Constitutional supremacy at stake as Chișinău seeks to overhaul Gagauzia’s special status

The Republic of Moldova is preparing to amend the law governing the special status of the Gagauzia autonomous region. This move comes as national authorities seek to resolve a legal stalemate that has paralyzed regional elections for months.

From stigma to science: Managing epilepsy in Moldova

Approximately 60,000 people in Moldova live with epilepsy, a chronic neurological condition that remains shrouded in social misconception despite significant medical progress. On March 26, the country joined the global community in marking "Purple Day" to increase awareness and support for those affected.

Students skipped classes for a day to plant seedlings for a greener future

Students from the National Institute of Justice skipped classes for a day and went to the field to help reforest the country. On a plot of land near the village of Pervomaisc, in Căușeni district, they planted over 3,300 acacia saplings on an area of approximately 1.2 hectares. The future prosecutors and judges say that, beyond their chosen profession, they also want to help protect the environment, and the planted trees could start bearing fruit in the coming years.

Urban paralysis: The legislative deadlock over Chisinau’s abandoned fleet

Abandoned vehicles with rusted chassis and flat tires have become a permanent fixture in Chisinau’s courtyards. These derelict cars occupy critical parking spaces for years, prompting residents to demand immediate removal by municipal authorities.

Urban renewal underway: Chisinau tackles winter debris amid logistical challenges

The Chisinau municipal authorities launched a wide-scale spring cleaning campaign today in the Botanica district. The initiative aims to clear the capital’s streets of sand, dust, and abrasive grit accumulated during the winter season.

Infrastructure decay leaves Chisinau neighborhoods struggling with severe potholes

Residential courtyards across Chisinau have become nearly impassable following the winter season, leaving residents struggling with deep potholes and uneven terrain. While municipal crews have begun work on main arterial roads, inner-city residential access points remain neglected, sparking widespread frustration.

Robotics Championship in Chișinău: 250 students test their ingenuity

A total of 250 technology-savvy students tested their creativity and skills in the "FIRST Tech Challenge" championship. The participants built and programmed robots that could sort and propel balls. Organized into teams, these teenagers not only designed the robots but also managed budgets, sought sponsorships, and divided responsibilities, much like in a startup environment.

Kidnapped Ukrainian girl reunited with her mother after four months of international search

A three-year-old girl, who was wanted internationally by Interpol, was found in Cahul by officers from the Sud Regional Directorate of the General Inspectorate for Migration. The child had been taken by her father in October 2025 due to a family conflict and was illegally removed from Ukraine.

Infrastructure gaps and procurement hurdles stall life-saving cancer care in Moldova

Approximately 148 cancer patients in the Republic of Moldova are currently trapped on waiting lists, facing delays of up to five weeks for life-saving radiotherapy. The crisis stems from a severe infrastructure deficit, with only three functional linear accelerators available at the Chisinau Oncology Institute.

Systemic resilience: Emergency Medicine Institute manages critical influx of weather-related injuries

The Emergency Medicine Institute (IMU) in Chisinau has faced its most rigorous operational test this winter, as freezing rain and glazed frost transformed the capital’s streets into a public health hazard.

Modernizing cancer care: Moldova eyes CAR-T therapy and surgical upgrades

The Oncology Institute in Chisinau is set to introduce advanced leukemia treatments and bone marrow transplants. This development follows a strategic exchange with Israeli experts focused on life-saving technologies for severe lymphatic cancers.

Chisinau allocates €255,000 to save the historic 184-year-old Triumphal Arch

Moldovan authorities have announced an extensive restoration project for the Triumphal Arch in central Chisinau, allocating €255,000 (approx. 5 million MDL) to repair the structural damage accumulated over decades.