Chisinau residents urged to report homeless people to authorities: 27 homeless people hospitalized with suspected TB

Chisinau residents are urged to report to the representatives of the Municipal Accommodation and Orientation Center for Homeless Persons cases of people in difficulty or in need of support. Some of these end up in critical situations, requiring emergency hospitalization due to both their poor health and the risk they may pose to those around them.

Between bribes and legal aid: 403 schools and kindergartens join Moldova’s official donation system

To ensure that a donation to an educational institution is not perceived as a bribe, it must adhere to legal procedures. In a report by journalist Alina Chiperi for the show "Morning with Radio Moldova," Angela Prisăcaru, the deputy head of the department at the Ministry of Education and Research, explained how parents can provide transparent support to schools and kindergartens.

Radio Moldova Comrat journalist targeted online; media groups urge authorities to act

The Center for Independent Journalism (CJI) and eight other media organizations condemn the online harassment campaign against journalist Elena Celac from Radio Moldova Comrat and call on law enforcement agencies to sanction the perpetrators of the insults and verbal attacks. According to the joint statement, the journalist became the target of insults, offensive labels and unfounded accusations launched on social networks after a show in which the deputy of the People's Assembly from Comrat, Nicolai Dudoglo, left the studio in reaction to the moderator's request to support her claims with evidence.

Penitentiary No. 13 employee convicted for aiding inmate’s escape “out of pity”

A former officer at Penitentiary No. 13 in Chisinau has been convicted of supplying prohibited items to a female inmate, whom he assisted in escaping. According to the sentence issued by the Chisinau Court, he will serve three years of detention, with part of the sentence conditionally suspended. Additionally, he will be prohibited from working within the National Penitentiary Administration for four years.

Accident in Călărași: 19-year-old dies after motorcycle hits fence

A 19-year-old man lost his life in an accident that occurred on Sunday, October 19, in the village of Căbăiești, Călărași district. According to the press officer of the General Inspectorate of Police, Mariana Bețivu, he was driving a motorcycle without license plates and he did not have a driver's license.

Over 100 schools use catering services to feed students from gymnasium

More than a hundred schools in the country are required to hire catering services for their middle school students because they lack on-site canteens to prepare lunches. School directors report that the procedure is straightforward. Catering companies must adhere to guidelines set by authorities, ensuring that the meals provide a healthy and diverse diet, including fruits.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak gets honorary degree in Moldova

Steve Wozniak, one of the most influential innovators of the 20th century, received an honorary degree from the Technical University of Moldova (UTM) on Sunday, October 19.

Moldova heart surgery breakthrough: First-ever CRT and ICD implants

Doctors at Chișinău's "Holy Trinity" Municipal Clinical Hospital have performed the country's first-ever operations to implant a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) device and two Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs).

Frost warning: Yellow-level alert issued nationwide

Meteorologists have issued a Yellow-level frost warning nationwide. The warning is valid for 20–21 October, according to the national weather service.

Moldova-Romania troops start 'Joint Combined Training-2025'

Moldovan and Romanian troops are due to take part in the 'Joint Combined Exchange Training-2025' exercise, which is scheduled to take place at the National Army's training centres between 20 and 31 October.

Fatal mushroom poisoning warning after hospitalisations in Moldova

At least ten people have been hospitalised in Moldova since the start of autumn after eating wild mushrooms, prompting a nationwide warning from health officials.

EU-backed volunteer fire posts bolster safety across rural Moldova

Volunteer firefighters, increasing in number across Moldova, are always ready for a new mission, despite not being paid professionals.