Yellow heat alert on June 22: temperatures up to 35°C

The Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring Authority issued a Yellow Heatwave Code for Monday, June 22nd. The maximum air temperature is expected to reach up to 35 degrees Celsius.

Minister Natalia Plugaru: Teachers will get 5 extra leave days

Teachers will not lose any days of rest or vacation pay. In fact, they will receive five additional days off, as explained by Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru.

“Love creates, the law protects”: Chisinau Pride March held in Chisinau

The 13th edition of the "Chisinau Pride 2026" march, organized by the LGBT+ community in the Republic of Moldova, took place without major incidents. The main theme of the event was equal rights and protection against discrimination. While the demonstration was largely peaceful, it did elicit negative reactions from some citizens. Immediately after the march concluded, a group of parishioners and church leaders followed the same route, carrying icons and religious objects. They sprinkled holy water on the streets as a protest against the demonstration for sexual minorities.

Chisinau Pride March | Temporary traffic restrictions until 2:00 PM

Temporary traffic restrictions will be implemented in Chisinau on June 21 in connection with the Chisinau Pride March. Road traffic will be limited until 2:00 p.m. on București Str., specifically the section between Ismail str. and Serghei Lazo str., as well as on Serghei Lazo Str., from București str. to Mihail Kogălniceanu str.

Moldova health experts urge lower salt intake to fight heart disease

Excessive salt consumption significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, Moldovan medical experts warned during a recent broadcast on Radio Moldova’s „Zi de Zi” program.

Socialists rally for traditional family values in Chisinau

The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) organized a large-scale "Family March" in Chisinau on Saturday. The public demonstration took place just one day before the scheduled annual LGBTQ+ community rally.

Unions protest Moldova tax overhaul shifting burden to employees

A major fiscal reform proposed by the Moldovan government has triggered a fierce standoff with trade unions. While the Ministry of Finance promises simulated investments and reduced tax evasion, unions warn the project will deepen poverty.

Chisinau offers legal concessions to farmers ahead of mass protest

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu held urgent talks with agricultural associations on Friday to defuse an upcoming wave of regional protests. The government offered legal concessions to ease the financial pressure on farmers, who are reeling from aggressive new fiscal reforms.

Cyber expert warns human element is weakest link in Moldova fraud

Sophisticated telephone and online scams are intensifying across Moldovan telecommunication networks. Andrei Pinzari, a risk management specialist at a leading mobile operator, warned that criminals increasingly weaponize emotional manipulation to extract illicit funds and confidential data from targeted victims.

Moldova targets illegal landfills with EU-standard waste overhaul

The Moldovan government is launching a comprehensive national overhaul of its waste management infrastructure. The strategic project introduces mandatory separate waste collection, the construction of regional treatment plants, and the complete elimination of unauthorized local dumps.

Moldova empowers ethnic communities through new policy framework

Moldova launched its new state strategy for social cohesion and interethnic dialogue on June 18, 2026. Developed by the Ministry of Education and Research alongside the Agency for Interethnic Relations, the DIALOG 2026–2028 Program establishes long-term national priorities.

Rescue teams from four countries inspect Chișinău Mine; new water pumping plan developed

The situation at the Chisinau Mine is critical. The water evacuation pumps inside the mine are unable to manage the accumulated water flow. During the international MODEX exercise held this week, rescue teams from Poland, Bulgaria, and Germany, along with their counterparts from the Republic of Moldova, assessed the area and created a new plan to pump out the excess water.