Archbishop Marchel blocked from Jerusalem trip sparks controversy

Archbishop Marchel of Bălți and Fălești turned back from Chisinau Airport after missing his flight to Tel Aviv on the evening of April 17.

Understanding hemophilia: challenges and treatment in Moldova

Hemophilia, though a rare condition, does not condemn one to a life of hopelessness. In the Republic of Moldova, 52 children and 170 adults are currently under the care of specialized doctors.

Moldova pork: Repopulation after african swine fever cull

The two farms affected by African Swine Fever, where approximately 118,000 pigs were culled, will begin repopulation by importing piglets that could be slaughtered starting this autumn.

The Holy Light from Jerusalem will be brought to Chisinau by both Metropolitanates

The Holy Light from Jerusalem will arrive in the Republic of Moldova this year, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The Holy Fire will be brought by delegations of both Orthodox Metropolitanate in the country.

Food supplement scam busted in Chisinau: 4 call centers raided, 6 people arrested

Six people – three men and three women, aged between 24 and 49 – were arrested in a large-scale scheme to fraudulently promote unauthorized dietary supplements. The products, of uncertain origin, including some expired, were brought, in part, from Odessa, Ukraine.

Accident in Comrat: a pedestrian hit by a car with foreign license plates

A man died on the morning of April 17, after he was hit by a car at the intersection of Eliberării str. and Cotovschi str. in Comrat municipality.

The Republic of Moldova is the main target of Russia's "Pravda" network; expert warns of significant disinformation impact

The Republic of Moldova is the country most affected by Russian propaganda from the "Pravda" disinformation network, according to a recent report by the Disinformation Observatory. The data reveals that between December 2024 and March 2025, there were 11,250 pro-Kremlin articles published per million inhabitants. This volume is more than 18 times higher than that in Romania and 56 times higher than the average in Western European countries.

Two swine fever outbreaks confirmed in Moldova; ANSA steps up quarantine and surveillance measures

Two outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) were confirmed in the Republic of Moldova between April 3 and 15, 2025. One of the cases was detected in domestic pigs in the locality of Rădenii Vechi, Ungheni district, and the other – in nine wild boar bodies, in Lozova, Strașeni district.

Scholarships for pupils and students will be indexed by 4.6%

The Government approved a decision to increase several categories of scholarships for pupils and students by 4.6 percent. The Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, stated that this increase will apply to performance and special scholarships, as well as to study and merit scholarships for students in higher education. It will also benefit students in secondary vocational and technical education institutions, as well as those pursuing education in military and public order fields.

The Republic of Moldova may receive air defense systems, confirms Defense Minister amid talks with European partners

The Republic of Moldova will most likely receive air defense systems based on non-refundable aid, Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi said. According to the official, the process is in an advanced phase of discussions, and the final decision is expected in the coming days.

Group of priests blessed the Easter pastries of a producer from Chisinau

On the eve of Easter, the products from one of the largest bakery enterprises, which will reach Moldovans' holiday meals, were blessed. Easter cakes or panettone are just some of the delicacies that can be purchased in stores. According to bakery representatives, the prices of the products were increased.

Moldova approves 2025 Baccalaureate exam centres

The National Examination Commission has approved the list of 91 Baccalaureate centres for this year’s session, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Education and Research.