120,000 flu vaccine doses have arrived in Moldova. Who is prioritized for immunization?

The first 120,000 doses of influenza vaccine—out of a total of 240,000 doses procured for the 2026–2027 cold season—have arrived in the Republic of Moldova. The shipment has been stored at the National Vaccine Depot of the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) and is set to be distributed to public health centers for the immunization of individuals at high risk of illness.

A 17th-century monument in Vadul-Rașcov saved by European funds

The bell tower in Vadul-Rașcov, Șoldănești District, which dates back to the 17th century, was restored and is set to be inaugurated at the end of this week.

Expert about electronic waste: "We must recycle more"

Electrical and electronic waste—ranging from phones and headphones to old refrigerators and televisions—must be collected separately and sent for recycling, warns environmental expert Ruslan Nercaș. He points out that batteries from small appliances pose a particular risk, as they can contain hazardous substances and cause fires.

Moldovans cling to neutrality despite stark defense deficits

Most Moldovans view constitutional neutrality as their primary security shield, a new poll showed Wednesday, even as an overwhelming majority acknowledges the country cannot withstand foreign aggression.

Moldova unveils free national digital repository for education

Moldova's Ministry of Education launched on Tuesday a national digital repository offering open access to more than 20,000 educational resources, designed to modernize schooling across the country without requiring user registration.

Chisinau faces water supply overhaul amid historic river drop

Moldova must overhaul its capital’s aging water infrastructure immediately, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder warned, as plummeting flows along the Dniester River threaten drinking supplies for Chisinau amid an intensifying regional drought.

Nearly 70% of Moldovans say workplace rights are respected, poll shows

Public recognition of labor rights in Moldova surged 3.5-fold over the last decade, with nearly 70% of citizens reporting their workplace protections are upheld, a national perception study revealed.

Chisinau to convene 47 education ministers for EHEA summit

Ministers of education and delegates from 47 member states will convene in Chisinau on May 27, 2027, for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the European Higher Education Area and the Global Policy Forum.

Doctors warn untreated childhood anemia damages development

Anemia affects four in ten children worldwide, requiring clinical intervention through iron supplementation and targeted dietary adjustments in 80% of cases to prevent severe developmental harm, medical specialists warned.

Chisinau engineer develops plastic-free packaging from crop residue

Chisinau inventor Olga Fiodorov has patented an innovative biodegradable packaging material derived entirely from agricultural by-products, offering an eco-friendly food contact alternative to single-use plastics across the Republic of Moldova.

Chisinau to phase out onboard transit conductors by 2027

Chisinau municipal authorities approved a framework on Tuesday to introduce electronic ticketing across public transit, launching a €7.5 million modernization drive that will phase out over 1,100 onboard conductors.

Moldovan mayors push to scrap costly district councils

A Moldovan government plan to replace the nation’s 32 districts with three administrative regions has split public opinion, sparking intense debate over public service access and bureaucratic efficiency.