Civil status documents will now be issued electronically

Civil status documents will now be issued electronically. Birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates will only be printed on paper if the interested party requests them.

Soroca: Woman allegedly aborted at home and threw the fetus into a well

A 36-year-old woman from the Soroca district is under criminal investigation, suspected of illegally terminating her pregnancy and discarding the fetus into a well.

First electoral bloc requested registration for the September 28 parliamentary elections

The "Alternativa" Electoral Bloc, which includes the National Alternative Movement (MAN), the Party for the Development and Consolidation of Moldova (PDCM), the Civic Congress, and former presidential candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo, has submitted documents to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) for registration in the upcoming autumn elections. Representatives of the bloc were eager to be the first to register, arriving early in the morning on June 20, the first day of the application period for electoral blocs seeking registration to designate candidates for the position of deputy in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

Cyclist dies on the spot after being hit by a car in Telenești

A cyclist tragically lost his life after being struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing in the village of Sărăteni, Telenești district. This incident occurred on the morning of June 20.

The United Arab Emirates confirms Vitalie Pîrlog's detention

The International Police Cooperation Directorate of the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP) has received official confirmation from the authorities in the United Arab Emirates regarding Vitalie Pîrlog's detention in Abu Dhabi.

Moldovan cuisine praised in the U.S.: Moldovan restaurant named among California’s best

Traditional Moldovan cuisine has found a place in the heart of California, USA. The "Noroc" restaurant, located in Sacramento and founded by a family originally from the Republic of Moldova, has earned a spot in the prestigious "101 Best Restaurants in California" ranking. This list was compiled by restaurant critic Bill Addison and published by the Los Angeles Times.

Tragedy in Strășeni: Unlicensed driver lost control and fatally hit a woman on the sidewalk

A 30-year-old woman tragically lost her life in a serious road accident in the village of Zubrești, located in the Strașeni district, near midnight.

How do EU lawmakers vote, and why do some Romanians oppose the Republic of Moldova?

The European Parliament held on Wednesday, June 18, a plenary session where it voted on a resolution prepared by Estonian socialist MEP Sven Mikser. This resolution commends Chisinau for its progress toward European Union membership, as outlined in the European Commission's reports from 2023 and 2024. The final resolution, adopted with overwhelming support from the attending deputies, recognizes the Republic of Moldova in a manner that is rarely seen for a candidate country. This positive text signals the anticipated beginning of accession negotiations.

The state that refuses to cooperate with Moldovan authorities in the case of internationally wanted fugitives

The authorities of the Republic of Moldova are actively monitoring the cases of several internationally wanted individuals, including Vlad Plahotniuc, Gheorghe Cavcaliuc, Veaceslav Platon, and Iurie Radulov, also known as "Babior." Viorel Cernăuțeanu, the Head of the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP), stated that the authorities in the United Arab Emirates have officially informed them that Vlad Plahotniuc has not been in their territory for several years.

World Refugee Day: The Republic of Moldova hosts over 120,000 displaced people

Currently, there are 214 recognized refugees in the Republic of Moldova. The majority of these individuals come from Syria, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan. Although the Republic of Moldova is geographically close to conflict zones, it is primarily a transit country rather than a final destination for refugees, said Ion Budeanu, head of the International Protection and Country of Origin Information Section of the Asylum and Statelessness Directorate, in an interview with Radio Moldova.

Why Is Moldova's divorce rate so high

Moldova ranks 6th worldwide for its divorce rate per thousand inhabitants. The primary causes of divorce are infidelity, incompatibility, and domestic violence.

Unsafe water in Moldova: A Call to rethink environmental policy

Drinking water from dug wells in the Republic of Moldova is largely substandard, the country's river networks are suffering from prolonged drought, and the Dniester River, its main aquatic artery, is affected by pollution and a drastic decrease in flow.