Chișinău urges public transport use following overnight snowfall

The first snow of the season fell across the Republic of Moldova during the night of 18-19 November, marking the onset of winter.

“The enemies of the media”: Chișinău, regional center for press freedom talks

Chisinau served as the meeting point for several journalists from both our country and abroad for two days. They gathered for the South-Eastern Europe Media Forum (SEEMF), which this year focused on the theme "The enemies of the media and how to deal with them." During the forum, participants discussed the growing pressures on free media and explored new trends in investigative journalism.

Surveillance cameras will be installed around former National Hotel, footage to stream directly to Police

The former "National" hotel, a dilapidated building located in the center of Chisinau, will be monitored by video surveillance, with the footage being transmitted to the police. This decision was approved by the Commission for Emergencies of the Chisinau municipality on November 18. According to the municipality, this measure aims to enhance security in the area, which has seen several tragic incidents over the years.

ANSP reports an increase in cases of respiratory infections among children

The National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) has reported a rise in respiratory infections over the past week. From November 10 to 16, 1,693 cases of acute upper respiratory tract infections (AURT) were recorded, with the majority occurring in children. This marks a 9.4% increase compared to the previous week.

Massive Cloudflare outage cripples the internet; the company is investigating

A significant infrastructure failure at Cloudflare, which handles around one-fifth of global Internet traffic, led to widespread online service disruptions on Tuesday, impacting various websites, including those in the Republic of Moldova.

Code Yellow for sleet and snow in the north and center of the country

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a Yellow Code warning for complicated weather conditions on Wednesday, November 19, from 03:00 to 12:00. The warning indicates mixed precipitation, including sleet and snow in the central and northern regions of the country, rain in the southern region, and the potential for frost.

Volunteer effort yields 1.2 million seedlings planted across 286 hectares

Over 8,300 volunteers from the Republic of Moldova planted 1.22 billion saplings on 286 hectares over the past weekend. The mobilization took place as part of the national afforestation campaign "Forest Generation."

Young doctors start their careers, mostly assigned to hospitals with acute specialist shortages

On November 17, nearly 160 graduates from the Medicine class of 2025 were assigned to medical institutions across the country. This placement was organized by the Ministry of Health, which focuses on assigning young specialists to units facing a critical shortage of staff.

Students demand scholarships equal to the subsistence minimum: ‘We survive on only 30–40% of what we need’

On International Students' Day, youth in the Republic of Moldova are advocating for higher scholarships and more opportunities. On November 17, the National Youth Council of Moldova (CNTM) launched a petition urging the government to either raise scholarships to the subsistence level or implement equitable support measures for students.

Ilie Ilascu passed away: He will be buried on November 20 in Bucharest

The former political prisoner of the separatist regime in Tiraspol, Ilie Ilascu, who had been living in Romania for many years, died on Monday, November 17, at the age of 73. The announcement was made on his Facebook page.

Heavy trucks banned on a national road undergoing repairs

The National Roads Administration (AND) announced that traffic from heavy vehicles will be redirected to the G39 R14 – Unchitești – Țîpordei – R19 road near the construction site.

CNPF issues warning: scammers pose as phone operators and send harmful apps

The National Commission for Financial Markets (CNPF) is warning citizens about a rise in fraud involving the remote control of their phones via messaging applications. The organization advises people not to install any applications that are requested via messages or phone calls. Additionally, it urges individuals to end any suspicious conversations immediately.