Regional hospitals under strain: Single pediatrician manages surge of 40 children in Soroca

Moldovan health authorities have reported a sharp rise in respiratory infections, with 1,500 new cases recorded in a single week. The surge has primarily affected children, leaving regional pediatric wards struggling to accommodate the influx of patients.

Police launch forensic probe after skeletal remains found at residential site

Construction work at a home in Coșnița, Dubăsari, came to a sudden halt yesterday after workers unearthed human remains. The discovery was reported to the local authorities on January 28.

Two Moldovan customs officials detained in widening border graft investigation

Two customs officers at the Giurgiulești border checkpoint are under criminal investigation for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes ranging from $50 to $500.

Moldova extends Yellow Warning as freezing weather forces schools online

Critical weather conditions continue to impact Moldova for the fourth consecutive day, with dense fog, black ice, and freezing rain paralyzing major transport routes.

Systemic resilience: Emergency Medicine Institute manages critical influx of weather-related injuries

The Emergency Medicine Institute (IMU) in Chisinau has faced its most rigorous operational test this winter, as freezing rain and glazed frost transformed the capital’s streets into a public health hazard.

Moldova secures national heritage via cloud-based e-Arhiva integration

The Government of Moldova approved the "e-Arhiva" information system framework during its session on January 28. This move marks a definitive transition from physical paper storage to a centralized digital infrastructure.

Health Ministry reforms Moldova’s transplant governance to expand life-saving access

The Government of Moldova approved a strategic expansion of authorized organ and tissue procurement centers on January 28. This move aims to decentralize the transplant system and ensure wider nationwide access for patients on waiting lists.

Investing in the future: Moldova increases per-student funding for Transnistrian youth

Moldova has expanded its academic support for youth from the Transnistrian region. In 2025, a total of 856 students were integrated into state-funded programs on the right bank of the Dniester.

Government mobilizes massive response to severe freezing rain crisis across Moldova

More than 15,000 households across 100 localities lost electricity on Wednesday morning as a severe ice storm swept through Moldova. Government authorities confirmed that emergency teams are working around the clock to restore power and maintain public safety.

Emergency crews ensure medical access as ice grips Moldovan highways

General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) officers completed 92 high-priority missions over the last 24 hours to counteract the effects of severe black ice across Moldova.

Moldova cuts rail fuel waste by 14 tons following launch of US-funded surveillance center

The Republic of Moldova has taken a decisive step in fortifying its critical infrastructure with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Monitoring and Surveillance Center for the state railway operator, Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM). Funded by the United States Government through the Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program, this facility marks a milestone in the U.S.–Moldova Joint Action Plan.

Prime Minister Munteanu declares national solidarity amid disruptive winter storms

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has announced emergency measures across Moldova as the country grapples with severe winter weather and hazardous road conditions.