Chișinău couple injured as grenade kept for two years explodes

A married couple, aged 27 and 36, were hospitalized in Chișinău's Botanica district on Saturday after a grenade they had kept in their apartment for two years exploded. Police said both suffered various injuries in the blast, which occurred around 9:50 a.m.

Born at 25 weeks weighing 850 grams, Moldovan girl defies the odds

Gloria-Maria, a baby girl born in Moldova weighing just 850 grams, has gone home after nearly tripling her weight over 72 days in hospital. She was born at 25 weeks' gestation — more than three months premature — weighing 850 grams and measuring 34 centimeters, according to her mother.

Moldova's environment ministry denies fines over invasive species law

Moldova's Ministry of Environment has denied online claims that citizens face 5,000-lei (about €249) fines for having Colorado potato beetles in their gardens. The ministry called the claims false and urged people to check official sources rather than share them further.

Moldova ends decade of qualitative-only primary school grading

Moldova's Ministry of Education and Research will reintroduce numerical grades for fourth-graders in Romanian Language and Literature and Mathematics starting 1 September, ending nearly a decade in which primary school pupils were assessed only through descriptive ratings such as "very good," "good," or "satisfactory."

Moldova's town-hall merger drive nears July 31 deadline

Moldova's territorial reform is approaching a key deadline, with 165 more town halls making final decisions to merge voluntarily, Government Secretary General Alexei Buzu said in a video statement.

Moldova targets corporate crime loopholes in key EU accession vote

Moldova’s parliament has passed a key bill in its first reading to extend corporate criminal liability to successor companies created through reorganization.

​IGSU fleet expanded following 13,000 missions in 2026

​Moldovan rescuers and firefighters carried out over 13,000 missions in the first half of 2026, averaging 72 interventions per day.

Moldova passes law to align professional credentials with EU

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova has passed in first reading a bill aligning national rules on foreign professional qualifications with European Union standards.

Moldova to pay citizens for legal wrongs in EU alignment push

Moldova's Parliament has passed the first reading of a legislative package establishing a comprehensive state liability framework. The law allows individuals and legal entities to seek financial compensation and moral damages for harm caused during criminal or administrative proceedings.

Emil Ceban returns as USMF rector after health minister term

Emil Ceban, the former Minister of Health, resumed his position as the rector of the "Nicolae Testemițanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) on Friday, July 24. In his announcement, he outlined several key objectives: modernizing medical education, increasing the number of foreign students, and enhancing the university's international visibility. Additionally, the new management plan focuses on developing university infrastructure and attracting new investments.

Travel agency owner jailed after €6,000 holiday scam allegation

Maria Munteanu, the administrator of the travel agency Travel Express, was accused of defrauding hundreds of clients by selling fictitious holidays in Turkey. She was placed in preventive detention for 30 days. This decision was made by Chisinau Court in Ciocana on Friday, July 24.

Health Ministry proposes new certification system for medical professionals

Healthcare professionals, including doctors and pharmacists, will be required to follow a new professional certification system. The Ministry of Health is proposing the implementation of a national professional card that will be valid for five years. This card will confirm an individual’s right to practice and facilitate quick interventions in case of any suspension or modification of this right.