Chișinău basement fire: restaurant blaze prompts evacuation

A fast-food restaurant on Moscova boulevard in Chișinău caught fire on the morning of May 13th. According to IGSU, the fire broke out around 6:48 AM.

Three Lyme disease cases reported in Chișinău

Three cases of Lyme disease have been reported in Chisinau due to tick bites. Vladimir Bolocan, the head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, made this announcement during a City Hall meeting. He also noted that new cases of measles continue to be registered.

Traffic restrictions in Chisinau for a sports marathon

Road traffic will be partially suspended in the center of Chisinau on May 10 and 11, the Chisinau City Hall announced. The measure was taken in the context of the "Chisinau Half Marathon" sports event.

Meteorologists have issued a Yellow Code for frost in the north and center of the country

The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a Yellow Frost Warning for the northern part of the country and some districts in the central region. The warning will take effect on Saturday, May 10.

A lifer, recently released from prison, was detained again

Another person sentenced to life imprisonment but released from detention on March 24 by the Rezina court, was detained, the Police of the Republic of Moldova announced.

Deputies honored World War II heroes. Igor Grosu: “Their sacrifice must never be forgotten”

Today, the heroes who sacrificed their lives during World War II were honored in a plenary session of Parliament. Members of Parliament observed a moment of silence, and the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, expressed gratitude to the veterans. He also symbolically recited the names of the 25 remaining living veterans.

The military band will be in Bălți on May 9 but won't join the march

The 1st Brigade military band will participate in the activities organized on May 9 in the municipality of Balti; however, they will not take part in the traditional Victory March. The Ministry of Defense has confirmed this decision, rejecting Mayor Alexandr Petkov's claims that the band refused to perform.

Aid for World War II veterans was transferred

Veterans of the Second World War can now access their one-off benefits in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. According to the National Social Insurance House, the funds have been credited to the veterans' social cards. Those without a social card can collect their money at any post office across the country.

Minister of Education: Teachers from the Republic of Moldova involved in propaganda training in the Russian Federation

Recently, groups of teachers from various regions in the Republic of Moldova took part in training sessions organized by the "Evrazia" organization in the Russian Federation. The European Union has imposed sanctions on this organization due to its involvement in destabilizing activities. Education Minister Dan Perciun stated on social media that these training sessions are acts of indoctrination that promote Kremlin propaganda, including false narratives about the war in Ukraine and historical revisionism. The minister warned that participating in such programs could result in sanctions, including the potential revocation of teaching credentials.

Press Review // Messages for press freedom: "We write for those who no longer can"

The recent presidential elections held last Sunday in Romania continue to be a focal point for national publications. Additionally, the media reports on a symbolic action that took place outside the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau in observance of International Press Freedom Day. Furthermore, 35 years after the "Flower Bridge" over the Prut River, several media outlets published testimonies from participants of that historic event.

Journalists protest at Russian Embassy in Chișinău, sending silent messages to the Kremlin

Dozens of journalists gathered outside the Russian Embassy in Chisinau on Tuesday for a public demonstration titled "We Write on Behalf of Those Who Can No Longer." Organized by the Center for Independent Journalism (CJI), the event served as a gesture of solidarity with journalists oppressed by the Kremlin regime and a protest against the pressures and attacks on independent media.

Education Ministry calls for probe into suspected scam involving national exam test sale

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) and the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation (ANCE) announced that they have alerted the General Police Inspectorate about a suspected case of fraud. This case involves reports on social networks concerning the alleged sale of tests for national graduation exams. A request for an investigation was made.