Discarded medicines threaten water supplies, pharmacists warn

Health authorities are urging citizens to stop discarding expired medicines into domestic garbage, warning that improper pharmaceutical disposal contaminates natural ecosystems and undermines active chemical efficacy.

Study ranks Paris top European remote work hub

Paris, Lisbon, and London topped a recent European remote work index, led by high-speed internet, abundant coworking spaces, and diverse leisure options, according to a British price-comparison platform.

The Nistru, the Prut, and most small rivers face persistent low water flow

On September 27, the Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring Authority issued Red, Orange, and Yellow hydrological warnings for several river sections in the Republic of Moldova. Water flow in the Nistru and Prut rivers, as well as in most smaller rivers, will be reduced until October 2.

Drone fragments found in Ștefan Vodă; Border Police secured the area

Fragments of an unmanned aerial vehicle were discovered on the evening of September 26 outside the village of Volintiri, in the Ștefan Vodă district. Local residents notified the Border Police, and at approximately 20:25, law enforcement officers found the wreckage on the ground and immediately secured the perimeter.

The Nistru River's water level has dropped significantly in the north

Water levels in the Nistru have dropped significantly in the north of the Republic of Moldova due to a lack of precipitation in Ukraine; at the Cosăuți intake station, the water level has already fallen by 10 centimeters. Minister of the Environment Gheorghe Hajder says the situation is being constantly monitored and that there is currently no threat to the drinking water supply.

French Park in Ungheni is taking shape

Work on developing the French Park in Ungheni is progressing. Workers are currently building access paths, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and sports grounds, and have already installed hundreds of meters of water supply and sewage networks. The project involves developing four hectares of the park's total area, which exceeds 11 hectares. According to the Ungheni City Hall, most of the existing vegetation will be preserved and integrated into the recreation areas.

Moldovan police and FBI are expanding cooperation, prioritizing online fraud and drug trafficking

The National Police is expanding its cooperation with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation to prevent and investigate complex forms of organized crime. Key priorities include combating online fraud and illicit drug trafficking, as well as developing forensic capabilities, including DNA investigations.

Bread, oil, flour, and sugar may rise in price, Agriculture Minister

Prices for bread, cooking oil, flour, and sugar could rise soon as energy and logistics costs increase. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Eugeniu Osmochescu, acknowledges that hikes in gas and energy prices could trigger a ripple effect on staple-good prices.

Moldova declared energy and hydrological state of emergency

As of September 26, the Republic of Moldova is entering a state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors, amid heightened risks regarding energy and fuel supplies, as well as drought and very low water levels in the Nistru and Prut rivers. The National Crisis Management Commission has approved a series of measures to maintain energy and fuel reserves, protect water resources, and ensure essential services should the situation deteriorate.

Unauthorized flight detected in Moldova's airspace

An unauthorized flight was detected in the airspace of the Republic of Moldova on Saturday at 11:16 AM, amidst massive attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine. The National Army's Air Operations service announced this, saying it is monitoring the situation and coordinating with competent authorities and the Republic of Moldova's partners.

"The Night Written in Red", a performance on courage and freedom, was held in Parliament Square

On Friday evening, a large crowd gathered in the Parliament Square to attend the documentary performance The Night Written in Red—directed by Luminița Țâcu—which brings back into the public eye the story of two young women who defied the Soviet totalitarian regime and, on the night of October 1, 1970, left over 40 slogans across Chișinău.

Farmers in Fălești stage a protest on Monday

Farmers in Fălești are taking their tractors out to protest on Monday, September 28, just days after a similar action by farmers in Basarabeasca. They are calling on the authorities to maintain the 8% VAT rate on cereals and oilseeds, extend import licensing requirements, and reimburse the excise duty on diesel fuel purchased this year. The "Farmers' Force" Association made the announcement in a statement.