Government faces strike threat: Moldovan transport sector in turmoil

A brewing conflict between the Moldovan government and transport operators threatens to disrupt the country's transportation network.

Uncertainty looms over Ukraine's EU path as Orbán holds keys

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto on Ukraine's European Union membership application is facing intensifying pressure from European leaders, following a recent unsuccessful dinner meeting hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Moldova's Sandu honoured for Pro-European Leadership

Moldovan President Maia Sandu received the "Mihnea Constantinescu - Leadership based on values" award at the 13th Aspen Leadership Awards Gala, held last Friday.

Strike threat over proposed hospital merger in Chisinau

Employees of the Dermatology and Communicable Diseases Hospital (SDMC) in Chisinau, Moldova, are threatening to strike over the Ministry of Health's proposed merger of their institution with the Toma Ciorbă Infectious Diseases Clinic Hospital.

Promo-LEX Association launched a petition for the release of Victor Plešcanov, illegally detained on the left side of the Nistru for hoisting the Ukrainian flag

In the context of the International Human Rights Day, the Promo-LEX Association launched the petition for the immediate and unconditional release of Victor Pleșcanov from the illegal detention on the left bank of the Nistru. Pleshkanov was convicted last year in the Transnistrian region for flying the Ukrainian flag and condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Wines from the Republic of Moldova won gold and silver medals at an international competition held in Francea

Moldovan sparkling wines won five gold medals and seven silver medals at the 21st edition of the international competition for the best sparkling wines in the world, Effervescents du Monde 2023, reads the official page of the competition.

Coșcalia tragedy: Cause of death unknown, investigation ongoing

The cause of death for the couple found in their car after the blizzard of November 26-27 in Coșcalia remains unknown. Authorities are currently investigating whether carbon monoxide poisoning or the harsh cold led to their deaths.

Fake school threats spark police action in Moldova

Moldovan authorities have called for calm after alarming messages targeting educational institutions in the capital surfaced on an anonymous Telegram channel. The Police have condemned the act as a "hybrid attack" designed to incite fear and confusion among citizens.

Snowfall prompts travel caution in south Moldova

Amidst snowfall in southern Moldova, police urge drivers to prioritise caution and only travel if absolutely necessary.

Man arrested for blackmailing student with nude video

A 33-year-old man was apprehended on Thursday for blackmailing a 19-year-old student from Chisinau with a compromising video.

Farmers resume protest in Chisinau

Farmers in Moldova will resume their protest in Chisinau's Great National Assembly Square on Thursday, starting at 10:30 a.m., according to representatives of the Farmers' Force Association.

Strategic control item found in passenger luggage

Moldovan Customs officials at Chișinău International Airport intercepted a 27-year-old Moldovan national attempting to smuggle a surveillance camera into the country, the Customs Service announced today.