Empowering the next generation: The best in trade competition reaches Soroca

The Caravan of Professions recently arrived at the Soroca Vocational School, offering middle and high school students a hands-on look at vocational excellence. The visit featured the traditional "Best in Trade" competition, highlighting various professional training programs through interactive demonstrations.

Constitutional supremacy at stake as Chișinău seeks to overhaul Gagauzia’s special status

The Republic of Moldova is preparing to amend the law governing the special status of the Gagauzia autonomous region. This move comes as national authorities seek to resolve a legal stalemate that has paralyzed regional elections for months.

Gura Galbenei projects: road rehab & Culture House renovated

The village of Gura Galbenei in the Cimișlia district is undergoing continuous modernization. Today, over 2,400 residents benefit from new infrastructure and improved living conditions due to the implementation of several local development projects. The investments made in the community have resulted in visible changes and have significantly enhanced the quality of life for the residents.

Cimișlia, growing tourist potential: Cellars dug into the house and homes adorned with gables

Cimislia, situated in the southern part of the Republic of Moldova, is known for its rich traditions, the warm hospitality of its locals, and the serene steppe landscapes. The area has a growing tourism potential thanks to its cultural heritage and favorable geographical location. In some villages within Cimislia, houses were traditionally built with cellars dug into them, often featuring decorative gables on the exterior.

Chisinau seeks Romanian language rights in new Tiraspol talks

Moldova and its breakaway region of Transnistria are scheduled to hold a new round of "1+1" diplomatic talks in mid-April. The meeting will focus on education and environmental protection, according to officials in Chisinau.

Moldovan soldiers adopt national insignia, ending Russia-only rule in security zone

Moldovan soldiers serving in the Joint Peacekeeping Forces (JPF) are now wearing Moldovan national flag patches on their uniforms in the Security Zone along the Nistru river. The Security Zone news portal reported the change on Sunday, 22 March, after its editorial team received field photographs showing the insignia.

One dead, one injured after car hits truck in Soroca district

A foreign national died and a woman was seriously injured following a head-on collision on Monday morning near the village of Alexandru cel Bun.

Environmental alert persists in Moldova as water supplies return to Bălți

Schools in the municipality of Bălți will resume in-person classes on Monday, March 23. The decision follows the restoration of the city's water supply system.

Northern farmers fear higher water tariffs

Farmers in the north of the country who use water from the Soroca–Bălți pipeline for irrigation are facing an uncertain situation due to the state-owned enterprise “Acva-Nord” entering a restructuring procedure. They are worried that they will be forced to pay much higher tariffs. Some farmers do not rule out giving up their businesses. Also, the ministry is looking for solutions.

Comrat tragedy: 15-year-old dies, 21-year-old injured

A serious road accident happened on Saturday, March 21, in the village of Svetlîi in Comrat, between a car and a motorcycle. At the handlebars of the motorcycle was a 21-year-old man, with a 15-year-old minor as a passenger. As a result of the collision, the girl died on the spot, and the motorcycle driver was taken over by the medical team.

Energy crisis forces new 30-day emergency in breakaway Transnistria

Authorities in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria declared a new 30-day economic state of emergency on Friday, citing a severe energy crisis and natural gas shortages.

Soroca without tap water: residents carry well water; authorities bring tankers

Many residents of Soroca are still without tap water, and by Wednesday, March 18, several neighborhoods in the city may have their water supply completely cut off. Authorities are exploring alternative water supply solutions, and the municipal enterprise "Apa-Canal" is working to restart the artesian wells in the village of Egoreni.