Almost 300 million lei requested for the opening of 102 new nurseries

A total of over 298 million lei has been requested from the National Fund for Regional and Local Development (FNDRL) to support the establishment of 102 nurseries. This funding request is part of the third edition of the National Program titled "Public nursery services - employed parents, children in nurseries."

“Kuliok” case: Vladimir Plahotniuc forcibly brought and questioned at Supreme Court of Justice as witness

After several postponements and a refusal to voluntarily appear in court, Vladimir Plahotniuc was forcibly brought to the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) hearing on February 17 in the "kuliok" case, where he is a witness.

The national campaign to promote reading returns to the "Ion Creangă" Library

The National Library for Children "Ion Creangă" has launched the 15th edition of its national campaign to promote reading, titled "Let's read together!" This year, the project features six books aimed at different age groups, authored by Claudia Partole, Ianoș Țurcanu, Radmila Popovici, Maria Ivanov, Paula Erizanu, and Val Butnaru.

Almost 150-year-old letter found inside the monument in front of the Palace of Culture

A real time capsule was discovered in Iași. It contains a letter that is nearly 150 years old, hidden inside the statue of Stephen the Great and Saint. The artifact was found during restoration work on the monument and serves as a testament to those who constructed the statue.

Antidepressant availability rises; authorities call it a “moderate trend”, experts warn of risks

The import and consumption of antidepressant drugs have been rising in the Republic of Moldova. In the past year, nearly 1.3 million boxes were sold in pharmacies across the country, representing a 17 percent increase compared to 2022, according to data from the Medicines Agency.

Kidnapped Ukrainian girl reunited with her mother after four months of international search

A three-year-old girl, who was wanted internationally by Interpol, was found in Cahul by officers from the Sud Regional Directorate of the General Inspectorate for Migration. The child had been taken by her father in October 2025 due to a family conflict and was illegally removed from Ukraine.

Sângerei fire destroys outbuilding; owner hospitalized with head and chest burns

On the evening of February 16, a residential house on Stamatin Str. in the town of Sângerei caught fire. Several fire crews responded quickly to locate and extinguish the flames, as there was a risk of the fire spreading to nearby homes.

Property values rise up to 15× in some areas; over 2,000 owners file appeals

More than 2,000 people have filed appeals, challenging the results of the national real estate valuation and revaluation process. As a result, owners of more than one million properties in the Republic of Moldova found their properties more expensive.

IGP Head: Moldova’s polls remain vulnerable to foreign interference and corruption

Shor was just one aspect of the Russian Federation's efforts to influence the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova. Viorel Cernăuțeanu, the head of the General Inspectorate of Police, stated that the risks of external interference have not disappeared even after the 2025 parliamentary elections. Authorities continue to monitor upcoming elections to prevent breaches and corruption; however, there is still no guarantee that the local elections will be entirely free of external influence.

Severe winter storm to hit Moldova: Orange alert issued for central and southern regions

The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a severe Orange Alert for heavy precipitation across southern, central, and parts of northern Moldova. The warning is effective from Tuesday, February 17, at 20:00, through the evening of Wednesday, February 18.

ODA reopens major funding calls to boost Moldova’s private sector and digital innovation

The Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA) has officially reopened grant applications for Moldovan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The state-backed initiative has allocated a total budget of €15.3M (approx. 300M MDL) for 2026.

Zelensky bolsters European alliances with new defense accords amid intensifying Russian strikes

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that Ukraine has secured new military and energy assistance agreements with European allies. These pacts come as the nation prepares to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion on February 24.