84% of Moldovans are medically insured, with coverage increasing

More than 84% of Moldovan citizens currently hold compulsory health insurance policies. Being insured ensures free access to a wide range of services, including expensive consultations, tests, and compensated treatments. In contrast, uninsured individuals have access only to a minimal package of services and must cover the full cost of complex medical interventions.

"Any sacrifice is worth saving lives." Moldovan firefighters depart for Greece

A group of twenty-four firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergencies has set off for Greece to help extinguish wildfires in the Thessaloniki region. They are traveling with seven specialized vehicles to support their efforts in the Hellenic Republic, which has encountered some of the most devastating wildfires in recent decades. These fires have become more frequent and severe due to extreme temperatures and climate change.

France marks Bastille Day As military parade signals unity

France celebrated its National Day on July 14 with a grand military parade along the Champs-Élysées, highlighting the theme of "Europe's strategic reawakening."

Russian drone crash in Moldova triggers calls for air defense boost

A Russian Geran-2 strike drone carrying a 40-kilogram high-explosive warhead crashed on July 13 near a residential area in Copanca village, Causeni district.

Moldova Church calls for dialogue after Bessarabia leadership shift

The Moldovan Orthodox Church, which operates under the Moscow Patriarchate, has signaled a desire to mend ties with the rival Metropolis of Bessarabia, subordinate to the Romanian Orthodox Church.

Moldova detonates fallen Russian drone near residential area

A fallen Russian Geran-2 drone carrying 40 kilograms of explosives could have flattened a residential house or destroyed up to three floors of an apartment building had it exploded in the village of Copanca, security experts warned.

Moldovan crews launch 4th annual deployment to fight Greek wildfires

A team of 24 firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) will deploy to Greece on July 14. They will assist Greek authorities in combating severe forest fires across the country.

Criminalizing medical errors harms doctors and patients in Moldova

Moldova’s lack of a modern medical malpractice framework harms both patients and healthcare workers, according to medical management expert Rodica Rusu-Gramma.

Police launch investigation after discovery in Dănceni lake

Authorities in Moldova have launched a criminal investigation following the discovery of human remains in a lake near Dănceni, Ialoveni district. The remains were recovered on Sunday, July 12, by local authorities.

Strong performance for Moldova at Physics Olympiad in Colombia

Students from Moldova won two silver medals, one bronze medal, and received two honorable mentions at the International Physics Olympiad in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Young Moldovan turns agri-food waste into a valuable resource

In a world where plastic has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our lives, a young woman from the Republic of Moldova is demonstrating that change can begin with a courageous idea. Food engineer Olga Fiodorov has developed an innovative method to transform what typically ends up in the trash—fruit and vegetable scraps—into sustainable, safe, and functional materials for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

National program trains Gagauzia teachers to promote Gagauz

A group of 47 teachers from the Gagauz Autonomous University of Moldova (UTA) has successfully completed advanced training courses in the Gagauz language. These courses were organized by the Ministry of Education and Research in collaboration with the University of Comrat. This initiative is part of the national action plan for 2026-2027, which aims to support the learning and promotion of the Gagauz language in the region.