Moldova PM calls 14C heating remark a poor choice

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has criticised a minister’s remarks about living in 14C homes, arguing that outdated district heating systems prevent many households from controlling their energy consumption.

Urban heat traps Chisinau as climate change drives temperatures up

Chisinau faces intensifying summer heatwaves as the capital's average temperature climbed by 1.2 degrees Celsius, driven by rapid urban development and wider regional climate shifts.

Doctor outlines severe thrombosis risks and key prevention steps

Cardiologist Natalia Sumarga warned of the severe dangers of blood clots during a Radio Moldova interview, urging citizens to recognize risk factors and maintain cardiovascular health through regular physical mobility.

Moldovan authorities boost funding to counter mental illness

Nearly one in five Moldovan adults reports depression symptoms, yet fewer than two percent seek clinical assistance, public health officials revealed on World Mental Health Day.

Soviet-era records leave Moldovan centenarian tally in limbo

Moldova’s civil registry lists 1,119 citizens aged over 100, but authorities have confirmed only 32 are actually alive and collecting state pensions, officials said.

Critical water deficit prompts red alert across Moldova

Moldova issued widespread hydrological warnings on Friday as severe drought depleted key rivers, prompting authorities to urge emergency water conservation across households and commercial sectors as flows dropped to historic lows.

Migration leaves northern Moldovan village facing desertion

Rural depopulation is hollowing out Moldovan villages, leaving communities like Cuzmenii Vechi with roughly 200 residents as younger generations migrate abroad or relocate to better-connected urban centers.

Soviet terror survivor recalls family exile from Bessarabia

Marcela Ciubotaru survived two separate Soviet deportation waves before turning two years old, enduring livestock wagons, childhood famine in Kazakhstan, and decades of state-enforced fear before regaining freedom in her homeland.

Drone fragments found in Moldova, preserved as evidence in criminal cases

The wreckage of the unmanned aerial vehicles that crashed on the territory of the Republic of Moldova is undergoing technical and explosive analysis before being sealed as evidence in criminal cases.

Six Bi-2 engineers received Moldovan citizenship

Six engineers of the rock band Bi-2, known for their stance against the war initiated by Russia in Ukraine, have received Moldovan citizenship. The decree was signed by President Maia Sandu and published on the official page of the Presidency.

INFOGRAPHIC | Moldova's airspace violated eight times last week; 56 incidents this year

Incidents involving violations of the Republic of Moldova's airspace continue to rise. In the last week alone, eight unauthorized overflights were recorded, five of which resulted in explosions on the ground in several localities across the country. According to the Ministry of Defense, the incidents occurred against the backdrop of the Russian Federation's attacks on Ukraine.

Three strategies to combat disinformation, shared by a European expert at the Moldova Security Forum

Effectively combating disinformation goes beyond mere reactive measures; it requires a culture of prevention and the exposure of inauthentic behavior. Speaking at the Moldova Security Forum 2026, Jan Latal—a communications expert with the East StratCom Task Force (EEAS)—outlined three key strategies that states can employ to counter information warfare and halt the artificial exploitation of societal conflicts.