Dead birds found on the Nistru surface near Pohrebea

Dead birds were spotted on the surface of the Nistru River, near the village of Pohrebea, Dubăsari district. It is unclear whether their deaths are related to the pollution of the Nistru, but Environmental Inspectors went to the scene to investigate.

Cernăuțeanu: Police corruption declining, but not eliminated

Corruption in the police system of the Republic of Moldova has decreased in recent years, but it has not been eliminated, and isolated cases continue to be documented. The head of the General Police Inspectorate, Viorel Cernăuțeanu, says that the phenomenon remains influenced by the human factor and by conditions within the system, including the low level of salaries.

“I feared for my family” — IGP chief targeted in 2024 attack

Chief of the General Police Inspectorate, Viorel Cernăuțeanu, was the target of an assassination attempt in 2024. He spoke about this episode in an interview, where he revealed that the threats also targeted his family.

Heavy traffic at Sculeni, on the way out of the Republic of Moldova

Customs Service reports heavy outbound traffic at Sculeni crossing due to surge in passengers and vehicles

Environment Minister: “We’ve all realized water’s importance” on World Water Day

On World Water Day, marked on March 22, the Republic of Moldova reaffirms its commitment to the protection and sustainable management of water resources. The Minister of Environment, Gheorghe Hajder, noted that during this period, the importance of water is highlighted not only as a resource, but also as an essential element for life, safety and balance.

Moldovan writers present manifesto in Brussels

Writers from the Republic of Moldova have, for the first time in Brussels, read a European literary manifesto. The event took place on the occasion of the International Poetry Day. The authors are calling for the recognition of Moldovan literature as an integral part of the European cultural space, as well as for the free circulation, at international level, of books and poets from the country.

Fruit sector more vulnerable to climate change and labor shortages, farmers

Climate conditions, labor shortages, and irrigation systems remain the main challenges facing farmers. The fruit sector was hit last year by several waves of late spring frosts, prolonged rains during the harvest period, phytosanitary pressures, high fertilizer costs, and strong external competition. Over 120 fruit producers and exporters, along with development partners and government representatives, met this week to discuss challenges and solutions in the sector.

Moldova plans 90-day fuel reserves; draft law under consultation

Authorities are preparing a mechanism that will allow the creation of strategic fuel reserves for approximately 90 days, in an effort to reduce the Republic of Moldova’s vulnerability to possible supply crises and sudden price fluctuations, announced the director of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), Alexei Taran. According to him, the draft law is currently under public consultation.

National Philharmonic reconstruction stalled; authorities seek external funding

The reconstruction of the "Serghei Lunchevici" National Philharmonic remains a difficult project, which cannot be carried out from the state budget and depends on attracting external funding. The Minister of Culture, Cristian Jardan, stated that the authorities are seeking a solution together with international partners, given that the costs far exceed available resources.

Moldova and Romania universities rank behind UK and Switzerland in Europe

Two universities from Moldova, Moldova State University and Technical University of Moldova, appear in the QS Europe 2026 ranking, but hold modest positions near the end of the list. Top institutions from the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and France continue to dominate the ranking, achieving the highest academic and research results.

Insufficient investment and low salaries affect Moldova’s cultural sector. Jardan: “I hope we reach better salary levels”

Moldova’s cultural sector continues to suffer from insufficient investment, deteriorated infrastructure, and salaries that fail to retain specialists, despite budget increases recently. Culture Minister Cristian Jardan says that without stronger state intervention, the sector risks losing even more human resources.

Dozens joined a marathon in Chisinau to say: “Tuberculosis can be defeated”

Dozens of people joined a solidarity marathon on Saturday, March 21, at “Valea Trandafirilor” Park in Chișinău to send a clear message: tuberculosis can be defeated through unity and joint action. Organizers held the event amid concerns that the disease remains a serious public health issue, highly contagious and potentially fatal if untreated.