"Help at the meter" program, again used by scammers. Ministry of Social Protection: "Be alert!"

A new scam associated with the government's "Help at the Meter" program was revealed by authorities. This time, the scammers created an unauthorized web platform through which citizens were indirectly tricked into filling in their personal details. Once completed, the personal data were processed, and the financial means - stolen.

The Republic of Moldova borrows 200 million euros for the expansion and rehabilitation of forests

The Republic of Moldova signed a loan agreement with the European Investment Bank in the amount of 200 million euros, money that will be used for the expansion and rehabilitation of forests. According to the Ministry of the Environment, the new forest areas will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 12 million tons over the next 30 years.

Traffic restrictions in Chisinau: 65 official delegations, expected at the Ministerial Conference of the Moldova Partnership Platform

People's access to certain public places in Chisinau will be temporarily limited on Tuesday, September 17. According to a press release from Chisinau City Hall, the measure is imposed by the police, in the context of the 5th edition of the Ministerial Conference of the Moldova Partnership Platform.

SIS excluded four people from the list of those associated with Plahotniuc, Andronachi and Șor

Four people and three companies were excluded from the list of people regarding whom there is evidence, documented information that they are associated with Vladimir Plahotniuc, Vladimir Andronachi and Ilan Șor, persons subject to international sanctions. An order to this effect was issued by the Intelligence and Security Service on September 10, writes RISE Moldova.

Failed attempt: a teenager and eight Ukrainian men tried to illegally cross the border with the Republic of Moldova

In the Odesa region, a 16-year-old boy and eight men were intercepted by the Ukrainian Border Guard Service while trying to illegally cross the border into the Transnistrian region through corn fields.

A solid household waste recycling center will be built in Chisinau

A solid household waste recycling center will be built in Chisinau. For its construction, the state allocates a 15-hectare plot of land, located near Uzinelor str.

Woman from Ukraine, convicted for bribing a policeman

A citizen of Ukraine gets 4 years of suspended sentence, announces the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Moldova. She was found guilty of bribing a police officer from the Botanica Police Inspectorate. It happened in May 2024, when the woman was detained by CNA officers, after she was reported by the head of the Botanica Police Inspectorate.

Massive fire at a warehouse in Balti: 900 square meters, destroyed by flames

A devastating fire broke out last night at a warehouse located on Mihail Sadoveanu str. in Balti municipality. The call to Service 112 was registered at 01:25. Several fire crews were sent to the scene, informs the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU).

Government approves a 200-million-euro contract with the EIB for forest development

The Chisinau government approved the signing of a financing contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB), in the amount of 200 million euros, for the implementation of the Forest Development Program Project in the Republic of Moldova.

The number of COVID-19 cases, down by almost 23% in the last week

The number of COVID-19 cases is decreasing at the national level, the National Public Health Agency (ANSP) announces. Between September 2-8, 1542 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection were reported, including 273 cases in the Transnistrian region.

Orthodox Christians observe the beheading of Saint John the Baptist, day of fasting and prayer

September 11 is a day of fasting and praying for Orthodox Christians who observe the Beheading of the Holy Prophet and Forerunner John the Baptist.

14-year-old boy, transported by SMURD helicopter from Chisinau to Bucharest

A 14-year-old boy from the Republic of Moldova was transported this morning by a SMURD helicopter from Chisinau to Bucharest.