Gagauzia and Taraclia health systems under pressure amid sharp rise in flu-like cases

Health authorities in the Gagauzia Autonomy and Taraclia district report a significant spike in acute respiratory infections and influenza. Medical centers in Comrat and Corten are currently treating dozens of patients daily, with children representing the majority of cases.

Cioc-Maidan infrastructure: Village secures €474,500 for major road overhaul

Residents of Cioc-Maidan, located in the Gagauzia autonomy, will soon benefit from a modernized main arterial road. The project, funded through the "Europe is Close" program, aims to streamline local transit and improve the daily lives of nearly 1,000 villagers.

​Deliberate strike on DTEK miners: Ukraine reports 15 dead in Ternivka

​At least 15 people were killed on Sunday, February 1, after a Russian drone struck a bus transporting coal miners in the Dnipropetrovsk region of central-eastern Ukraine, local authorities confirmed.

Swiss star Von Allmen clinches downhill victory ahead of Milano-Cortina 2026

Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen secured a decisive victory in the World Cup downhill race at Crans-Montana on home soil. At 24 years old, the athlete demonstrates peak performance just days before the start of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Lozova Village Implements Solar Plant and Water Treatment via European Village

​The commune of Lozova is rapidly evolving into a model of European rural development. Through the national "European Village" program, the locality has modernized its infrastructure with a new water treatment plant and a solar photovoltaic park.

From lecture halls to playrooms: How a Moldovan university is redefining student motherhood

La Universitatea de Stat „Alecu Russo” din Bălți, studiile sau munca pentru mamele cu copii nu mai reprezintă o provocare. Camerele special amenajate pentru ei oferă un spațiu sigur, confortabil și primitor. Aici, educația, munca și maternitatea se îmbină armonios, iar fiecare mamă poate învăța și lucra liniștită.

Historic snowfall in Japan leaves 14 dead and thousands stranded

Lethal winter storms across northern and western Japan have claimed 14 lives and left nearly 200 injured, as local authorities struggle to manage record-breaking accumulations.

Moldova solidifies Olympic roster as Biathlon squad concludes European campaign

Moldova’s winter sports delegation has begun its final transition to Italy for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, following the conclusion of the European Biathlon Championships in Norway.

Political deadlock cripples Chisinau budget as opposition sets social aid terms

The approval of Chisinau's 2026 municipal budget reached a new deadlock on January 30, after councilors from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) boycotted the session. The opposition conditions their return on the inclusion of significant social and educational funding.

Government recommends early office closure as arctic front hits Moldova

Moldova’s State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a Yellow Warning for ice, glazed frost, and a sharp temperature drop across the country starting January 30.

US-Iran tensions: Experts warn of unprecedented human cost and IRGC coup risk

A military conflict between the United States and Iran would yield consequences far more devastating than recent wars in the Middle East, warned international relations expert Ioana Constantin-Bercean. Speaking on Moldova 1’s "ÎN CONTEXT" on January 29, she emphasized Iran’s pivotal role in the global hierarchy, noting that any escalation would likely draw direct support from China and Russia.

Political deadlock paralyzes Chisinau’s 2026 fiscal agenda amid subsidy disputes

The Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) failed to convene for a second consecutive day on January 30, as a boycott by opposition factions left the capital without an approved budget for 2026.