ANSA moves from counter to screen, fully digitalizing public services

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is launching nine more digital services for legal entities. The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Electronic Governance Agency (AGE), with the new services available on the EVO, servicii.gov.md and MCabinet.gov.md platforms.

Vadim Ceban on the situation in the Transnistrian region: “Gas supplies are sufficient, no cause for concern”

The Moldovagaz company delivered 3.3 million cubic meters of gas to the Transnistrian region on Friday, October 17, and the volumes, which will decrease in the coming days, "are sufficient", assures Vadim Ceban, the interim president of Moldovagaz, the company responsible for supplying gas to the left bank of the Nistru.

Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development will open an office in Chișinău

The Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development will open an office in Chișinău to support the implementation of development programs in the Republic of Moldova. This was announced by the new Ambassador of Italy to Chișinău, Giuseppe Maria Perricone, during his meeting on Friday, October 17, with Acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi.

New local elections: parties fighting for mayors and local councilors in six villages and towns

Residents of six communes, villages, and cities in the Republic of Moldova will vote on November 16 to elect their mayors. In two of these locations, which have participated in the voluntary amalgamation process, residents will also elect local councilors.

Almost 12,000 women in the Republic of Moldova suffer from breast cancer

The number of breast cancer cases, which is the most common type of cancer among women in the Republic of Moldova, is on the rise. One-third of these cases are diagnosed at advanced stages of the disease, when treatments are often ineffective.

Alexandru Cazacu, People's Artist and member of the band "Noroc", passed away

Renowned musician Alexandru Cazacu, the guitarist of the band "Noroc" and a People's Artist, has passed away. As a member of one of the most emblematic bands in the Republic of Moldova's light music scene, Alexandru Cazacu significantly influenced an entire era in the history of local music with his exceptional talent.

Maia Sandu: Moldova must speed up justice reform to prepare for EU accession

President Maia Sandu emphasizes that the reform of the judiciary should be a top priority for the future government. She also affirms that gaining accession to the European Union is as crucial as enhancing economic conditions. Furthermore, she highlights that achieving peace and ensuring the withdrawal of the Russian army from the Republic of Moldova are key objectives for Chisinau.

Vladimir Voronin declines to chair first Parliament session, citing “political dignity”

Communist leader Vladimir Voronin, who has served as head of state, deputy, and minister, announced that he will not preside over the session to establish the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova for the 12th Legislature. This decision goes against the tradition that assigns this responsibility to the oldest elected deputy.

Border Police dismantle ’90s-style gang involved in drugs, illegal migration, and blackmail

An international criminal group that specialized in organizing illegal migration, drug trafficking, blackmail, and extortion has been dismantled by the Border Police, with the operation led by the Edineț Prosecutor's Office in Briceni. Authorities stated that the success of this operation was made possible through the exchange of information between the border authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

Experts: Weapons supplies to Ukraine could alter war dynamic

Analysts believe that supplying weapons to Ukraine could alter the dynamics of the war and prompt the parties involved to start negotiations. This perspective is influenced by a shift in the stance of the United States, which has encouraged Canada and Europe to strongly support the PURL program—an American initiative designed to facilitate the rapid delivery of equipment and military assistance to Kyiv.

Suspicious baggage containing a possible explosive substance, discovered at Chișinău’s “Eugen Doga” International Airport

A bag containing an explosive substance was discovered on the morning of October 17, at the Eugen Doga International Airport in Chisinau. According to the Border Police, passengers and airport employees were evacuated, and check-in procedures were temporarily suspended.

“I want Moldova to shed the label of Europe’s poorest country”. Alexandru Munteanu presents his governing program

The priority of the future Government's mandate will be economic growth, protecting the population and the reform process, announces the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) candidate for the position of Prime Minister, Alexandru Munteanu.