Moldova urges alternate route as Palanca border faces delays

Moldovan border authorities deployed extra staff and opened additional control lanes at the Palanca checkpoint to ease heavy outbound congestion, redirecting motorists toward the Tudora-Starokazacie crossing.

Biological pest control curbs woodland damage across Moldova

Moldova has reduced forest land affected by defoliating insects from 80,000 to 65,000 hectares over the past five years by prioritizing biological pest management, official forestry data shows.

Health officials alert public after Moldova detects West Nile virus

Moldovan health authorities have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus, including one locally transmitted infection, prompting public health warnings amid an escalating European mosquito-borne disease season.

Sandu rallies youth on Dniester banks to build national resilience

More than 500 young people gathered in Holercani along the Dniester River this weekend for the fifth Moldova Youth Forum, engaging with policymakers and President Maia Sandu on civic participation and national resilience.

Houseplants require adjusted care as autumn arrives

Indoor gardeners must adjust plant care routines across homes this September as daylight shortens and temperatures cool, slowing houseplant growth cycles and shifting seasonal hydration requirements.

Students mentor peers as Moldova scales up math exam drive

Moldova has launched the second edition of its nationwide peer-tutoring initiative, pairing secondary school students with older mentors to boost performance in national mathematics graduation exams.

F-16s scrambled as drone crosses Moldova and crashes in Romania

A military drone traversed Moldovan airspace before crashing into a Romanian cornfield on Saturday, prompting NATO member Romania to scramble F-16 fighter jets and Moldova to halt civilian flights.

Emergency crews urge caution as heavy rain lashes Moldova

Moldovan meteorologists issued a nationwide yellow warning on Saturday as heavy rainfall and localized thunderstorms are forecast to bring up to 49 liters of water per square meter across the country.

Over 1,600 abused women seek emergency shelter in Moldova

More than 1,600 domestic violence victims sought police protection and emergency psychological care across Moldova during the first nine months of the year, authorities said, as reporting rates rose.

Increased security at three Ukrainian customs posts

Joint Moldovan-Ukrainian control has been established at three customs posts, where Customs Service and Border Police personnel conduct control activities on Ukrainian territory. The customs posts involved are Giurgiulesti – Reni, Briceni – Rossoșani, and Criva – Mămăliga.

Cyber attack targets Moldovan government websites

Multiple government websites, including those of various ministries and the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova, are currently inaccessible and displaying errors. The Information Technology and Cybersecurity Service (STISC) reported that a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is causing this, which may lead to difficulties or temporary unavailability when accessing the affected resources.

European Commissioner supports Moldova's EU integration: "You can bet on Europe"

The Republic of Moldova is a dependable partner for the European Union, and the next step is to enhance its civil and social protection systems. European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib made this statement during her first official visit to Chisinau. She commended Moldova for effectively managing the refugee crisis and acknowledged Moldovan rescuers' contributions to European missions.