180,000 tons of food wasted annually — experts offer tips to reduce waste

Moldovan citizens throw away approximately 180,000 tons of food products every year. This is while every fourth person in rural areas cannot afford to eat enough and suffers from hunger, according to data presented by economist Veaceslav Ioniță.

A cleaner river, a greener future: hundreds of people took part in the Bâc River cleanup

Hundreds of people took part in a clean-up of the Bâc River. They collected trash from the water and along the banks along the river, from plastic bottles and used tires to scrap metal. Through this action, organisers hope to make people more responsible for the environment.

Border Police: Cross-border traffic at Sculeni customs was streamlined

Cross-border traffic at the Sculeni Border Crossing Point was streamlined, with no major delays.

MFA after the tragic accident in Romania: Authorities are providing full consular support

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Republic of Moldova confirms that the citizens involved in the accident between a car and a train at Podu Iloaiei in Iași are Moldovan citizens. In this context, the authorities in Chișinău announce that the Consulate General of our country in Iași is in permanent contact with the Romanian authorities and with the relatives of the victims, offering all necessary consular assistance, including with regard to medical care and repatriation procedures.

Veronica Dragalin willing to take polygraph over vetting claims

Veronica Dragalin, former head of Moldova's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, has reiterated the allegations that she was asked for a list of prosecutors considered honest in order to pass the vetting process.

Early education enrollment in Moldova drops by nearly 2%

In 2024, the number of children enrolled in early education institutions in the Republic of Moldova declined by 1.9% (approximately 2,400 children) compared to the previous year, according to official statistics.

Moldovan lawmakers propose higher fines for neglecting children's care

Fines for parents who leave the country for over two months without ensuring proper care for their children could rise from the current 750 lei to 5,000 lei (from ~€40 to ~€250).

Messi leads Inter Miami to CONCACAF semifinals

The Argentinian superstar scored two goals for his club team, Inter Miami, that helped it qualify for the first time for the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the equivalent of the Champions League in Europe.

CFM restructures workforce to tackle financial crisis

Moldovan Railways (CFM) is undergoing a restructuring process aimed at reducing costs, which entails several unavoidable but unpopular measures.

Travel warning: Moldovans face border restrictions in Austria and Slovakia

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Austria advises Moldovan citizens who are currently in, passing through, or planning to travel to Austria and Slovakia that both countries have implemented temporary border movement restrictions due to confirmed outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease. As part of these measures, several border crossing points will be closed for a specific period.

Draft law: Public events threatening national security and public order may be banned

Public events that promote calls for military aggression, undermine national security or defame the country could be banned by law. The provisions are contained in a draft law worked out by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which is subject to public consultations.

Over 720 thousand families benefited from heating compensation during the cold season

Over 720 thousand families, home to over 1.5 million people, received compensation for heating expenses in the cold season November 2024 - March 2025. According to the report presented by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, the Government allocated a total of 2.69 billion lei for this support program.