Rabies-vaccinated foxes: 2-week dog/cat restrictions recommended

Veterinarians from the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) have launched the second anti-rabies vaccination campaign for foxes this year. Although the vaccine baits pose no danger to dogs or cats if accidentally ingested, owners are urged to restrict their pets' free movement for two weeks.

Annual flu vaccination is required, Minister of Health

Flu vaccination is necessary every year because viral strains change continuously, and the vaccine is reformulated annually to target the latest circulating variants. After administration, the body develops protective immunity that lasts nearly a year.

Digitalization and patient care: Authorities' message at the 2026 Forum

The healthcare system must be closer to patients, offering not only diagnostic and treatment services but also respect, dignity, and support throughout every interaction with medical institutions. The Minister of Health, Alexandru Gasnaș, said this at the Patients' Forum 2026, taking place on Tuesday, October 20, in Chișinău.

A StratCom analysis highlights the false claim of a "secret drone factory" in Moldova as a disinformation effort

The falsehood regarding a "secret drone factory" serves as a classic example of how disinformation is amplified, given the overwhelming speed at which it spread. The sequence of events—from the initial messages to the reaction from the Russian Federation—demonstrates that this information was prepared and coordinated, exhibiting characteristics inconsistent with a spontaneous response, according to an analysis by the Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation (StratCom).

Nobel Prizes: Moldova, Romania, Ukraine's standings and leading countries

Romania has four Nobel Prize laureates, Ukraine has six, while the Republic of Moldova has none. Globally, the United States (USA) leads the rankings with 432 prizes, followed by the United Kingdom with 148 and Germany with 118.

Two Ukrainian border guards detained near Soroca on the Nistru

Two other Ukrainian border guards were detained by the Border Police of the Republic of Moldova following an incident that occurred on Saturday, October 17, near the village of Vasilcău, Soroca district. According to preliminary information, the two were on duty and attempting to apprehend a Ukrainian citizen on the Nistru, near the Moldovan bank. The man has requested asylum in the Republic of Moldova, and authorities will process his application in accordance with legal procedures.

Moldova sees brief Dniester rise as upstream deficit persists

Recent rainfall across Moldova provided only temporary relief for the depleted Dniester River, failing to resolve a broader hydrological crisis threatening municipal water supplies, environmental authorities and independent specialists warned.

Moldova moves injured Ukrainian swimmer to asylum facility

Moldovan authorities transferred an injured Ukrainian psychologist to an asylum center on Monday after he was reportedly assaulted by Ukrainian border guards while swimming across the Dniester River.

Earthquake in Romania rattles Chisinau and southern Moldova

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck eastern Romania on Monday morning at 11:52 AM, sending noticeable tremors across the Republic of Moldova and shaking buildings in the capital Chișinău.

Cyber agency alerts Moldovan officials to malicious emails

Moldovan cyber authorities issued an urgent warning to government institutions, businesses, and public servants following a widespread spear-phishing campaign designed to siphon credentials and deploy malicious scripts.

Rheumatologists urge early detection as joint disorders surge

Rheumatologists in Moldova are sounding the alarm over rising cases of musculoskeletal disorders, warning that degenerative and autoimmune joint diseases represent a major public health challenge that threatens long-term mobility.

Moldovan capital launches urban lake restocking drive

Chișinău municipal authorities began restocking urban lakes on Sunday, releasing several hundred kilograms of juvenile fish into the lake at La Izvor Park in the capital's Buiucani district.