ANSP: No hantavirus cases recorded in Moldova; spread risk remains low

The National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) has announced that there have been no confirmed human cases of hantavirus infection in the Republic of Moldova to date. This announcement follows reports of cases on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. Health authorities state that the risk to the general population in Europe is considered low, and human-to-human transmission of the virus is extremely rare.

Europe Day brings the European Town back to central Chișinău with music, food, and activities for all ages

The Republic of Moldova will celebrate Europe Day with a comprehensive program in the Great National Assembly Square in Chișinău, where a “European Town” will be created. The event, scheduled for May 9, will feature the embassies of European Union member states, EU-funded projects, interactive activities for all ages, and a concert dedicated to Europe Day. The program will begin at 1:00 PM and conclude at 11:00 PM, highlighting performances by popular artists from the Republic of Moldova.

Minister Plugaru: More social experts, fewer administrators

The Moldovan Government has approved a structural reorganization of 25 public institutions under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. The move eliminates 47 senior administrative positions to reallocate resources toward frontline social assistance.

Experts warn of hybrid threats to Moldova democracy

Disinformation campaigns in Moldova are becoming increasingly aggressive, utilizing social media to exploit public fears and undermine European integration. Experts speaking on Moldova 1’s "Eu și Uniunea Europeană" identified TikTok, Facebook, and Telegram as the primary vectors for hostile narratives regarding NATO and the war in Ukraine.

New environmental task force to monitor Moldova 24/7

The Moldovan Government has approved the creation of an operational center for immediate environmental response. This initiative ensures that environmental inspectors will intervene beyond standard working hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Moldova streamlines social aid for 13,000 children

Families caring for children with severe disabilities in Moldova will receive a one-off fixed allowance of €155 (approx. 3,000 MDL) this June.

CNAS warns of systemic risks amid 1.18:1 worker ratio

The Republic of Moldova’s public pension system is showing signs of stabilizing, yet long-term sustainability remains threatened by a shrinking workforce and the shadow economy. Elena Tibirna, Director of the National Social Insurance House (CNAS), reports that while financial indicators are improving, structural imbalances persist.

Moldova’s pension gap: Bankers top lists as IT faces risks

Fiscal transparency has established the banking industry as the primary source of the highest pensions in Moldova. Approximately 6,000 retirees, predominantly from the banking and medical sectors, receive average monthly payments of 25,000 MDL (approx. €1,275).

Health insurance revenues exceed 4 billion MDL in Q1 2026

Moldova’s National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) transferred over €306 million (approx. 6 billion MDL) for medical and pharmaceutical services during the first four months of 2026. This represents a significant increase of roughly 854 million MDL compared to the same period last year.

Flowers over the Prut: When Romania defied the Soviet border

On May 6, 1990, hundreds of thousands of Romanians gathered on both banks of the Prut River to stage the "Bridge of Flowers," a historic defiance of the Soviet border. This symbolic event allowed citizens from Romania and the then-Moldavian SSR to cross the frontier without passports for the first time since World War II.

One in five children is overweight. Doctors warn of the risks: Heart disease and diabetes

One in five seven-year-olds is overweight, and data shows that this number has tripled over the last five years. Doctors warn that childhood obesity is a chronic disease with serious long-term effects. Early intervention, free from stigma, is essential for children's health.

Midwife Maia Oglinda helped deliver 10,000 babies, including up to 14 births in one shift

For 36 years, Maia Oglinda has been by mothers' sides during the most important moments of their lives. As a midwife, she has helped deliver over 10,000 babies. She is the first to hold each baby in her arms, cut the umbilical cord, and place the infant on the mother's chest.