Snowstorms paralyze Moldovan roads: Rescuers free ambulances and trapped motorists

Moldovan emergency teams responded to 85 crisis calls in the last 24 hours following heavy snowfall on February 18. The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) deployed massive resources to counter severe traffic disruptions across the country.

Scholars reconstruct Chisinau’s legacy as interwar Romania’s second-largest city

Historians Lidia Prisac and Ion Xenofontov have released a landmark two-volume encyclopedia titled "Chisinau: The Second City of Greater Romania (1918–1940)." The work meticulously reconstructs the urban landscape and daily life of the city during the interwar period. This was a pivotal era when Chisinau served as a vital cultural and economic hub within the Romanian Kingdom.

Kremlin loyalists join opposition in rare backlash against Russia’s digital censorship

The liberal Yabloko party has formally notified Moscow authorities of its intent to hold a rally on March 1 in support of Telegram and freedom of speech. The proposed event, scheduled for the central Zaryadye Park, expects a turnout of up to 5,000 participants.

Rising gun crime prompts urgent push for stricter firearm legislation

Moldova’s National Police Chief, Viorel Cernăuțeanu, is calling for a significant overhaul of the country’s gun laws. He argues that civilian access to handguns must be restricted following a series of high-profile armed incidents that have unsettled the public.

Students in Chișinău will resume in-person classes on February 19

Students in Chisinau will resume in-person lessons on Thursday, February 19. The mayor of the capital, Ion Ceban, confirmed that this decision is based on an analysis of the current situation.

“Green House” cuts beneficiaries’ bills; CNED will launch a new call for applications

The first beneficiary families in the government program "Green House" have completed energy-efficiency improvements to their homes. Thanks to these investments, households have significantly reduced their energy consumption from the grid and lowered their monthly bills.

Romanian Health Caravan has reached Moldovan villages, where doctors will provide consultations in several localities

The Health Caravan, an initiative of the Romanian Red Cross, has arrived in the Republic of Moldova. On Wednesday, February 18, doctors from Romania provided consultations to residents in the village of Alexeevca in the Ungheni district. This service will be available for 10 months across various locations nationwide.

Moldovan and Romanian call centers linked to financial fraud; organizers detained in a Eurojust-led operation

The organizers of call centers involved in financial fraud, which defrauded Romanian citizens of over one million lei, were detained in a joint operation between Romania and the Republic of Moldova, carried out under the auspices of Eurojust.

EU strengthens its eastern flank, explicitly including Moldova in interconnection plans

The European Commission has implemented a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing the resilience and prosperity of EU regions that border Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, in response to the increasing pressures caused by the war in Ukraine. Although the Republic of Moldova is not an EU member state, it is explicitly included in several key aspects of this strategy. These components range from improving connectivity and transportation infrastructure to combating disinformation and facilitating integration into the European internal market.

Cristești residents may vote to dismiss the mayor after the CEC registered the initiative group

Residents of Cristești village in the Nisporeni district may be called to vote on a referendum. On February 18, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) approved the registration of the initiative group that is supporting the referendum.

SME energy vulnerability in Moldova eased with €2 million in support

A new financing program aims to reduce the energy vulnerability of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Republic of Moldova. At least 24 companies will receive financial support from Switzerland, amounting to a total of 1.85 million euros, through the Grant Agreement for the project "Increasing the Energy Resilience of SMEs in the Republic of Moldova."

Extreme weather disrupts rail traffic, causing delays on the Chișinău–Bucharest route

Travelers planning to use the Chisinau - Bucharest train route on Wednesday, February 18, should prepare for significant delays due to severe weather conditions in Romania.