A police officer from Chisinau did not want to take a bribe of 20,000 lei: a lawyer, detained

The lawyer of a food transportation company was detained for allegedly attempting to bribe a police officer in Chisinau with 20,000 lei, who subsequently reported him.

Chișinău Airport: Pneumatic weapons discovered in passenger’s luggage

A foreign citizen is under investigation by law enforcement after failing to declare weapons at customs. He traveled from Chisinau to Tel Aviv with three pneumatic weapons found in his luggage by customs officers at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. As a result, he may face a significant fine.

Energy compensations available online: Amounts can now be checked on compensatii.gov.md

Starting today, December 12, citizens of the Republic of Moldova can check their energy compensations on the government platform compensatii.gov.md. After logging in, each beneficiary can view the amount granted, the calculation method, and the allocated amount in their personal account.

Authorities can impose fines up to 3.000 lei for illegal sales of pyrotechnic items, police

Chisinau police intensified checks in commercial areas before the winter holidays, after officers uncovered 26 cases of unauthorized pyrotechnic sales in a single day. They seized products worth 60.000 lei.

Health risk: Authorities destroy massive batch of unsafe margarine

Over 10 tons of margarine, used for cake preparation, were destroyed by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) after analyses revealed it contained harmful substances.

New citizenship rules: Moldovan Embassy in Ukraine suspends acceptance of applications

The consular section of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Ukraine will suspend the processing of citizenship applications starting December 23.

Moldovan schools get new furniture bought by Romania

A lyceum and three gymnasiums in the Republic of Moldova will conclude the school year with newly furnished classrooms. The new furniture, which includes benches, student and teacher chairs, lockers, and blackboards, was provided by the Romanian government through the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova (DRRM).

Over 12,000 people suffer strokes yearly in Moldova

Each year, more than 12,000 people in the Republic of Moldova experience a stroke, according to data from the Ministry of Health. While the health system has made progress in stroke treatment in recent years, doctors emphasize the importance of controlling risk factors, which play a crucial role in prevention.

Moldova’s farmers demand VAT refund amid $208 million debt crisis

Farmers from southern Moldova, whose lands have been devastated by years of severe drought and who report being excluded from crucial credit programs, staged a protest in front of the Government on December 10.

New minimum wage set in Moldova amid EU directive push

Public sector employees in Moldova earning less than 6,300 Moldovan lei (MDL) per month will receive compensatory payments to bridge the gap, following a government decision on December 10. This measure comes as the national minimum wage is re-examined and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Over 35,000 Moldovan workers in Canada to gain pension access

Moldovan citizens who have worked legally in both the province of Quebec and across the entire territory of Canada will be able to receive pensions and social benefits under new bilateral agreements.

Moldova adopts major Deposit Return Scheme to boost recycling

Beverage containers in Moldova will no longer be discarded; instead, they will be collected and recycled through a modern Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).