Local producers block roads in Telenești to protest cheap imports and market barriers

Moldovan police have issued a high-priority travel warning for the Negureni–Telenești highway on January 6.

Government increases medical allowances to €12,750 amid staffing crisis

Moldova is struggling to fill medical vacancies in its rural districts as medical school graduates increasingly bypass positions outside the capital.

Energy efficiency initiative targets large families and vulnerable households in 2026

The Moldovan government will continue its flagship EcoVoucher program in 2026 with a confirmed budget of €2.04 million (approx. 40 million MDL).

Sibling bonds and special needs: The hurdles facing Chisinau’s adoption drive

Chisinau municipal authorities have identified 85 children eligible for adoption at the start of 2026.

New digital health updates in Moldova simplify access to reimbursed medicines

The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has upgraded Moldova's digital e-prescription system with 14 new functionalities.

Coffee culture shift: Moldovans ditch instant coffee despite 30% price hike

Moldova’s coffee market is undergoing a significant transformation, with annual consumption per adult expected to exceed 200 cups in 2026.

National public broadcaster captures record market share during holiday celebrations

Moldova’s national public broadcaster, Moldova 1, secured the top television ratings during New Year’s Eve, outperforming its closest competitor by nearly 4%.

One in four Moldovans are retirees: New 2025 data reveals pension strain

Retirees now account for nearly 28% of Moldova’s total population, according to year-end 2025 data from the National Social Insurance House (CNAS).

Moldova welcomes Russian anti-war artists as Bi-2 associates gain citizenship

Pro-European President Maia Sandu signed a decree on New Year’s Eve 2025 granting Moldovan citizenship to eight Russian nationals.

Moldova expands healthcare access: New drugs for rare diseases and increased surgery funding

The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) allocated over 1.2 billion MDL (approx. €61.2 million) in 2025 to support the continuous treatment of patients through subsidized medicines and medical devices.

Moldova sets 2026 health insurance fees: 80% discounts available for early payers

The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has officially opened the payment window for the 2026 mandatory medical insurance.

Architects of unity: how science is erasing borders between Romania and Moldova

The identity of the people on both banks of the Prut River is Romanian, and their culture is identical.