Moldova health experts urge lower salt intake to fight heart disease

Excessive salt consumption significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, Moldovan medical experts warned during a recent broadcast on Radio Moldova’s „Zi de Zi” program.

Socialists rally for traditional family values in Chisinau

The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) organized a large-scale "Family March" in Chisinau on Saturday. The public demonstration took place just one day before the scheduled annual LGBTQ+ community rally.

Unions protest Moldova tax overhaul shifting burden to employees

A major fiscal reform proposed by the Moldovan government has triggered a fierce standoff with trade unions. While the Ministry of Finance promises simulated investments and reduced tax evasion, unions warn the project will deepen poverty.

Chisinau offers legal concessions to farmers ahead of mass protest

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu held urgent talks with agricultural associations on Friday to defuse an upcoming wave of regional protests. The government offered legal concessions to ease the financial pressure on farmers, who are reeling from aggressive new fiscal reforms.

Cyber expert warns human element is weakest link in Moldova fraud

Sophisticated telephone and online scams are intensifying across Moldovan telecommunication networks. Andrei Pinzari, a risk management specialist at a leading mobile operator, warned that criminals increasingly weaponize emotional manipulation to extract illicit funds and confidential data from targeted victims.

Moldova targets illegal landfills with EU-standard waste overhaul

The Moldovan government is launching a comprehensive national overhaul of its waste management infrastructure. The strategic project introduces mandatory separate waste collection, the construction of regional treatment plants, and the complete elimination of unauthorized local dumps.

Moldova empowers ethnic communities through new policy framework

Moldova launched its new state strategy for social cohesion and interethnic dialogue on June 18, 2026. Developed by the Ministry of Education and Research alongside the Agency for Interethnic Relations, the DIALOG 2026–2028 Program establishes long-term national priorities.

Rescue teams from four countries inspect Chișinău Mine; new water pumping plan developed

The situation at the Chisinau Mine is critical. The water evacuation pumps inside the mine are unable to manage the accumulated water flow. During the international MODEX exercise held this week, rescue teams from Poland, Bulgaria, and Germany, along with their counterparts from the Republic of Moldova, assessed the area and created a new plan to pump out the excess water.

Alin Popescu will represent the country at three international Olympics this summer

A significant milestone for Moldova's education system. Alin Popescu, a graduate of a private lyceum, is the first student to represent the country at three different international Olympiads this summer.

One million lei in grants for active aging through digital training and crafts

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MMPS) awarded grant certificates to the eleven organisations that won the tenth edition of the National Small Grants Program focused on active and healthy ageing.

APP investigates Dumitru Vangheli’s appointment as MoldATSA head

The Public Property Agency (APP) has suspended Dumitru Vangheli, the director of State Enterprise "MoldATSA," from his position and initiated an investigation into the legality of the competition procedure for filling the role.

Transnistrian conflict origins and lessons: “A KGB project”

Over three decades after the Nistru War, the Transnistrian conflict remains a highly sensitive issue in the Republic of Moldova. The interpretation of the events leading to the establishment of the separatist region continues to spark debate.