Center of Excellence in Economics and Finance celebrates 80 years of activity

The Center of Excellence in Economics and Finance marked its 80th anniversary of continuous service in economic education in the Republic of Moldova. Graduates, teachers, and students expressed their gratitude for the strong foundations established at the center. The celebration concluded with a themed concert.

Rising interest in Cahul’s spa therapies

Balneo-sanatoria treatments and saline therapy are increasingly popular in the Republic of Moldova due to their beneficial effects on the respiratory and musculoskeletal systems and overall health. At the sanatorium in Cahul, where mineral water with unique properties is the primary therapeutic factor, patients receive treatment for a wide range of ailments. The saline therapy facility, inaugurated in 2016, attracts both adults and children and offers procedures that alleviate inflammation, chronic bronchitis, and post-COVID complications.

Embassy of Ukraine organized an event in Avdarma to commemorate the victims of the Holodomor

On Saturday, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor and other famines intentionally created by the Soviet regime. The Embassy of Ukraine in Chisinau, in collaboration with the Avdarma Village Museum, the Association of Gagauz Societies in Ukraine, the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Moldova, Viacheslav Dragnev, and the Holodomor Museum, organized a commemorative event in the southern region of Moldova. The Embassy of Ukraine invites everyone to observe a moment of silence at 4:00 p.m.

MAN faction proposes naming a Chisinau street or square after Ilie Ilașcu

During the November 21 meeting of the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC), the five municipal councillors from the Socialist Party (PSRM) chose not to stand for a minute of silence in honor of "the hero of the nation and martyr, Ilie Ilascu."

Experts: No phones at the table

More and more children in the Republic of Moldova eat in front of the TV or on their phones, a habit that affects their perception of taste, hunger cues, and the amount of food they consume. Nutritionist Luminița Suveică warns that this behavior increases the risk of obesity and other health problems, but says that parents can correct the situation through simple mealtime rules at home

Record interest in learning Romanian: thousands of adults enrolled in the program

More and more adults from various fields are benefiting from the National Program for Learning the Romanian Language. This year, the number of students reached 8,200. For them, this represents an opportunity to integrate into society and overcome communication barriers.

First statements of the lawyer about the Moldovan driver detained at the Albita customs

A driver from the Republic of Moldova was detained at the entrance to Romania with a container full of weapons. His lawyer claims that he was unaware of what he was transporting. The defense attorney stated that the man is simply an employee of a transport company and that the preventive arrest was ordered for further investigations.

Association calls for single electronic file and patient advocates in hospitals

Iulia Iațco, president of the Transplant Beneficiaries Association, states that one of the major challenges faced by patients awaiting transplants in the Republic of Moldova is the shortage of patient advocates and immunosuppressive drugs. She believes that establishing a patient council in each hospital and creating a unified electronic file would simplify access to treatment and enhance the relationship between patients and the medical system.

CMC notes resignation of two deputy mayors but rejects Ceban’s new candidates

The proposals by Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban to appoint Olesa Psenițchi and Victor Prureanu as deputy mayors did not receive the required votes at the Chisinau Municipal Council meeting on November 21.

Zloti swine fever case triggers surveillance zone in six localities in Ialoveni

The food safety authorities have set up a surveillance zone within a 10 km radius of six localities in Ialoveni district. This action follows confirmation of African swine fever in wild boars found in the forest near the village of Zloti, in the Cimișlia district.

Schools wishing to teach subjects in different languages are urged to submit applications to the MEC

Educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova that wish to implement multilingual education programs involving teaching subjects in different languages are encouraged to submit their applications to the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) by December 5th.

Individuals detained with a weapons-carrying truck at the Moldovan-Romanian border are from the Transnistrian region

Another individual has been detained in connection with the discovery of a truck carrying weapons at the Moldovan-Romanian customs. The three suspects under investigation are all from the Transnistrian region, as announced by Lilian Carp, the chairperson of the Parliament's Committee for National Security, Defense, and Public Order. According to DICOT Romania, the driver, who is a Moldovan citizen, has been detained, and a 30-day arrest was requested for him.