Forced leave for CFM employees. They will return to work at the beginning of February

The forced leave at the state enterprise Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM) was extended. The measure affects more than a thousand employees who, after staying home for two weeks, were told they would return to work only at the beginning of next month. During this period, they receive half of their salary.

Public Broadcaster receives 21 million lei from Japan for upgrades

The company Teleradio-Moldova (TRM) will upgrade its audiovisual equipment through purchases funded by a grant from Japan. The draft ratification of the agreement was approved on January 14 at the Executive meeting in Chisinau.

Improvised farm in Hâncești sees 70 pigs killed

A total of 70 pigs were slaughtered at an illegal farm in the village of Boghiceni, Hâncești district. According to the village mayor, Ion Zoină, the farm was operating without proper authorization.

Three doctors may face jail in connection with Comrat deaths

Three doctors from the Gagauzia Autonomous Region are facing up to three years in prison for alleged malpractice that resulted in the death of two patients. The Prosecutor General's Office has announced that it has submitted two criminal cases to court against these doctors, who are accused of failing to adhere to medical rules and procedures.

Internships in Moldova for young Europeans: Government approves France volunteering program

The Republic of Moldova and France are initiating an international volunteering program in enterprises, which will offer young people from the European Economic Area, including France, the opportunity to complete professional internships in Moldova. These activities will take place at the branches of French companies within Moldova or at their partner organizations. The agreement was approved by the Government during a meeting on January 14.

Ukrainian attempts to enter Moldova with six suspected gold bars

At the Palanca customs post, six bars believed to be gold were found in the luggage of a 48-year-old Ukrainian citizen. The individual was one of the 36 passengers on a bus preparing to enter the Republic of Moldova.

Police seize weapons and ammunition in Ialoveni hunting case

Police raided the homes of two men from the Ialoveni district who were suspected of poaching. During the raid, they discovered illegally owned weapons, ammunition, and other tools allegedly used for illegal hunting.

National video essay competition for youth from Moldova and the diaspora

Young people both within the country and in the diaspora are encouraged to participate in the National Video Essay Contest titled "Discover My Community," launched by the Ministry of Education and Research. The competition will run from January 9 to February 9, 2026, and is designed for individuals who wish to promote the values and heritage of their communities of origin.

Mark Rutte defends Alliance unity amid Greenland strategic debate

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that the era of European reliance on U.S. military spending has ended, calling a 5% GDP defense threshold a "strategic necessity."

MVD to oversee Russian migrant labor as new law imposes strict tracking and fees

Russia will strictly limit the employment of migrant workers across most regions starting in 2027, according to legislative amendments reported by Vedomosti.

Experts on unification: first move should come from Moldova

The topic of reunifying the Republic of Moldova with Romania was brought back into the spotlight by President Maia Sandu during a recent interview with British journalists. Journalist Robert Lupițu noted that this issue is being addressed with openness in Bucharest. Additionally, analyst Nicolae Negru mentioned on the ÎN CONTEXT show on Moldova 1 during the January 13 edition that the Russian threat could be a significant reason for a historic decision to reunify the two Romanian states.

Travel alert: Budapest, Vienna, and Bratislava airports face mass closures

Severe winter weather, including heavy snowfall and freezing rain, has paralyzed transport networks across several Central European countries.