Leova–Bumbata border point will operate continuously for flexibility

Great news for travelers: Starting Friday, August 15, the Leova–Bumbata border crossing point will operate continuously, allowing crossings at any time of day. The new schedule will start tomorrow at 8:00 AM, as announced by the Customs Service.

Chemotherapy treatments now available in district hospitals and in Balti

Starting Thursday, August 14, patients with cancer will no longer need to travel to Chisinau for chemotherapy treatments. These procedures will be available directly at district hospitals and the Balti Clinical Hospital, as announced by the Minister of Health, Ala Nemerenco.

Moldovan citizens advised to avoid travel to Spain, travel alert issued

Moldovan citizens who are planning to travel to or transit through Spain are advised to postpone their trips due to severe weather conditions impacting the entire country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Republic of Moldova has issued a travel alert for Spain.

Two men get years in prison for escape attempt from Penitentiary No. 15, Cricova

Two inmates, aged 24 and 27, who attempted to escape from Penitentiary No. 15 in Cricova, will face extended prison sentences. Both individuals, who were already serving sentences for murder and other crimes, were sentenced to an additional two years each for their escape attempt.

Dormition Fast, one of the year’s most important, started

Orthodox Christians in the Republic of Moldova entered the Fast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary today, August 14, which will last until August 28. It is one of the four great fasting periods in the Orthodox calendar and precedes the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, celebrated in the old style at the end of the month.

UTM Deputy-Rector warns: Deepfake attackers can clone your voice from just three seconds of video

Video or audio recordings that appear genuine but are actually fabricated with the help of artificial intelligence—commonly referred to as deepfakes—are increasingly encountered online. This technology is frequently exploited by scammers, especially in phone calls or voice messages, where they imitate real voices to solicit sensitive information such as credit card details or money transfers.

“I want to learn too” campaign readies school bags and supplies for hundreds of children

We all have the chance to help a child get ready for school. The "Concordia" Association has launched the "I want to learn too" campaign, aiming to provide 750 children with school bags and supplies.

USMF opens second admission round for medicine and pharmacy

Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) has admitted 1,146 candidates following this year's main admission round.

Moldova fights disinformation, blocks TikTok channels

Moldovan authorities have called for the blocking of 443 TikTok channels involved in spreading disinformation that impacts national security and social stability.

Moldova's digital health struggles and the push for EHR

Fewer than 10% of Moldovan citizens have access to their own digital medical data, which is seven times lower than the EU average, according to the Digital Decade 2030 program.

Concordia launches school supply drive for 750 children

A charity drive aiming to collect school bags and school supplies for 750 children from vulnerable families will take place on August 15 and 16 in several stores across Chișinău, Hâncești, and Bălți.

Controversial judge Mihail Diaconu found dead in Chișinău

Former judge Mihail Diaconu was found dead this morning, at approximately 7:30 a.m., under a bridge in the capital, with a gunshot wound to the head.