Holy Fire lit up in Jerusalem and will be brought to Chișinău

The Holy Light ignited on Saturday, April 11, at 14:14 at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, marking a moment of hope for believers worldwide. The Holy Fire will reach Moldova this evening.

Tallinn shows free public transport boosts use and city registration but needs strong funding

Chisinau is set to increase public transport prices, while some European cities are offering free rides to support their residents. For instance, residents of Tallinn have enjoyed free urban transport since 2013. Victor Guzun, the former ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Estonia, discussed this model on Radio Moldova, explaining how it works and what lessons can be drawn from it.

Quick access to patient data. Moldova will launch an electronic health record

Moldova will implement the “Electronic Health Record” system (DES) to enable controlled access to medical data, support clinical and administrative decisions, and increase health system efficiency.

Exhibition for victims of the 1903 Pogrom in Chișinău; Maia Sandu: “Memory is everyone’s responsibility”

An exhibition honouring the victims of the 1903 Pogrom, one of the most tragic events in the history of Chisinau, was inaugurated at the Jewish Cemetery in Chisinau. The event was attended by President Maia Sandu and Minister of Culture Cristian Jardan.

Over 3 tons of food collected in Soroca for people in need

Over three tons of food were collected in Soroca during an Easter charity campaign. One hundred fifty bags of non-perishable food were distributed to those in need, particularly the elderly.

Easter Night: Hundreds of rescuers and dozens of units deployed; IGSU issues guidance

Over 400 firefighters and rescuers will be mobilized on Easter night to ensure the safety of citizens, given the increased risks from using open flames during religious services.

Moldova incomes up over 9% last year: “not enough for a decent living”

Moldovans' incomes rose by just over 9 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. However, expenses increased at an even faster pace, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

Financial support for unemployed taking jobs outside their locality

Unemployed individuals who secure a job outside of their place of residence will receive a monthly transportation allowance exceeding 2,500 lei for a period of six months, starting in 2026. This announcement was made by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru.

Incomes in villages lower than in cities

Families in the Republic of Moldova typically have an average income of less than 6,000 lei per person, with wages serving as their primary source of income. Rural households are more reliant on transfers from abroad and social payments, which represent the second most significant source of their income.

“1+1” meeting: Deputy PM Chiveri will meet Tiraspol representative on April 16

Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri is scheduled to meet next week with the political representative of Tiraspol, Vitali Ignatiev. The "1+1" talks are set to take place on April 16 at the headquarters of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Mission in the Transnistrian region.

Bomb alert at Chișinău International Airport: passengers evacuated, check-in suspended

There is a bomb alert at "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. The border police acted quickly to evacuate passengers and staff from the airport. The check-in process has been suspended, and there may be changes to scheduled flights, according to an airport announcement.

Former Culture Minister Sergiu Prodan renounces state merit allowance

Nine personalities, including singer Maria Iliuț and ethnographer Silvia Șaranuța, will receive merit allowances from the state. On April 10, the National Commission for Granting Merit Allowances approved this list of new beneficiaries during a meeting chaired by Minister of Culture Cristian Jardan.