1918 union: A pragmatic 'miracle' shaping Moldova's European path

Moldova marks the 108th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania today, an event historians describe as a "historical miracle" that ended a century of Russian imperial rule.

Moldova aligns with EU as Daylight Saving Time begins

The Republic of Moldova will officially switch to Daylight Saving Time (DST) this weekend, setting clocks forward by one hour. At 03:00 on Sunday, 29 March, time will advance to 04:00.

Minister: Moldova's state railway clears 9-month wage debt

Moldova’s state railway operator, Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM), is showing signs of financial recovery despite ongoing liquidity pressures. Infrastructure Minister Vladimir Bolea announced that the company has significantly reduced its wage backlog, transitioning from a nine-month delay last year to paying February 2024 salaries.

Ex-deputy minister gets 9 years for using state funds to pay family debts

A former Moldovan Deputy Minister of Finance was sentenced to nine years in prison on Thursday for active and passive corruption. The Chisinau Court found the official guilty of attempting to use public funds to settle her family's private construction debts.

From stigma to science: Managing epilepsy in Moldova

Approximately 60,000 people in Moldova live with epilepsy, a chronic neurological condition that remains shrouded in social misconception despite significant medical progress. On March 26, the country joined the global community in marking "Purple Day" to increase awareness and support for those affected.

Defense Ministry proposes six-week military training for students and young adults over 27

A new military training program may be established in the Republic of Moldova. The Ministry of Defense is proposing a six-week training course aimed at students and young people up to 27 years old.

National Police modernizes with modern equipment for staff

The National Police received a new batch of modern equipment that will be distributed to police subdivisions across the country in the near future. The equipment includes large monitors, interactive whiteboards, laptops, A3 printers, and advanced data storage solutions. These items are intended for use in areas where they will have a significant impact on operational activities.

Ten construction specialists lose work rights over non-compliant projects

Ten certified construction specialists have lost their right to work after being involved in unauthorized projects or projects executed with significant violations. This decision was made by a specialized commission within the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR), as announced by Minister Vladimir Bolea.

Chisinau towers over a shrinking nation, census shows

New data from the 2024 Census reveals a stark demographic imbalance in Moldova, as over a quarter of the country’s settlements struggle with dwindling populations.

Moldova has five “Smart Villages”, backed by millions in EU funding

For the first time, five localities in the Republic of Moldova have become “Smart Villages” after the European Union invested over 20 million lei to modernize infrastructure and improve public services.

Each ambulance intervention costs 1,885 lei from insured funds

On average, each ambulance call costs Moldovans 1,885 lei. These expenses are covered by mandatory health insurance, for which taxpayers pay either 9% of their salary or a fixed amount of 12,636 lei per year.

Unhealthy food at border, sent back to producer

Over 13 tons of hazardous-to-health food products were prevented from reaching consumers' tables in the Republic of Moldova by inspectors from the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA).