Investments of 240 million lei: four strategic republican institutions will be modernized in 2026 from AOAM funds

The projected deficit of over 385 million lei in the mandatory health insurance funds (AOAM) for 2026 will not affect patients, hospitals, or drug suppliers. Ion Dodon, the Director of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM), assures that the situation is manageable and poses no risk to the healthcare system.

DW journalist: Recent political speeches do not indicate real conditions for peace negotiations in Ukraine

Peace negotiations in Ukraine are at a standstill, largely due to Vladimir Putin's refusal to relinquish territorial claims, according to Deutsche Welle journalist Alina Kühnel. In an interview with Moldova 1 TV, she explained that while Europe is attempting to maintain strategic balance by providing military support to Ukraine, the United States is indicating a partial withdrawal, as Russia shows no signs of making concessions.

New mobile scanner strengthens security at the Moldova–Ukraine border

A modern mobile scanner was deployed at the Tudora Customs Post. This investment, supported by the US and the Government of Moldova, aims to enhance border security and combat illicit trafficking.

Record support: Over 20,000 jobseekers employed through ANOFM in 2025, including 250 with disabilities

Over twenty thousand individuals from the Republic of Moldova secured employment this year with the assistance of the National Employment Agency (ANEF). Among them, over six thousand were previously unemployed, and 142 were citizens returning from abroad.

MEC proposes a special Romanian language programme for students who return from abroad

Children from the diaspora who return to the Republic of Moldova, as well as foreign nationals who live in the country, may soon receive extra support to adapt more easily to the education system. The Ministry of Education and Research proposes a special Romanian language programme for these students.

Anenii Noi: A 48-year-old mother, grandmother of five, gave birth to her fourteenth child

Lilia Balan, a 48-year-old woman from the Anenii Noi district, has welcomed her 14th child, a perfectly healthy baby girl. She gave birth at the Maternity Hospital of the "Gheorghe Paladi" Municipal Clinical Hospital in Chisinau. The newborn was delivered on Wednesday, December 3, through a complex cesarean section, which proceeded without complications.

Public alert from Interior Ministry: Firecrackers prohibited, fireworks limited to 10 pm

Firecrackers and firecracker batteries are completely banned in the Republic of Moldova. Fireworks can only be used under strict regulations, which include a prohibition on their use between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. These clarifications were announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, following the Government meeting on Thursday, December 4.

Harassment of student leads to prosecutor’s dismissal. CSP: “Zero tolerance for abusive conduct”

Prosecutor Igor Buliga, from the Râșcani Office of the Chisinau City Prosecutor's Office, was dismissed from his position by the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) on December 4. This decision followed the initiation of a disciplinary procedure in response to allegations of sexual harassment involving a student.

IPRE Director: "Moldova's accession to the EU is not a technical process, but one of transformation and opportunities"

The Republic of Moldova is gearing up for the 11th edition of the European Integration Forum, an event crucial to the country's journey toward European integration. The theme of the forum is wide-ranging, with high expectations, covering topics from the negotiation of accession chapters to the alignment of society and the business environment with EU standards. Experts describe joining the European Union (EU) as "an existential choice" for the Republic of Moldova.

Strong message from NATO meeting: Rutte calls Russian airspace violations “unacceptable”

NATO is carefully monitoring the security situation in the Republic of Moldova due to repeated violations of its airspace by Russian drones. The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Mark Rutte, described this behavior as "irresponsible and unacceptable." On December 4, Rutte emphasized that NATO, along with the Republic of Moldova and neighboring allied states, particularly Romania, are working "closely" together to address the growing risks to the civilian population.

Thefts of over 800,000 lei from apartments in Chisinau: two men detained

Two men, aged 37 and 44, originally from Ukraine and the Transnistrian region, would install hidden surveillance cameras in advance to monitor homeowners' movements. When the owners were not at home, they would enter the houses and steal valuables.

Long-awaited renovation: Outdated conditions at Bălți Transfusion Center will be addressed after 55 years

The National Blood Transfusion Center in Balti, which was built 55 years ago and has never been renovated, is set to undergo rehabilitation. This renovation will be carried out through the Initiative for the Development of Sustainable Public Infrastructure through Energy Efficiency Renovations (INSPIREE) Project. Annually, the center manages over 18,000 blood donations and meets the needs of 14 districts in northern Moldova.