Moldova implements stricter auto service standards for 2025

The Republic of Moldova is introducing stricter regulations for auto service centers to enhance road safety, protect consumer rights, and minimize environmental damage.

Deer overpopulation threatens Moldova’s Codrii Nature Reserve

The “Codrii” Nature Reserve in central Moldova is currently facing an overwhelming increase in deer and roe deer populations.

EU aid to Transnistria: A turning point in Moldova relations

The European Union’s unprecedented assistance to the Transnistrian region marks a significant shift in international relations, as the bloc directly supports an unrecognized region for the first time.

Corruption at ANTA: 4 employees arrested for bribery

Four employees of the National Road Transport Agency (ANTA) in the northern part of Moldova were detained for 72 hours for allegedly soliciting illicit payments from transporters.

Press Review // Moldova and EU offer critical energy support to Transnistria

The front pages of publications in Moldova read about the decision made by the Chișinău authorities, with the support of European partners, to assist the Transnistrian region, which has been affected by the suspension of natural gas deliveries since the beginning of the year.

Holocaust victims commemorated in Chișinău. Igor Grosu: "Such events must not be forgotten."

The International Day of Commemoration of Holocaust Victims is marked today around the world. In 2025, it turns 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, the largest extermination camp, which became a symbol of the horrors of the Nazi regime in Germany. In Chișinău, dozens of people commemorated the victims of the Holocaust and the anti-Semitic persecutions during World War II with a rally at the "Victims of Fascism" monument.

The number of respiratory infection cases is increasing in Chisinau

The number of viral disease cases is rising in Chisinau and hospital beds are at their limit. These statements were made by the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, Vladimir Bolocan, during a city hall meeting. According to him, approximately 2000 cases of acute viral respiratory infections were recorded in Chișinău, with this number increasing over the weekend.

Raids in Bălți. A deputy mayor and a deputy head of the Education Department detained for corruption

A deputy mayor and a deputy head of the Department of Education, Youth and Sports of the Bălți Municipality have been detained by the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA), being suspected of involvement in several episodes of influence peddling, passive and active bribery.

Press Review // Why Krasnoselski refuses Ukraine's help, which would immediately end the energy crisis

The media in the Republic of Moldova commented on Ukraine's willingness to send coal to the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, thus ending the energy crisis caused by Russia after it interrupted the supply of natural gas to the left bank of the Nistru.

Transnistrian region on the brink of energy collapse

The Transnistrian region has gas left for only a few days, and coal for power generation will be enough for two weeks at most. Therefore, a solution to the energy crisis must be found as soon as possible. The statement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Serebrian on Moldova 1's Scaner program. According to him, a decision must be taken regardless of whether Russia will resume gas supplies to the region.

Costești customs post activity will be suspended on January 28

The Costești customs post activity will be suspended on January 28 between 09:00 and 17:00 to carry out maintenance and modernization works on the electricity supply system, informs the Customs Service.

Energocom: Electricity consumption to increase by 17% on Monday

Tomorrow, electricity consumption on the right bank of the Nistru is expected to increase by 17% compared to the previous day, although demand is 3% lower than a typical winter day, according to Energocom.