Health risk: Authorities destroy massive batch of unsafe margarine

Over 10 tons of margarine, used for cake preparation, were destroyed by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) after analyses revealed it contained harmful substances.

New citizenship rules: Moldovan Embassy in Ukraine suspends acceptance of applications

The consular section of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Ukraine will suspend the processing of citizenship applications starting December 23.

Moldovan schools get new furniture bought by Romania

A lyceum and three gymnasiums in the Republic of Moldova will conclude the school year with newly furnished classrooms. The new furniture, which includes benches, student and teacher chairs, lockers, and blackboards, was provided by the Romanian government through the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova (DRRM).

Over 12,000 people suffer strokes yearly in Moldova

Each year, more than 12,000 people in the Republic of Moldova experience a stroke, according to data from the Ministry of Health. While the health system has made progress in stroke treatment in recent years, doctors emphasize the importance of controlling risk factors, which play a crucial role in prevention.

Moldova’s farmers demand VAT refund amid $208 million debt crisis

Farmers from southern Moldova, whose lands have been devastated by years of severe drought and who report being excluded from crucial credit programs, staged a protest in front of the Government on December 10.

New minimum wage set in Moldova amid EU directive push

Public sector employees in Moldova earning less than 6,300 Moldovan lei (MDL) per month will receive compensatory payments to bridge the gap, following a government decision on December 10. This measure comes as the national minimum wage is re-examined and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Over 35,000 Moldovan workers in Canada to gain pension access

Moldovan citizens who have worked legally in both the province of Quebec and across the entire territory of Canada will be able to receive pensions and social benefits under new bilateral agreements.

Moldova adopts major Deposit Return Scheme to boost recycling

Beverage containers in Moldova will no longer be discarded; instead, they will be collected and recycled through a modern Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Moldova: 27,000 students join anti-plagiarism campaign

Youth in the Republic of Moldova are promoting honesty. Dozens of students recently participated in a flashmob dedicated to upholding academic integrity and combating issues such as corruption, cheating, plagiarism prevention, and the inappropriate use of artificial intelligence (AI) in exams.

DW director urges EU regulations to protect news funding from AI

Moldova is on the frontline of information warfare, making it one of the countries most exposed to Russian propaganda, particularly online. This persistent stream of disinformation erodes the public's ability to distinguish fact from manipulation.

Two Moldovan citizens arrested for EU border human trafficking

A migrant smuggling network, which was transporting individuals from Afro-Asian countries towards Romania to facilitate their illegal entry into the European Union (EU), has been dismantled in Ungheni, a Moldovan city located on the border with the EU.

Fast-growing Moldova tourism eyes digitization and European integration

Employers' associations in Moldova are strongly encouraging the establishment of a National Tourism Platform, viewing it as a critical instrument for modernizing and accelerating the digitalization of the country's booming tourism industry.