Maia Sandu to Nicușor Dan after inauguration: "On our shared history, we build the future together"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, sent a congratulatory message to the newly inaugurated President of Romania, Nicușor Dan.

ADVERTORIAL // Maib announces the launch of the second edition of the “You drive IT” program

Maib team believes in the potential of every female student who aspires to change the world through technology. In this context, the leading banking institution in the Republic of Moldova announces the launch of the second edition of the "You Drive IT" program a scholarship initiative dedicated to female students from the Technical University of Moldova (UTM) in the fields of IT and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Emergency ID cards available starting May 26

The Public Services Agency informs that Moldovan citizens can apply for an emergency identity card starting today, May 26. This document is fee-associated, and the cost varies based on the processing time. The quickest option available is same-day issuance.

TRM hosts annual European public media journalists' meeting for the first time

"Teleradio-Moldova" company (TRM) will host the annual EBU News Contacts Meeting from May 26 to 28, 2025. This event marks the first time it has been held in the Republic of Moldova and will gather more than 100 journalists, editors, and editorial leaders from prestigious media institutions across Europe in Chisinau.

Eight new measles cases registered in Chisinau municipality

New cases of measles, a preventable infectious disease, were reported in Chisinau. Following laboratory tests, health officials confirmed five infections in children and three in adults. Vladimir Bolocan, the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, made this announcement during an operational meeting of the City Hall services.

Ion Munteanu, appointed judge at the Supreme Court of Justice of the Republic of Moldova

Ion Munteanu has been appointed a judge on the Supreme Court of Justice. Maia Sandu, the President of the Republic of Moldova, signed a decree to this effect.

Government allocates 3.2 billion lei for road rehabilitation and construction this year

This year, over 600 kilometres of local and regional roads will be constructed and modernised in the Republic of Moldova, said Prime Minister Dorin Recean during a press conference. The total budget allocated by the government for these projects is 3.2 billion lei. Of this amount, 2.7 billion lei will come from the Road Fund designated for regional roads, while an additional 500 million lei from the PLUS Budget will be used for local infrastructure improvements.

Former mayor of Băcioi and relative sentenced to prison for passive corruption

The former mayor of the Băcioi commune and a close relative who serves as a local councilor have each been sentenced to 8 years in prison for passive corruption by the Buiucani Court in Chișinău. The court also ordered that their preventive arrest be maintained until the final sentence, which was pronounced on May 23.

Lithuanian Prime Minister: "EU is the best choice - it is the path to development and democracy"

The European Union is the best choice for fostering development and democracy, as each member country contributes its best practices. This statement was made by Gintautas Paluckas, the Prime Minister of Lithuania, during the "Diplomatic Dimension" show on Moldova 1 TV. He made these comments in the context of the parliamentary elections scheduled in the Republic of Moldova this fall.

Azerbaijani poet awarded in Chisinau for translating Grigore Vieru's poetry

Literature serves as a bridge that fosters mutual understanding of cultural values. A testament to this is the recognition of Salim Babullaoglu, a prominent Azerbaijani writer, who was awarded in Chisinau for his translation of Grigore Vieru's verses. Readers in his home country are also familiar with other authors from Romanian culture, whose works he has translated as well.

Moldovan leadership condemns attacks on Ukraine: "We reaffirm our support for the Ukrainian people"

The leadership of the Republic of Moldova condemns the attacks by Russian forces on Ukraine last night and reaffirms its support for the Ukrainian people.

Gas tariffs will remain unchanged until acquisition costs are clarified, Energy Minister

Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu stated that tariffs for end consumers cannot be revised until all natural gas stocks are replenished and the future costs of purchasing methane are determined. These tariffs are based on a one-year forecast and are adjusted only when significant fluctuations in natural gas purchase prices occur.