Record 1,113 foreign students admitted to Moldovan universities for 2025–2026

Higher education institutions in the Republic of Moldova admitted a record number of foreign students in the 2025-2026 academic year. In total, 1,113 students from 24 countries around the world were enrolled in higher education programs in the Republic of Moldova, 376 more than in the 2024-2025 academic year, the Ministry of Education and Research informs.

National Oncology Congress brings together doctors from Moldova and abroad in Chisinau

Over 70 international specialists in the field of oncology gathered in Chisinau, within the framework of the National Oncology Congress, organized between October 9 and 10. The event, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Oncology Institute, debates the latest methods of cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as international collaborations that contribute to the development of performance medicine in the Republic of Moldova.

Three restaurant administrators fined over 800,000 lei for hiding income

Three administrators of a chain of dozens of restaurants across the country were fined over 800,000 lei for concealing income and failing to pay VAT. They transferred the remaining 1.4 million lei, representing unpaid VAT, to the state budget.

Airport handled nearly 650,000 passengers in September, up 45.5% from last year

Air traffic at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport - Chisinau continues to rise. During September, a total of 645,959 passengers were boarded and disembarked, representing 105% of the initial forecast, according to the airport administration.

Two people rescued in Causeni and hospitalized after being trapped in their car

Two men were hospitalized after their car skidded off the road and collided with a tree. The accident occurred on October 8 at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the village of Hagimus, Causeni District.

The mechanism for suspending the visa-free regime in the EU will not affect Moldovan citizens, Daniel Vodă

There is no reason for concern among the citizens of the Republic of Moldova regarding the visa regime with the European Union, said Government spokesperson Daniel Vodă, referring to the new mechanism for suspending the visa-free regime approved by the European Parliament on October 7.

Digitalization in healthcare: the electronic medical certificate available for patients and doctors

Starting March 1, 2026, doctors and specialists will issue medical leave certificates in digital format, which will be available online. Upon request, they can also provide a printed version with a QR code that allows authenticity verification.

Fire at Florești nursing home; one person evacuated

A nursing home in the village of Căprești, Florești district, was engulfed in flames on the morning of October 8. According to the General Inspectorate for Emergencies (IGSU), the 112 Service received a call at 11:24 after witnesses observed thick smoke coming from under the roof of a separate building on the nursing home's premises.

Electricity compensations available through year-end

All citizens of the Republic of Moldova will receive electricity compensation for the first 110 kWh consumed in September and October. This measure was approved during a recent government meeting. According to Alexei Buzu, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, the program, which was initiated in February of this year, is periodically extended based on available resources and is financially supported by the European Union.

Government: Moldova ready for winter; gas, fuel oil, and coal fully secured

The government announced that the Republic of Moldova is entering the cold season with fully replenished reserves of gas, fuel oil, and coal. The Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, stated that the country is well-prepared for winter, and Energocom has completed all necessary purchases for the 2025–2026 period.

ANSP: First two flu cases and over 1,000 respiratory infections reported this week

The first two cases of seasonal flu this cold season were registered in Chisinau. According to data presented by the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP), over 1,700 cases of acute upper respiratory tract infections (IACRS) were reported in the last week, with most cases occurring among children.

Causeni: a man risks up to six years in prison for allegedly setting his wife on fire

A 30-year-old man from the Causeni district is set to appear in court, facing charges of domestic violence after allegedly setting his wife on fire during a conflict. The Causeni Prosecutor's Office announced that the criminal investigation has been completed and the case has been forwarded to the court.