Ukrainian Embassy urges moment of silence for Holodomor victims

Ukraine observes a memorial day on the fourth Saturday of November to honor the victims of the Holodomor, which translates from Ukrainian as "murder by starvation." This term refers to the famine that occurred in Soviet Ukraine between 1932 and 1933. The Embassy of Ukraine in Chisinau invites everyone to light candles and observe a moment of silence in memory of the millions of lives lost.

Five tons of hazardous candy seized at the border

Five tons of unsafe candy will no longer be sold in the Moldovan market. This batch of sweets was intercepted at the border following an inspection by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). The inspection revealed the presence of titanium dioxide in the candies, a food additive that is banned in the Republic of Moldova.

Six cars badly damaged in Vasile Lupu str. crash

Six cars were seriously damaged in a violent accident that happened last night on Vasile Lupu str. in Chisinau. The driver who allegedly caused the incident required medical attention but refused hospitalization.

Food safety warning after Propiconazole found in imported dill and parsley

The National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) in Moldova has overseen the disposal of a 15-tonne consignment of fresh dill and parsley immediately following its importation.

Unregistered health supplements sold on illicit market in Moldova

Food supplements were illegally imported into the Republic of Moldova and sold domestically without state authorisation, police say.

Driver questioned after rocket launcher parts seized near Romania border

A truck carrying military components was stopped at the Albița border crossing on the Moldova-Romania border overnight.

Suspected network members detained over Prut River border crossing

Two Moldovan nationals have been arrested, suspected of operating an organised crime network to facilitate migrant smuggling into the European Union.

Moldova targets shadow economy with strengthened labor inspections

The European Union has launched a project to assist Moldova in tackling undeclared work and informal pay practices, often known locally as "envelope wages".

Death of Ilie Ilașcu, key figure in landmark ECtHR ruling against Russia and Moldova

Former political prisoner Ilie Ilașcu is being laid to rest today at Bellu Cemetery in Bucharest. The Republic of Moldova has declared a day of national mourning, with a symbolic farewell ceremony held in Chișinău for the public to pay respects.

Teacher investment is key to reforming education in Moldova, UNICEF says

The Republic of Moldova has registered notable progress in safeguarding children's rights, yet significant challenges persist, particularly regarding institutional capacity, stated Maha Damaj, UNICEF Country Representative in Moldova.

How Braille literacy courses support visually impaired people in Moldova

The persistent lack of access to education for individuals with disabilities presents a significant challenge.

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.