Defense Ministry keeps Glock 19 after Bălți incident, citing Western army use

The Ministry of Defense has no plans to abandon the Glock 19 pistol despite an incident in which a soldier was injured on June 16 at a training center in Balti. Minister Anatolie Nosatîi stated on Wednesday that the Glock 19 is a high-performance, state-of-the-art weapon used by many Western armies, and attributed the incident to human error.

SIM card activation will require an identity document

Starting now, individuals must present an identity document to activate prepaid SIM and eSIM cards under new government-approved regulations. This measure aims to verify identities during activation to help combat fraud and the use of mobile telephony services anonymously. However, it does not limit the free sale of SIM cards in stores.

Farmers protest, accusing lack of government dialogue and criticizing budget policy draft

The Council of the "Forța Fermierilor" Association decided to organize a large regional protest featuring agricultural equipment on June 24. This decision comes in response to the lack of dialogue regarding the association's demands submitted to the Ministries of Agriculture and Finance.

SIS warns: Russian services collect Moldovan citizens’ data for scams

The special services of the Russian Federation are extensively collecting personal data from Moldovan citizens for use in fraud operations, according to a warning issued by the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS).

Moldova wins four medals at European Physics Olympiad in Sweden

The Olympic team from the Republic of Moldova achieved remarkable success at the European Physics Olympiad held from June 12 to 16, 2026, in Gothenburg, Sweden. The team won a total of four medals: one gold, two silver, and one bronze. This impressive performance was accomplished by four students from Chisinau, competing against approximately 200 participants from 43 countries, as reported by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC).

Only one in ten Moldovan localities has sewage

In the Republic of Moldova, about 65% of localities are connected to water supply systems; however, access to sewage services remains significantly lower. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for 2025, only 109 villages and 55 cities have access to public sewage systems. Over the past year, the number of localities connected to these services increased by just 6%.

Non-religious citizens become Moldova’s second-largest group after Orthodox Christians

In the Republic of Moldova, after the significant majority of individuals identifying as Orthodox Christians (94.3%), the second-largest group is people without a declared religion, accounting for 1.5% of the population (approximately 37,000 individuals).

Moldova pension system strained by low contributor-to-retiree ratio

Moldova’s parliament completed its review of the 2025 social security budget, exposing severe structural vulnerabilities behind a nominal financial surplus.

Stalled public sector salary reform sparks tension in Moldova

The National Trade Union Confederation of Moldova (CNSM) urged President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu on Tuesday, June 16, to fast-track public consultations on the country's new public sector salary law.

Unpaid care work slows Moldovan women’s career growth

The National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) released its latest Time Use Survey data on Tuesday, June 16. The official report indicates that Moldovan women continue to shoulder the bulk of unpaid domestic labor.

Moldova’s CNAM unveils AI healthcare assistant for citizens

The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has launched “Ana,” an AI-driven virtual assistant integrated into its official web portal. This initiative marks a strategic move to digitize public healthcare services in Moldova.

Combating childhood myopia: why screen time is changing vision health

Pediatric ophthalmologists are reporting a concerning surge in childhood myopia. Experts attribute this trend to early, prolonged exposure to digital screens, exacerbated by a sedentary lifestyle.