From -32°C to spring warmth: How Moldova’s winters are shifting

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has revealed staggering contrasts in Moldova’s climate archives for February, documenting a massive 55-degree Celsius gap between absolute records.

Cioc-Maidan infrastructure: Village secures €474,500 for major road overhaul

Residents of Cioc-Maidan, located in the Gagauzia autonomy, will soon benefit from a modernized main arterial road. The project, funded through the "Europe is Close" program, aims to streamline local transit and improve the daily lives of nearly 1,000 villagers.

Government recommends early office closure as arctic front hits Moldova

Moldova’s State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a Yellow Warning for ice, glazed frost, and a sharp temperature drop across the country starting January 30.

Public broadcaster editor Daniela Crudu pivots to Government communications lead

Daniela Crudu, a prominent presenter for the public broadcaster Moldova 1, has officially transitioned from journalism to government communications.

Public TV taps digital talent for new late-night entertainment format

The national public broadcaster, Moldova 1, is set to premiere its latest entertainment project, “Show Central,” this evening, January 30. The program follows a classic late-night format, airing every Friday at 22:00.

Winter travel warning issued for Northern Moldova as road crews launch de-icing operations

The State Road Administration (AND) reports that national roads in Northern Moldova are currently experiencing winter driving conditions as of Friday morning, January 30.

Moldova achieves 95% coverage in universal newborn hearing screening

Moldova has successfully achieved a 95% coverage rate for its universal newborn hearing screening program, meeting World Health Organization (WHO) standards. Since becoming mandatory in 2024, the free procedure ensures early detection of hearing impairments within the first days of life.

Regional hospitals under strain: Single pediatrician manages surge of 40 children in Soroca

Moldovan health authorities have reported a sharp rise in respiratory infections, with 1,500 new cases recorded in a single week. The surge has primarily affected children, leaving regional pediatric wards struggling to accommodate the influx of patients.

Police launch forensic probe after skeletal remains found at residential site

Construction work at a home in Coșnița, Dubăsari, came to a sudden halt yesterday after workers unearthed human remains. The discovery was reported to the local authorities on January 28.

Two Moldovan customs officials detained in widening border graft investigation

Two customs officers at the Giurgiulești border checkpoint are under criminal investigation for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes ranging from $50 to $500.

Moldova extends Yellow Warning as freezing weather forces schools online

Critical weather conditions continue to impact Moldova for the fourth consecutive day, with dense fog, black ice, and freezing rain paralyzing major transport routes.

Systemic resilience: Emergency Medicine Institute manages critical influx of weather-related injuries

The Emergency Medicine Institute (IMU) in Chisinau has faced its most rigorous operational test this winter, as freezing rain and glazed frost transformed the capital’s streets into a public health hazard.