Moldovans killed in Hungary accident; Maia Sandu sends condolences

Two vehicles with Moldovan license plates were involved in two tragic accidents on the M1 highway near the city of Győr, Hungary, on the morning of June 12. Eight foreigners lost their lives in the two successive accidents, according to reports from 24.hu.

“DAR 1+3”: Government, diaspora and city halls invest in development

The Government of the Republic of Moldova has allocated 10 million lei this year to fund 33 local development projects through the "Diaspora Home Succeeds DAR 1+3" program. The selected initiatives focus on modernizing infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, protecting the environment, enhancing education and culture, and providing social protection. The value of state grants for these projects ranges from 200,000 to 348,000 lei.

Restricted access in Chisinau center and airport during Romania’s interim PM visit

Access to certain public places in Chișinău will be temporarily restricted from 12:00 PM on June 13 to 9:00 PM on June 14. These restrictions are due to the official visit of the interim Prime Minister of Romania, Ilie Bolojan, to the Republic of Moldova. The affected areas will primarily be in the city center and along the traffic routes connecting to Chișinău International Airport. This measure was ordered by the police to ensure the smooth conduct of official travel.

Chisinau: Albișoara Str. closed temporarily for Duathlon competition

Road traffic will be halted on Saturday, June 13, on Albișoara Str. in Chișinău. According to the Chișinău City Hall, these traffic restrictions have been put in place due to the sports event "Duathlon," organized by the relevant sports federations in the Republic of Moldova.

World Day Against Child Labour highlights Moldova's rural risks

On June 12, the global community marks the World Day Against Child Labour, shedding light on an ongoing crisis that compromises the future of millions of minors. According to joint data from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF, approximately 138 million children aged 5 to 17 were engaged in labor in 2024. Among them, nearly 54 million performed hazardous work that directly threatened their health and development.

Moldova parliament urges proactive flood defense ahead of heavy rains

The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued orange and yellow weather alerts for atmospheric instability across Moldova. The warnings remain active from Thursday afternoon through Friday evening, signaling widespread torrential rains and severe electrical storms.

EIB and EU invest €50m to modernize 20 Moldovan model schools

The Moldovan Government approved the signing of a €50 million (approx. 980 million MDL) financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on June 11 to launch the "Rehabilitation and Modernization of Moldovan Schools" project.

Over 18,000 Moldovan students take major graduation tests

Around 18,500 candidates across Moldova advanced to the core phase of their national graduation exams on Friday, testing in profile-specific subjects including mathematics, history, arts, and sports.

Moldovan police smash phone fraud ring targeting bank depositors

Moldovan authorities have dismantled an organized criminal network specializing in bank impersonation scams, following operations in Chisinau and Balti. Five suspects, including four members of a single ring detained by special forces, are in custody for extracting over €50,000 from targeted citizens.

Emergency services rescue man at Stefan Voda Hospital

Moldovan emergency services rescued a 63-year-old man on June 10 after he became trapped on the exterior of a medical facility. The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) deployed teams to the scene immediately.

Wildlife experts and IGSU address snake sightings in Moldova

Moldovan public health and emergency authorities have urged citizens to remain calm and avoid direct contact with reptiles following a seasonal increase in snake activity. Out of the eight snake species native to Moldova, only two are venomous, and encounters remain highly infrequent.

Neglected infrastructure exacerbates Moldova flash flood threat

The risk of new floods in the Republic of Moldova remains critical. State water agency Apele Moldovei warned that heavy forecast rainfall combined with severely degraded dams threatens nationwide safety.