Police warn that unauthorized pyrotechnics pose extreme danger

Chisinau police intensified checks in commercial areas before the winter holidays, after officers uncovered 26 cases of unauthorized pyrotechnic sales in a single day. They seized products worth 60.000 lei.

Health-hazardous margarine destroyed: ANSA eliminates over 10 tons

Over 10 tons of margarine, used for cake preparation, were destroyed by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) after analyses revealed it contained harmful substances.

Embassy of Moldova in Ukraine temporarily halts citizenship requests following legal changes

The consular section of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Ukraine will suspend the processing of citizenship applications starting December 23.

Romania bought new furniture for four Moldovan schools

A lyceum and three gymnasiums in the Republic of Moldova will conclude the school year with newly furnished classrooms. The new furniture, which includes benches, student and teacher chairs, lockers, and blackboards, was provided by the Romanian government through the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova (DRRM).

Over 12,000 Moldovans have a stroke each year

Each year, more than 12,000 people in the Republic of Moldova experience a stroke, according to data from the Ministry of Health. While the health system has made progress in stroke treatment in recent years, doctors emphasize the importance of controlling risk factors, which play a crucial role in prevention.

Moldova farmers protest debt crisis, demand foreclosures moratorium

Farmers from southern Moldova, whose lands have been devastated by years of severe drought and who report being excluded from crucial credit programs, staged a protest in front of the Government on December 10.

Moldova hikes minimum wage to 6,300 MDL, mandates public sector payments

Public sector employees in Moldova earning less than 6,300 Moldovan lei (MDL) per month will receive compensatory payments to bridge the gap, following a government decision on December 10. This measure comes as the national minimum wage is re-examined and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Moldova secures social security for 35,000 citizens in Canada

Moldovan citizens who have worked legally in both the province of Quebec and across the entire territory of Canada will be able to receive pensions and social benefits under new bilateral agreements.

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for containers starts in Moldova in 2027

Beverage containers in Moldova will no longer be discarded; instead, they will be collected and recycled through a modern Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Moldova students push for academic integrity and EU goals

Youth in the Republic of Moldova are promoting honesty. Dozens of students recently participated in a flashmob dedicated to upholding academic integrity and combating issues such as corruption, cheating, plagiarism prevention, and the inappropriate use of artificial intelligence (AI) in exams.

Quality journalism is essential to fight Russian propaganda in Moldova

Moldova is on the frontline of information warfare, making it one of the countries most exposed to Russian propaganda, particularly online. This persistent stream of disinformation erodes the public's ability to distinguish fact from manipulation.

Police dismantle migrant smuggling network on Moldova-Romania border

A migrant smuggling network, which was transporting individuals from Afro-Asian countries towards Romania to facilitate their illegal entry into the European Union (EU), has been dismantled in Ungheni, a Moldovan city located on the border with the EU.