Moldova's low minimum wage and the cost of living

Despite a minimum wage increase in the Republic of Moldova from 5,000 to 5,500 lei, effective January 1, 2025, the country continues to have one of the lowest minimum wages

ELECTIONS 2025 // Parties "Sansă", "Victorie", and "Forța de Alternativă și Salvare a Moldovei" retain slim chances of joining autumn elections

The parties "Sansă," "Victorie" and "Forța de Alternativa și de Salvare a Moldovei" could be banned from participating in the parliamentary elections on September 28. The Supreme Court of Justice will make the final decision on this matter.

Chisinau: Man kills 81-year-old partner in jealous rage

A 71-year-old man from Chisinau could spend the next 20 years in prison after killing his 81-year-old concubine. He split the victim's head open with an axe after seeing a man leaving their apartment.

Moldovans studying abroad can access free medical services in Moldova

Students who study abroad can access free medical services when they return home, whether during the holidays or the school year.

Chisinau hosts the 2025 Diaspora Congress, uniting Moldovans worldwide to discuss the nation’s future

Moldovans living abroad are participating today, August 15, in the 11th edition of the Diaspora Congress. The event is taking place at the Palace of the Republic in Chisinau and brings together citizens from various countries to discuss Moldova's integration into the European Union. Participants will explore how the diaspora can contribute to the country’s economic, social, and cultural development.

Video // Ex-Bashkan Irina Vlah and Victoria Furtună spotted together at airport

Former Bashkan Irina Vlah, leader of the "Heart of Moldova" Party, and Victoria Furtună, president of the "Moldova Mare" Party, were captured on Thursday evening, August 14, by a reporter from Moldova 1 at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. They were on the same plane that arrived from Istanbul.

Most foreign tourists visiting the Republic of Moldova are from Romania

An increasing number of Moldovans are choosing to spend their holidays abroad. In the first six months of this year, over 146,000 citizens of the Republic of Moldova travelled abroad through travel agencies, which is nearly 4% more than during the same period last year. Additionally, the number of foreigners visiting our country has risen by approximately 45%, with most of them coming from Romania.

Postal voting: Final day for Moldovans in 10 states to register on CEC’s platform

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova, who will be on September 28, the day of the parliamentary elections, on the territory of ten states, have the opportunity to vote by mail.

Deepfake scams are rising — how can we stay safe?

Video or audio recordings that appear genuine but are actually fabricated with the help of artificial intelligence—commonly referred to as deepfakes—are increasingly encountered online. This technology is frequently exploited by scammers, especially in phone calls or voice messages, where they imitate real voices to solicit sensitive information such as credit card details or money transfers.

Swiss sanctions hit Russian influence, 'shadow fleet'

Switzerland has adopted the European Union's (EU) 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Judge and prosecutor threatened in Guțul case

After Judge Ana Cucerescu, who handled the case of Governor Evghenia Guțul, received threats, the prosecutor in the case, Ghenadie Epure, has also been sent multiple threatening messages.

USMF announces supplementary admission session for 36 spots

Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) has admitted 1,146 candidates following this year's main admission round.