect

Moldova’s real estate market is experiencing a severe contraction following the implementation of restrictive cash payment ceilings. Local real estate unions report a dramatic drop in sales, prompting urgent calls for legislative amendments to prevent a total market freeze.

Black ice causes major traffic disruptions and power outages across Moldova

Dangerous black ice and glazed frost have severely disrupted road and pedestrian traffic across several regions of Moldova this Thursday morning.

Moldova radiotherapy crisis: Patients face five-week delays amid equipment shortages

Approximately 148 cancer patients in the Republic of Moldova are currently trapped on waiting lists, facing delays of up to five weeks for life-saving radiotherapy. The crisis stems from a severe infrastructure deficit, with only three functional linear accelerators available at the Chisinau Oncology Institute.

Chisinau schools switch to online learning due to severe ice

Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban announced that all municipal schools will transition to remote learning on February 5 and 6. The decision follows severe weather warnings and a high risk of black ice on roads and sidewalks.

Moldova targets 70% student retention by 2030 as university enrollment climbs

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has launched the second edition of the "Study in Moldova" national campaign. This initiative aims to position domestic universities as competitive alternatives to Western institutions.

Moldova signals major administrative consolidation: From voluntary to mandatory mergers

The Government of Moldova is set to significantly reduce the number of administrative districts (raions) as part of a deep structural overhaul. Government Secretary General Alexei Buzu announced that the reform aims to consolidate local capacities and accelerate regional development.

Technical University of Moldova to absorb Cahul State University in €2 million regional upgrade

The Moldovan Government approved the integration of "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" State University of Cahul into the Technical University of Moldova (TUM) during its February 4 session.

Lifestyle changes and vaccination could prevent up to 30% of cancer cases in Moldova

Lifestyle adjustments, including smoking cessation, reduced alcohol consumption, and timely vaccination, could prevent 25% to 30% of cancer cases in the Republic of Moldova, according to Ruslan Baltaga, Director of the National Oncological Institute. Speaking on World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, Baltaga emphasized that regular screenings and primary care consultations are critical in shifting the national healthcare focus from treatment to prevention.