Salt & blood pressure: A hidden health risk

Diet plays a significant role in human health, and one potent factor linked to a major health concern – hypertension – is salt intake.

Moldovans postpone parenthood: Births sink, experts sound alarm

Moldova's once-vibrant baby boom has faded into a stark demographic winter, with birthrates plunging to a record low in 2022.

Moldova braces for biting Siberian blast

Brace yourselves, Moldova: a blast of Siberian air is set to arrive on January 7, ushering in a wave of wintry weather.

Moldova's 2% tax boosts civil society with over 12 million lei

Moldova's civil society sector received a boost thanks to over 12 million lei (approximately $650,000) redirected from individual income taxes in 2023.

Today in history: Burj Khalifa rises, Braille embraces, and more

January 4th marks a day brimming with significant moments across history, from international alliances to towering accomplishments and inspiring innovations.

Dumitru Obada is the new president of the Superior Council of Prosecutors

Dumitru Obada was elected today, with the vote of 9 members, as president of the Superior Council of Prosecutors. He will hold the mandate for the next two years. Dumitru Obada said that he wants communication with all the courts.

Number of COVID-19 cases is increasing. Four people died as a result of complications caused by the coronavirus

During the past week, 838 cases of COVID-19 were registered. According to the data presented by ANSP, among children, 86 cases were confirmed. At the same time, four people died as a result of complications caused by the coronavirus. They are two men and two women aged between 42 and 81.

Wizz Air has not canceled its flights from Chisinau International Airport. Specifications of the Civil Aeronautical Authority

The low-cost airline Wizz Air, which returned to Chisinau International Airport two weeks ago, does not cancel its flights to and from Chisinau, informs the Civil Aviation Authority (AAC). The announcement was made following the spread of erroneous information on some Telegram channels and some news sites, such as that, starting from January 15, 2024, the private operator is canceling its flights operated in the Republic of Moldova.

Illegal logging is down by 40% in 2023

In 2023, 40% fewer trees were cut down illegally compared to 2022, the head of the Environmental Protection Inspectorate, Ion Bulmaga, told Radio Moldova. According to him, about 3300 cubic meters of wood were cut.

Number of pneumonia cases in Chisinau increased by 25 percent

In the municipality of Chisinau, the number of pneumonia cases increased by 25 percent during the past week, announced today the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, Vladimir Bolocan.

Maia Sandu condemns Russia's massive attacks on Ukraine: "They cause death and destruction"

President Maia Sandu condemned Russia's massive attacks with missiles and drones on Ukraine, on the night and morning of January 2. The head of state said that international support is crucial for Ukrainians to defend their sovereignty and people.

Heavy traffic at Leușeni-Albita border crossing

The border police informs that at this time there is heavy passenger and car traffic at the Leușeni-Albita border crossing, on the way out of the Republic of Moldova, into Romania.