Moldova: Sandu calls for lawyers to face integrity vetting

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu has called for lawyers to undergo integrity vetting, similar to the process already implemented for judges and prosecutors.

Tomahawk missiles: Trump rejects Zelensky's request for long-range weapons

The US will not provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, despite President Zelensky's visit to Washington to secure them.

Flu shots prioritized for the elderly and chronically ill

Health authorities started a national flu vaccination campaign, distributing 240,000 vaccine doses to health institutions across the country. Immunization is particularly recommended for at-risk groups, including the elderly, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic conditions. Specialists emphasize that vaccination is the safest and most effective way to prevent complications associated with the flu.

Dodon: Socialists will not back Alexandru Munteanu’s PAS-nominated government

The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), which has representation in the new Parliament as part of the "Patriotic" Bloc (BEP), has declared that it will not support a government led by Alexandru Munteanu, the candidate proposed for prime minister by the Action and Solidarity Party. This announcement was made on Friday, October 17, by PSRM leader Igor Dodon via social media.

ANALYSIS | Electoral disinformation must be tackled through a long-term strategy, not only during election campaigns

Experts emphasize that the Republic of Moldova requires a sustainable and cohesive strategy to effectively combat electoral disinformation, stating that manipulation of information continues even after the polls close. An analytical note published by the Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE) reveals that attacks on the information landscape are ongoing and becoming increasingly sophisticated. To safeguard the democratic process and maintain citizens' trust, collaboration among the state, public institutions, and online platforms must improve.

Hâncești district installs a modern automatic weather station

A new automatic weather station was inaugurated in the Hâncești district. It will provide real-time weather data, which will help farmers plan their work more efficiently and reduce losses caused by drought, frost, or floods. This investment aims to enhance the resilience of local agriculture in the face of climate change.

From counter to screen: ANSA fully digitalizes public services

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is launching nine more digital services for legal entities. The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Electronic Governance Agency (AGE), with the new services available on the EVO, servicii.gov.md and MCabinet.gov.md platforms.

Vadim Ceban announces the volumes of gas that Moldovagaz will deliver daily to the Transnistrian region: “They are sufficient.”

The Moldovagaz company delivered 3.3 million cubic meters of gas to the Transnistrian region on Friday, October 17, and the volumes, which will decrease in the coming days, "are sufficient", assures Vadim Ceban, the interim president of Moldovagaz, the company responsible for supplying gas to the left bank of the Nistru.

Italy will recognize Moldovan driver’s licenses starting November 8

The Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development will open an office in Chișinău to support the implementation of development programs in the Republic of Moldova. This was announced by the new Ambassador of Italy to Chișinău, Giuseppe Maria Perricone, during his meeting on Friday, October 17, with Acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi.

Residents of Leova and Călinești elect new mayors and councilors

Residents of six communes, villages, and cities in the Republic of Moldova will vote on November 16 to elect their mayors. In two of these locations, which have participated in the voluntary amalgamation process, residents will also elect local councilors.

One in three breast cancer cases detected late in Moldova

The number of breast cancer cases, which is the most common type of cancer among women in the Republic of Moldova, is on the rise. One-third of these cases are diagnosed at advanced stages of the disease, when treatments are often ineffective.

Alexandru Cazacu, guitarist of the legendary band "Noroc", died

Renowned musician Alexandru Cazacu, the guitarist of the band "Noroc" and a People's Artist, has passed away. As a member of one of the most emblematic bands in the Republic of Moldova's light music scene, Alexandru Cazacu significantly influenced an entire era in the history of local music with his exceptional talent.