Two Ukrainian border guards detained on the Nistru this week

Two other Ukrainian border guards were detained by the Border Police of the Republic of Moldova following an incident that occurred on Saturday, October 17, near the village of Vasilcău, Soroca district. According to preliminary information, the two were on duty and attempting to apprehend a Ukrainian citizen on the Nistru, near the Moldovan bank. The man has requested asylum in the Republic of Moldova, and authorities will process his application in accordance with legal procedures.

Recent rains fail to end Dniester River crisis, experts say

Recent rainfall across Moldova provided only temporary relief for the depleted Dniester River, failing to resolve a broader hydrological crisis threatening municipal water supplies, environmental authorities and independent specialists warned.

Injured Ukrainian swimmer transferred to Moldovan asylum center

Moldovan authorities transferred an injured Ukrainian psychologist to an asylum center on Monday after he was reportedly assaulted by Ukrainian border guards while swimming across the Dniester River.

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Romania felt across Moldova

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck eastern Romania on Monday morning at 11:52 AM, sending noticeable tremors across the Republic of Moldova and shaking buildings in the capital Chișinău.

Moldova warns of phishing campaign targeting state agencies

Moldovan cyber authorities issued an urgent warning to government institutions, businesses, and public servants following a widespread spear-phishing campaign designed to siphon credentials and deploy malicious scripts.

Moldovan doctors warn of rising arthritis and joint disease

Rheumatologists in Moldova are sounding the alarm over rising cases of musculoskeletal disorders, warning that degenerative and autoimmune joint diseases represent a major public health challenge that threatens long-term mobility.

Chișinău restocks city lakes with 1.5 tons of fish

Chișinău municipal authorities began restocking urban lakes on Sunday, releasing several hundred kilograms of juvenile fish into the lake at La Izvor Park in the capital's Buiucani district.

Moldova issues nationwide yellow alert for heavy rainfall

Moldova’s weather authorities issued a nationwide yellow warning on Sunday, forecasting heavy rainfall across the country with accumulations reaching up to 49 liters per square meter.

Moldovan inspectors uncover illegal logging across three regions

Environmental inspectors uncovered widespread illegal logging across three Moldovan districts, documenting over 170 unlawfully felled trees and environmental damages exceeding €2,970 (approx. 58,000 MDL), authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Moldova to draft up to 1,200 recruits into army

Moldova plans to draft up to 1,200 young men into the National Army for mandatory military service between October 2026 and January 2027, according to a draft government decree.

Moldova revamps funding rules for cancer and rare disease drugs

Moldova will overhaul how state funds cover innovative healthcare treatments, introducing a rigorous assessment framework to evaluate clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness before paying for expensive medicines from the public budget.

A drone crashed in Otaci; police confirmed it had no explosives

A drone landed in the garden of a resident in Otaci, Ocnița District. Police were alerted to the discovery on Saturday, October 17, at around 3:40 p.m. No injuries or material damage were reported.