Moldovan winemakers won 90 medals at the “Vinul Moldovei” national contest

Moldovan winemakers won a total of 90 medals at the third edition of the national contest “Vinul Moldovei” (‘Wine of Moldova’) held on November 21 and 22 in Chisinau. Among the awarded wines, 8 received the Grand Gold Medal, 73 wines were awarded Gold Medals, and 9 received Silver Medals.

They tried to cross the border with undeclared currency. Two people, documented by the authorities

Two individuals are under criminal investigation after attempting to leave the Republic of Moldova with undeclared cash. These incidents were reported by the Border Police at Chisinau International Airport.

Holodomor victims commemorated in Chisinau

On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-1933, a tragic event that marked the history of Ukraine, and in 1946-1947, the history of Bessarabia. This year, the commemoration is held under the theme "Light a candle for the victims of the Holodomor. In the fight for Ukraine, support the soldiers." A commemoration was also held in Chisinau, where participants spoke about one of the worst national catastrophes - the organized famine - which claimed millions of lives.

Local product fairs organized in all sectors of Chisinau

Residents and guests of the capital are invited, on Saturday and Sunday, to visit the fairs open in all sectors of Chisinau. According to a press release from the Chisinau City Hall, the events are organized with the aim of supporting local producers and providing the residents of Chisinau with access to seasonal agricultural products and handicrafts.

Strong winds warning: Essential safety advice for citizens

Given the strong winds forecasted by meteorologists, emergency responders have issued safety recommendations to citizens to minimise the risk of injury and material damage.

State budget secures teacher pay amid artificial crisis claims

The Ministry of Finance approved the allocation of 123 million lei out of the 209 million requested by Chișinău City Hall.

Moldova cracks down on illegal military uniforms with new bill

The illegal manufacturing or sale of military service uniforms will be penalised, with a draft bill amending several laws having been adopted by Parliament in the second reading.

Children’s Ombudsman urges Moldova to protect kids from violence

The Children’s Ombudsman urges public authorities to make every necessary effort to establish a safe and protective environment for all children in the Republic of Moldova. This is the appeal made by the People’s Advocate for Children’s Rights, Vasile Coroi, following an incident of violence against a one-year-old child.

Moldova's cultural voucher: A boost for young culture enthusiasts

Moldova launched a "Cultural Voucher" program in 2022 to encourage young people to engage with culture. This digital voucher, worth 1,000 Lei, can be used to buy books, attend concerts, theatre performances, or movies.

Moldova cracks down on Interpol bribery scheme

This week, Moldovan authorities seized two vehicles worth over 1.2 million lei as part of an ongoing investigation into a corruption scheme that involved blocking Interpol Red Notices.

Bad weather triggers accidents on Moldova roads: Police warning

Several road accidents have taken place in the past few hours on the country’s roads due to adverse weather conditions.

Dorin Recean urges Ministers to evaluate subordinate institutions: "We must continue to restore order"

Prime Minister Dorin Recean called on ministers to assess the performance of all subordinate institutions and their leaders to promote order, discipline, and de-bureaucratization.