About 8,000 books were collected by the Government as part of the “Library under the Christmas Tree” campaign

During December 2025, hundreds of employees from public institutions, private companies, and non-governmental organisations donated approximately 8,000 books as part of the fourth edition of the "Library under the Christmas Tree" campaign organised by the government.

Baby milk powder recall expanded: six product names from seven batches pulled from sale

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has announced the withdrawal of new batches of Nestlé brand baby milk powder due to non-compliance with an ingredient supplied by external sources.

LIST | Plahotniuc, Iaralov among former officials heard as witnesses in the “kuliok” case

The former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova (PDM), Vlad Plahotniuc, along with his former advisor, Serghei Iaralov, and several former deputies, will testify as witnesses in the case known as "kuliok" (which means "black bag"). This case involves the former President of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Dodon, who is currently on trial. On Monday, December 12, the magistrates of the Supreme Court of Justice partially granted the prosecutors' request and established the list of witnesses who will appear before the court.

Maia Sandu to British journalists: “Putin wants to control Europe”

The geopolitical situation in our region poses significant challenges for countries like the Republic of Moldova. President Maia Sandu asserts that joining the European Union would help safeguard our sovereignty. Another possible solution is reunification with Romania; however, the president notes that, at this time, there is insufficient support for this aspiration.

Farmers demand 50% domestic products in stores. Authorities react

Farmers are calling for a requirement that at least 50% of the products sold in stores be sourced domestically. However, enforcing this measure poses challenges, as retail chains tend to favor suppliers who can guarantee quality, large quantities, and consistent deliveries, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.

Christmas Fair in the Great National Assembly Square extended to January 25

The Christmas Fair in Great National Assembly Square will continue until January 25, one week longer than previously announced. The fair will conclude with a raffle organized by the Chisinau City Hall.

Alexandru Radu saved dozens with his rare blood type

A single blood donation can save at least three lives, and Alexandru Radu knows this from personal experience rather than just statistics. He has donated blood 63 times and is committed to continuing this practice whenever he can. The first life he saved was not just an anonymous recipient; it was a child from his neighborhood who had been seriously injured in an accident.

Geopolitical solutions discussed at COSAC 2026, with Moldova represented by Marcel Spatari

The second session of the Meeting of the Presidents of the Conference of the Specialized Bodies for Community and European Affairs (COSAC) will focus on European geopolitical challenges. This event is taking place on January 11-12 in Cyprus. The Republic of Moldova is being represented by Marcel Spatari, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for European Integration.

Maia Sandu’s 2025 wealth: unchanged assets, lower savings

President Maia Sandu's properties remained unchanged in 2025, while her salary increased, according to the asset declaration submitted to the National Integrity Authority (ANI). The document reveals that Maia Sandu still owns the same real estate as in previous years, but her savings are noticeably more modest compared to what she reported at the start of her first term.

The Nistru ice threatens Molovata ferry service

The ferry crossing the Nistru River in the Molovata area may be temporarily suspended due to ongoing frost and the thickening ice layer on the river. The State Enterprise responsible for managing the ferry service has announced that the situation will be continuously monitored, and the risk of a complete suspension of trips remains high.

Northern Moldova affected by snowfall, 58 vehicles deployed on roads

Recent snowfall over the past few hours has necessitated interventions on several road segments in northern Moldova. According to the National Road Administration (AND), teams worked throughout the night to clear the roads and apply anti-skid materials.

Students are back at school for the second semester

All educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova commenced the second semester of the academic year on January 12, which will conclude on May 29, 2026.