Ex-bank president jailed for $100 million embezzlement

A Moldovan court sentenced today former Savings Bank interim president Viorel Bârca to 10 years in prison for embezzling $100 million, the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PAC) announced.

Textbook split: Moldova tackles heavy backpacks

The Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) is exploring a solution for hefty backpacks: dividing bulky textbooks into two parts.

Moldova textbook woes: Lack of transparency, low competition raise concerns

Moldova's textbook procurement system, plagued by a lack of transparency and low competition, might not be providing students with the resources they need, say civil society groups.

Moldova bolsters social safety net with EU-backed services

At least 15 Moldovan communities will soon benefit from improved social services thanks to a new European Union-funded initiative.

Moldovans could receive messages regarding emergency situations

In cases of emergency situations, such as extreme weather phenomena, floods, but also other situations that seriously threaten communities, Moldovans could be warned by a message on their mobile phone.

A 14-year-old minor died after he fell under the ice of a pond in Chisinau

A 14-year-old minor died after he fell under the thin ice of a lake in Chisinau, reads a statement of the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations.

Undeclared drones and brand bags, detected at Chisinau International Airport

8 drones, drone accessories, VR glasses, as well as 14 bags with the inscriptions of luxury brands, all undeclared, were detected by Chisinau International Airport officials.

Mircea Geoană proposes Iasi and Chisinau as possible European Capitals of Culture in the future

The deputy general secretary of NATO, Mircea Geoană, says that, after Sibiu and Timișoara, the next Romanian city that should apply for the title of European Capital of Culture is Iasi, but only together with Chisinau. These statements were made for the Romanian media.

CNAM: Over 194 thousand people benefited from compensated medicines

The National Medical Insurance Company (CNAM) transferred to the contracted pharmacies about 92 million lei for the compensated medicines and medical devices, issued in December 2023. Over 194 thousand people benefited from these medicines.

Dorin Recean, meeting with the Hungarian diaspora: "Citizens are interested in what is happening at home and know the challenges"

The efforts of the authorities in Chisinau to strengthen our country's ties with the European Union, but also the importance of the contribution of each citizen towards joining the EU, were among the topics discussed by Prime Minister Dorin Recean, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea, and the Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrian Efros, with diaspora from Hungary.

Moldova 112 misuse: Pranks, school skips, and consequences

Misusing emergency services can endanger lives. In Moldova, a staggering 45% of calls made to the national 112 number last year were non-urgent, prompting officials to raise concerns and warn of consequences.

Moldovan petition challenges Romania's ID cancellation policy

Over four thousand Moldovans have signed a petition addressed to the Romanian Presidential Administration, Senate, Chamber of Deputies, and Government, urging the defence of Romanian diaspora rights regarding the cancellation of Romanian IDs if more than 10 people are registered at one address.