Children and Youth Book Fair features over 70 publishers and special guests from Romania

"The Castle in the Form of a Book," by Arcadie Suceveanu, will be the surprise gift for children at this year's International Book Fair for Children and Youth. Now in its 27th edition, the fair will be held from April 23 to 26 at Moldexpo. It will feature over 70 publishing houses, offering discounts of up to 30% on thousands of titles.

Risk factor control: How stroke cases can be prevented

Stroke remains a significant medical emergency in the Republic of Moldova, affecting approximately 7,000 citizens each year. The unpredictable nature of the condition, coupled with a rising number of patients in recent years, underscores the urgent need for enhanced vigilance in diagnosis and prevention, according to doctors.

Before Easter of the Dead, thousands visit cemeteries to clean and care for graves

Great bustle in the cemeteries, before the Easter of the Dead. People went to take care of the graves of the deceased. On Sunday or Monday, they will meet with relatives and friends to remember those who have passed away. People who will go to the "Saint Lazar" Cemetery in Chisinau will have to reach the area only by public transport, as circulation of other vehicles will be suspended. The municipal authorities also announced the organisation of special and free routes to facilitate the flow of passengers.

Beyond statistics: How the Soviet-orchestrated famine decimated 10% of Moldova’s population

On the third Saturday of April, the Republic of Moldova officially commemorates the victims of the Soviet-orchestrated famine. Historical archives and recent scholarly findings confirm that the mass starvation was a deliberate state policy designed to break social resistance and force collectivization.

Strengthening public health: Moldova expands funding for mental health and youth-friendly services

Moldova’s National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has allocated over €7.04 million (approx. 138 million MDL) to community and home-based medical assistance in 2025. This funding surge targets home-based care, mental health services, and youth-friendly health initiatives.

NBM honors victims of historical tragedy with new commemorative issue affirming Moldova’s European values

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) has officially released a new silver commemorative coin titled "In memoriam: The 1946-1947 Famine in Bessarabia." The issue marks a solemn tribute to the victims of a tragedy orchestrated by the Soviet regime.

Third rail connection to EU opens as Moldova revitalizes cross-border logistics infrastructure

A high-level diplomatic delegation will inaugurate the restored Cantemir–Fălciu railway segment on April 22. The round-trip journey from Prut-2 (Moldova) to Fălciu (Romania) marks the official resumption of traffic on a strategic line that has remained inactive for over three decades.

Parliament fast-tracks legislation to prevent high-profile convicts from fleeing justice

Moldovan Speaker of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, has announced that legislative amendments designed to prevent defendants from fleeing before sentencing will be adopted as a matter of priority.

President Sandu honors victims of 1946-1947 famine, citing political repression as primary cause

Moldova observed a national day of mourning on April 16 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1946–1947 famine. Local communities across the country held religious services and floral tributes to honor the hundreds of thousands of lives lost during the catastrophe.

Entrepreneurs can get waste management permits online

Environmental authorization for waste management can now be obtained online, following the complete digitalization and integration of the service into government platforms, as announced by the authorities.

Free online manuals and training: RED platform launches by end of June

Students, parents, and teachers will have free access to digital educational resources, including electronic textbooks and instructional videos, through a dedicated platform. The authorities plan to launch this platform by the end of June, and its concept received approval from the Government during the April 15 meeting.

Moldova marks national mourning as Gheorghe Urschi is laid to rest

April 15 was declared a day of national mourning in the Republic of Moldova in honour of the late master Gheorghe Urschi. On this day, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all institutions across the country and at diplomatic and consular missions abroad, acknowledging master Gheorghe Urschi's significant contributions to our culture and national identity. The funeral ceremony will be held at the "Nicolae Sulac" National Palace, and the so-called "King of Humor" will be laid to rest at the Central Cemetery on Armenească str.