Unharvested corn in Drochia leaves farmers facing losses of up to 40%

Crops that were not impacted by the drought are now at risk due to the extended rainfall. In the Drochia district, some farmers were unable to harvest their corn. Small-scale farmers, lacking sufficient space to store and dry their corn, are particularly affected. As a result, they are forced to sell their corn directly from the field, often at prices that are up to 40 percent lower than usual.

Tulips bloomed in Bardar in mid-winter

In the middle of winter, a greenhouse in the Ialoveni district is seeing the first tulips bloom. These flowers, specially imported from Holland, are bringing an early touch of spring. Gheorghe Tonu cultivates 40 varieties of tulips, and he believes that each flower has its own unique charm, capable of warming anyone's heart.

Major fire in a Chișinău residential complex affected five homes

On the night of December 28, rescuers and firefighters in Chisinau intensified their efforts after a fire broke out in a townhouse complex on 19 Măcieșilor str. in Chișinău. The flames affected the roofs of five homes, spreading over approximately 1,000 square meters. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.

Tragedy in Chișinău: a 24-year-old driver and his passenger died in a road crash

Two young people tragically lost their lives in a serious road accident on Dacia Boulevard in Chisinau during the night from Saturday to Sunday. According to police reports, a car collided with a tow truck that was parked on the side of the road. The impact proved fatal for both the driver and the passenger.

Investments of almost two million lei in the modernization of the Ialoveni Healthcare Center

The family medicine department at the Ialoveni Health Centre has been modernised to provide better conditions for both doctors and patients. The center is now equipped with a biochemical analyzer, a laboratory device that processes blood tests quickly. The total investment for this upgrade amounts to 1.9 million lei.

20 million lei in drugs found in Chișinău; Two Ukrainian women arrested

Two women from Ukraine, who are refugees in the Republic of Moldova, were detained in Chisinau in connection with a drug trafficking case, following a seizure estimated at approximately 20 million lei, according to the Police announcement.

Man from Florești blackmailed for three months; police identify suspects

Two men, aged 55 and 62, from Cunicea in the Florești district, have been detained by law enforcement officers and are under investigation for blackmail. The investigation reveals that, over a period of approximately three months, they allegedly extorted 100,000 lei from a 58-year-old man.

Moldova’s economy in 2025: Better than 2024, yet too weak to recover losses

The economy of the Republic of Moldova is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2025, following a year of stagnation. However, this growth does not indicate a strong recovery; instead, it represents a slow and fragile rebound that relies heavily on agriculture, climate conditions, and external factors. This analysis was provided by economist Veaceslav Ioniță, who examined the key highlights of the economic situation in 2025.

Zimbru Chișinău hosted the second edition of the Christmas Cup

At the "Christmas Cup," an event dedicated to young talent, seven boys' teams participated—six from lyceums in Chisinau and one from Ungheni. A girls' team from the Zimbru club also competed in the tournament, demonstrating determination, courage, and a competitive spirit as they went head-to-head with the boys.

More accurate evidence, fewer errors: National Police introduce 3D crime scene scanning

The National Police of the Republic of Moldova has been equipped with a state-of-the-art 3D scanner, enabling faster and more accurate crime scene documentation through complete virtual reconstructions that can be used as court evidence.

Road tragedy in the south: 20-year-old driver killed in crash

A 20-year-old man lost his life in a serious road accident that occurred on Saturday morning on the Baurci–Ceadâr-Lunga road, after he lost control of the steering wheel and crashed violently into a tree. Two other people, passengers in the car, were injured and required medical attention.

Creangă’s lawyers submit video evidence on money origin; prosecutor calls it irrelevant

On December 26, the lawyers representing Ion Creangă, the former head of the Legal Department of Parliament, presented video evidence regarding the source of the money found on him at the time of his arrest. The recording shows Ion Creangă meeting with his brother, Ștefan Creangă, while carrying a bag, and then getting into a car. The defence aims to use these images to support their argument that the money found with Creangă is not linked to the alleged crimes. However, prosecutors argue that the evidence presented does not substantiate this claim.