Swimming pools become a summer escape for Moldovans

Temperatures exceeding 30 degrees prompted many to leave the city for a day at the pool. In a recreation area near Chisinau, sun loungers were occupied from early in the day.

EcoVoucher launches a new session for over 820 families to replace old appliances

A new session of the "EcoVoucher" Program will run from July 18 to August 2. During this session, approximately 825 families will receive support to replace old household appliances with energy-efficient equipment.

Stroke is increasingly affecting young people despite faster treatment and lower mortality

Stroke remains a significant public health issue in the Republic of Moldova, affecting thousands of individuals each year. While the healthcare system has enhanced its ability to respond by establishing a network of specialized centers, doctors emphasize that quickly recognizing symptoms and promptly calling the 112 emergency service can be crucial. This swift action can mean the difference between life and disability, or even death.

Moldova hospital performs country's first hemoadsorption procedure

Doctors at the Gheorghe Paladi Municipal Clinical Hospital in Chisinau have performed the first hemoadsorption procedure in the Republic of Moldova.

Dniester River flow maintained as Moldova and Ukraine face drought

Moldova and Ukraine have agreed to maintain the current water release rate of the Dniester River to safeguard regional supplies and secure drinking water for Chisinau.

Moldova TRM leadership vote postponed over security concerns

The final interview stage was scheduled for Friday, July 17, featuring four shortlisted candidates: Dorin Scobioală, Ecaterina Cheptănaru, Sergiu Sandulescu, and Andrei Zapșa. The board voted 5-2 to delay the process just hours before the sessions were set to begin. Intelligence agency cites hybrid threats SIS Director Alexandru Musteața cited pressing national security concerns, highlighting escalating hybrid warfare, foreign interference, and targeted disinformation campaigns aimed at Moldova’s information space. Given TRM's strategic role in national information security, SIS proposed establishing a mandatory screening process before candidates proceed in the competition. Applicants must now complete a specialized security questionnaire, and refusal to comply will result in automatic disqualification. SIS has up to 30 days to complete the background checks. Following the submission of results, the Supervisory Board will reconvene within two to three days to set a new interview date.

Transnistria releases two Moldovan political prisoners

Political prisoners Evghenii Pancioha and Emilian Ceban have been released after years of unlawful detention in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria, human rights group Promo-LEX announced.

Nearly 20% of Moldovans face depression as stigma blocks care

Nearly 20% of Moldovans struggle with depression, according to a national study, even as antidepressant consumption continues to rise across the country.

Japan donates advanced CPR training manikins to Moldova

Moldova’s National Centre for Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Assistance has received six state-of-the-art cardiopulmonary resuscitation manikins donated by the Government of Japan.

Moldovan senior defrauded of €740k in fake real estate scheme

According to investigators, the fraudulent scheme unfolded between 2023 and 2025. Scheme built on forged documents Law enforcement officers report that the suspect gained the victim's trust by presenting forged contracts and official-looking paperwork. Over two years, he persuaded the elderly man to hand over the funds in multiple cash installments before appropriating the entire amount. Police recently searched the suspect's residence and vehicle, seizing key evidence to be examined as part of the criminal case. Facing up to 15 years in prison Authorities have placed the 51-year-old man in custody under a 72-hour provisional detention order. If convicted of grand fraud, the suspect faces between 8 and 15 years in prison under Moldovan law. Translation by Iurie Tataru

Moldova fuel prices hit new high as diesel surges

Fuel prices in Moldova are set to increase again starting Friday, July 17. Drivers will face higher costs for both petrol and diesel, marking the sharpest single-day rise for diesel this month.

Chișinău councillor Ion Onța placed under house arrest in fraud case

Chișinău Municipal Councillor Ion Onța from the National Alternative Movement (MAN) party has been placed under house arrest for 30 days following allegations of real estate fraud.