Doctor: Counting calories can help you lose weight, but do it right

Counting calories is a common practice for people who want to lose weight. However, is it healthy to do so?

Moldova aims to become education hub for foreign students

Moldova has the potential to become an education exporter, with the number of foreign students in the country increasing for the second year in a row, education experts say.

Chisinau Airport shooting: 9 border police disciplined, chief reprimanded

Nine employees of the border police at the Chisinau International Airport have been disciplined following an investigation into a deadly shooting, Moldova's Interior Minister Adrian Efros announced on Monday.

Chisinau to host global medical tourism forum

Chisinau, Moldova will be the site of the fifth annual International Medical Tourism Forum (IMTFM) from September 15-16, 2023. The event is organised by the Global Healthcare Travel Council (GHTC) and will bring together representatives of the medical tourism industry from 15 countries, including doctors, researchers, hospital administrators, and tourism professionals.

Moldova's energy transition gains momentum

The number of Moldovan households with solar panels has increased by approximately 300 times in 2022, compared to 2021, according to the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy Carolina Novac.

Ukrainian refugees in Moldova encouraged to learn Romanian to integrate into the workforce

Refugees from Ukraine in Moldova are encouraged to learn Romanian to integrate more easily into the workforce.

Republic of Moldova's military in need of modernization, experts say

The Republic of Moldova's military is among the weakest in the world, experts say, despite the country's recent increase in defence spending.

Individuals in Moldova can now donate 2% of their income tax to NGOs

The Moldovan Agency for Public Services (ASP) has launched a registration process for individuals who wish to donate 2% of their income tax to non-profit organizations (NGOs).

Global Fund helps Moldova reduce tuberculosis cases

The number of tuberculosis cases in Moldova has been declining after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Dumitru Latichevschi, regional manager for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Most border crossings in Moldova are by foreigners

Over 64,000 people crossed the state border of the Republic of Moldova in the past 24 hours, with more citizens exiting the country. The busiest border crossing points remain Leușeni, Chișinău International Airport, and Sculeni.

40% drop in Moldova's student population in ten years

The number of students in Moldova's primary and secondary schools has declined by about 40% in the past ten years, according to economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță.

Moldova's first lesson of new school year is on European integration

Students in Moldova returned to school on Friday for the start of the new school year. The first day of school is marked by a festive assembly followed by the first lesson. The subject for this hour is set by the Ministry of Education each year. This year, the first lesson for students across the country will be on the topic of "Moldova European".