Nearly 250 patients with special needs received free dental care in 2025

For over a year and a half, individuals with special needs have been able to receive free dental treatment under general anesthesia. This service is available for both children and adults. Since the beginning of this year, nearly 250 patients have benefited from dental care provided in this way.

CEC proposes permanent postal voting to bridge gap with diaspora

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of Moldova has officially proposed the introduction of a dedicated "Mail-in Voting" chapter within the nation's Electoral Code.

Chisinau magistrate claims workload retaliation following return from maternity leave

Marina Rusu, a judge at the Chisinau Court (Centru headquarters) and mother of seven children, staged a formal protest at the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) on December 22.

Councilor Melnic claims legal retaliation by Mayor Ion Ceban

Ion Melnic, a councilor representing the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the Chisinau City Council, announced that Mayor Ion Ceban has initiated legal proceedings against him.

Ukraine reroutes freight through Moldova as Odessa route reopens

Ukrainian authorities announced on Sunday, December 21, that traffic on the Odessa-Reni route is now fully restored in both directions.

National Bank of Moldova reports decline in new savings

The volume of savings held in banks by Moldovans shrank by nearly 11 percent in November, totaling over 2.7 billion lei.

EU economic growth plan for Moldova moves to second stage

Moldovan authorities are preparing the second semi-annual progress report to unlock a new installment of the 1.9 billion euro European economic growth support package.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan threatens to dissolve CSM over judicial corruption claims

Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced on Sunday, December 21, at the Cotroceni Palace, that he will launch a referendum among the country's magistrates this January.

Victoria Belous explains the rise in Moldova real estate costs

The Moldovan real estate market has been primarily shaped by the war in Ukraine, with many Ukrainian citizens investing in local housing, according to Victoria Belous, Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance.

Reconnaissance drone discovered by hunter in Lerești, Romania

A drone equipped with a parachute was found crashed in a forest in Argeș county, Romania. The device was discovered on Sunday, December 21, by a man during an organized hunt in the Lerești commune.

Kremlin skeptical of peace deal changes after Florida diplomatic summit

American negotiators and Russian officials met in Florida on Saturday, December 20, to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine, a conflict that has reshaped global geopolitics since February 2022.

Ukraine shakes up military command following port attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to dismiss Dmytro Karpenko, the head of Air Command South, following a series of devastating Russian strikes on the Odessa region.