FlyDubai pilot recovers after thwarting mid-air cockpit attack

The Indian pilot stabbed during an alleged hijacking attempt aboard a FlyDubai flight to Israel is in stable condition at a Saudi Arabian hospital, diplomatic officials and aviation authorities said on Thursday.

Chisinau art exhibition challenges Down syndrome bias

Portraits of six individuals with Down syndrome are being exhibited across major institutions in Chisinau throughout October, marking World Down Syndrome Awareness Month through an initiative titled “The Art of Being.”

Chisinau hospital restores man's mobility with rare knee implant

Surgeons in Chisinau have successfully performed the facility's first rotating-hinge knee replacement, restoring mobility to a 71-year-old patient suffering from debilitating chronic pain and severe bone loss following previous surgery.

Moldova expands diaspora pension pacts to 19 nations

A bilateral social security agreement between Moldova and Slovakia entered into force on October 1, enabling diaspora workers to claim retirement pensions earned through formal employment in both jurisdictions.

Moldova tackles e-waste gap through EU recycling links

Moldovan environmental specialists have urged citizens to separate electrical and electronic waste from household refuse, warning that improper disposal risks soil contamination while recoverable secondary raw materials are lost.

Moldova targets Nations League breakthrough in Astana

Moldova’s national football team faces Kazakhstan in Astana tonight in a UEFA Nations League group encounter, aiming to break an evenly balanced head-to-head record between the two sides.

Unpaid fines will be included in the certificate of budget liabilities starting October 1

The State Tax Service will record unpaid administrative fines in its information system and reflect them in the certificate confirming whether outstanding budget liabilities exist. This provision entered into force on October 1, 2026.

Moldova targets Swiss tourists for autumn

The Swiss market is becoming a strategic target for tourism from the Republic of Moldova. This decision is based on the compatibility between Swiss tourist demand and the country's cultural and gastronomic offerings. The tourism concept was presented today, October 1, at the event "Moldovan Tourism as an Export: From Destination to Economic Value", held as part of Moldova Business Week 2026.

Medical tourism triples in five years: good doctors, small airport

The Republic of Moldova's immense potential for exporting medical services is hampered by transport infrastructure. Industry experts highlight that medical tourism has tripled; however, the limited capacity of Chișinău Airport poses a major challenge, serving as the first obstacle for international patients choosing to undergo treatment in the country.

Moldova meeting in Brussels: Vasile Tofan states treaty signing expected by end of 2028

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan will lead the Republic of Moldova's delegation on Monday, October 5, at the 10th meeting of the EU– Republic of Moldova Association Council, which will take place in Brussels.

Valdis Dombrovskis in Chișinău: European integration benefits citizens and the economy

The Republic of Moldova’s European integration is not a process that will begin only after accession to the European Union, but rather one that is already yielding concrete results for citizens and the economy. This statement was made by Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, at the second edition of the International Conference on Policy Coordination for EU Convergence, held on October 1 in Chișinău.

Moldova is enhancing its dialogue with Ireland regarding EU accession

The support of Ireland—which currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union—is essential for the Republic of Moldova in its EU accession process, stated Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, during meetings with Irish officials in Dublin.