Chemotherapy for cancer is available at Bălți Clinical hospital

Starting Monday, October 12, cancer patients in northern Moldova can receive chemotherapy at the Bălți Clinical Hospital. According to the Ministry of Health, the new service brings treatment closer to home, sparing patients the need to travel to Chișinău.

Experts outline risks of AI and public opinion manipulation

From social media to official podiums, politicians are increasingly turning to AI to draft speeches and public messages. An investigation published by The Economist revisits the dilemma of authenticity in politics, warning that while AI saves time, the absence of a human filter and rigorous verification risks seriously undermining the credibility of public leaders.

Chișinău City Day: Traffic halted, routes diverted

Public transport in Chișinău will operate on a special schedule on October 14, and several trolleybus and bus routes will be rerouted. Traffic will be suspended on certain sections of Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt blvd. and Maria Cebotari str., Chișinău City Hall announced.

Moldova won three medals at the 2026 International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Republic of Moldova won one silver medal and two bronze medals at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026), held in Hanoi, Vietnam. According to the Astronomy and Astrophysics Association of Moldova, this achievement reflects extensive preparation, perseverance, and the entire team's personal dedication.

Moldova taxi firms turn to foreign drivers to fill staffing gaps

Taxi companies in Chisinau are hiring foreign nationals, including Ukrainians and Uzbeks, as drivers seek immediate income and employers look for reliable staff amid labour shortages.

Moldova PM calls 14C heating remark a poor choice

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has criticised a minister’s remarks about living in 14C homes, arguing that outdated district heating systems prevent many households from controlling their energy consumption.

Urban heat traps Chisinau as climate change drives temperatures up

Chisinau faces intensifying summer heatwaves as the capital's average temperature climbed by 1.2 degrees Celsius, driven by rapid urban development and wider regional climate shifts.

Doctor outlines severe thrombosis risks and key prevention steps

Cardiologist Natalia Sumarga warned of the severe dangers of blood clots during a Radio Moldova interview, urging citizens to recognize risk factors and maintain cardiovascular health through regular physical mobility.

Moldovan authorities boost funding to counter mental illness

Nearly one in five Moldovan adults reports depression symptoms, yet fewer than two percent seek clinical assistance, public health officials revealed on World Mental Health Day.

Soviet-era records leave Moldovan centenarian tally in limbo

Moldova’s civil registry lists 1,119 citizens aged over 100, but authorities have confirmed only 32 are actually alive and collecting state pensions, officials said.

Critical water deficit prompts red alert across Moldova

Moldova issued widespread hydrological warnings on Friday as severe drought depleted key rivers, prompting authorities to urge emergency water conservation across households and commercial sectors as flows dropped to historic lows.

Migration leaves northern Moldovan village facing desertion

Rural depopulation is hollowing out Moldovan villages, leaving communities like Cuzmenii Vechi with roughly 200 residents as younger generations migrate abroad or relocate to better-connected urban centers.