Chisinau hospital receives new equipment for cancer care

Moldovan doctors are set to use state-of-the-art medical equipment for the first time at the Oncology Institute in Chișinău.

Why Chișinău is facing an educator shortage

Chișinău’s kindergartens are facing a severe staffing shortage, with 164 of more than 2,700 educator positions currently vacant.

Schools benefit from World Bank grants fostering challenge and innovation

More than 120 general education institutions nationwide are receiving school grants totaling about $4.32 million, as announced by the Ministry of Education and Research. These grants are part of the School Grants Program, which falls under the "Improving the Quality of Education" project, financially supported by the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education.

Fălești tragedy: 27-year-old convicted of murdering grandmother

A 27-year-old man from Fălești was sentenced to 17 years in prison for murdering his grandmother. The crime took place during the summer of this year while the man was under the influence of alcohol. He attacked his relative with a hammer. The sentence was pronounced by the Bălți Court.

More energy-efficient homes: 17 northern households selected for renovation

More families in northern Moldova will benefit from warmer and more energy-efficient homes, thanks to a program funded by the Government of the Republic of Moldova, the European Union and the Government of Germany, which provides for investments of over four million lei.

Great National Assembly Square becomes "wine capital" on October 4–5

The 24th edition of National Wine Day will take place on October 4 and 5, gathering 106 wineries, including 43 small local producers. Visitors can look forward to tastings, authentic stories, and cultural experiences. The event will be held at the Great National Assembly Square in Chisinau.

Gagauzia public broadcaster fined for airing Ilan Shor’s manipulative Independence Day speech

The regional public media service provider, "Gagauziya Radio Televizione" (GRT), was fined 30,000 lei by the Audiovisual Council (CA) for violating legal provisions regarding the provision of accurate information to the public. This decision followed the monitoring of a festive program dedicated to Independence Day, which was broadcast live on August 27, 2025, and later published on the institution's YouTube platform.

Promo-LEX warns coordinated TikTok fake accounts push anti-EU and anti-government narratives

Promo-LEX has identified a large network of fake accounts on TikTok that are promoting misleading content during the election period. The organization reports that in just 72 hours, the hashtag #alegmoldova garnered 1.3 million views, not due to genuine support, but through a coordinated strategy.

Cardiologists highlight tests and habits for a healthy heart

Cardiologists assert that tests exist to evaluate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years, considering factors such as age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes, and smoking habits.

Illegally possessed cigarettes and ammunition seized in northern Moldova: 12 individuals under investigation by law enforcement

Twelve individuals from northern Moldova are being investigated for smuggling after law enforcement conducted 18 searches in various locations within the Edineț and Briceni districts, including the town of Lipcani. The raids, supported by the "Fulger" Brigade, uncovered large quantities of illegally held cigarettes and ammunition at a car wash and a warehouse.

Income from real estate rentals has reached 60 million lei since the beginning of the year

During the first eight months of the year, individuals renting out residential spaces contributed 60 million lei in taxes. According to the State Tax Service, this represents a 26.8% increase compared to the same period last year.

Higher energy bills due to inefficient blocks of flats. The solution – building renovation

Around 75 percent of residential buildings, schools, and hospitals in the Republic of Moldova were constructed over 40 years ago and are energy inefficient. Thermal energy losses can exceed 60%, leading to higher utility bills. To address this issue, the government plans to implement a gradual building renovation strategy, which is expected to be completed by 2050.