Moldova implements stricter smoking restrictions and penalties

Stricter restrictions for smokers. The government has voted on a project concerning tobacco control. Consequently, smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, will be banned in all open public spaces.

Stay cool: Moldova issues yellow heat alert for August 22-23

The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a yellow heat warning for the central and southern regions of the Republic of Moldova, effective from August 22 to 23.

Farmers demand state of emergency in Moldovan agriculture

The Farmers' Strength Association asserts that the Government's allocation of 100 million lei in aid for farmers is insufficient and maintains that the only viable solution is to declare a state of emergency in agriculture.

Metropolitan of Moldova denies links to Ilan Șor-funded pilgrimages

Victoria Colesnic reviews the main headlines, including the Metropolitan of Moldova's reaction to pilgrimages funded by fugitive Ilan Șor and the contentious 2018 decision granting a 25-year concession of state train and bus stations to a private company, which was marred by procedural violations and a lack of transparency.

Get up to 7,000 lei for energy-efficient appliances in Moldova

Approximately 150,000 vulnerable families across the country will receive vouchers worth up to seven thousand lei over the next three years to replace their old appliances with new, energy-efficient ones.

Scholz's visit: Germany's shift on Moldova’s EU membership

The Significance of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Chișinău and Moldova's prospects for EU membership with the unresolved Transnistrian issue: A review

Last night’s Supermoon: A rare astronomical sight

Last night, the residents of the Republic of Moldova had a rare opportunity to witness a spectacular astronomical phenomenon: the Supermoon.

Moldova grapples with growing teacher shortage

Moldova's educational system is facing a critical shortage of educators and teachers as the new academic year commences.

Moldova battles fake news as EU referendum nears

The information war on the eve of the EU accession referendum and the prospects of removing Russian troops from the territory of the Republic of Moldova are the main headlines in the press, reviewed by Victoria Colesnic.

Blue Supermoon to light up Moldova skies on August 19, 2024

A rare and spectacular astronomical phenomenon will soon be visible in the skies over the Republic of Moldova. On August 19, 2024, residents of the country will have the opportunity to witness the "Blue Supermoon," the brightest full moon of the year.

Moldova launches tender for wind and solar power plants

For the first time in the Republic of Moldova, a tender has been launched for the construction of onshore wind power plants with a capacity of up to 105 MW and photovoltaic power plants with a maximum capacity of 60 MW.

Press Review: Moldova probes voter registrations amid Russian financial claims

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) will review the authenticity of preliminary citizen registrations for the October elections and investigate the departure from Moldova of former Vice Prime Minister Iurie Roșca, who has been sentenced to six years in prison. These are the main headlines covered by the press, as reviewed by Victoria Colesnic.