Health insurance revenues exceed 4 billion MDL in Q1 2026

Moldova’s National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) transferred over €306 million (approx. 6 billion MDL) for medical and pharmaceutical services during the first four months of 2026. This represents a significant increase of roughly 854 million MDL compared to the same period last year.

Minister Junghietu: Battery systems now cover 7% of peak demand

Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu announced that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) currently cover 50 MW of Moldova’s 700 MW total consumption. Authorities plan to expand this capacity to 200 MWh in the coming months.

Flowers over the Prut: When Romania defied the Soviet border

On May 6, 1990, hundreds of thousands of Romanians gathered on both banks of the Prut River to stage the "Bridge of Flowers," a historic defiance of the Soviet border. This symbolic event allowed citizens from Romania and the then-Moldavian SSR to cross the frontier without passports for the first time since World War II.

Nicușor Dan rules out early elections, starts talks to form a pro-Western government

Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that he will start informal consultations with various political parties to form a new government. The president also ruled out the possibility of early elections. These statements were made during a brief press conference at the Cotroceni Palace on the evening of May 5.

Brussels: Dan Barna urges continued EU technical support for Moldova’s institutions

The Republic of Moldova plays a crucial role in enhancing the credibility and integrity of the European Union's enlargement process, says Romanian MEP Dan Barna. He believes the European Commission should maintain its technical support for Moldovan institutions. These statements were made following the 17th meeting of the Moldova-European Union Parliamentary Association Committee, held on May 5 in Brussels.

Minister Gavriliță in Brussels: “Moldova maintains macroeconomic stability despite external challenges”

Moldova strengthens its macroeconomic stability despite external challenges. The message was delivered by Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță at the annual EU Candidate Countries Economic and Financial Dialogue held on May 5 in Brussels.

European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas will visit Chișinău on May 7–8

European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas will pay an official visit to Moldova from May 7 to 8. She will hold several meetings in Chișinău, including with the country’s leadership.

An IMF expert team will visit Moldova from May 7 to 20

An IMF team of experts, led by Alina Iancu, will visit Moldova from May 7 to 20 for discussions with the authorities following a request for a new programme supported under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).

African swine fever detected near Costești. Infected pigs found abandoned; ANSA imposes control measures

Two pig carcasses were found abandoned in an orchard near Costești in Ialoveni district. Authorities disinfected the area, and after lab tests confirmed African swine fever, they introduced special control measures.

Partnership to avoid EU accession mistakes. Moldova, Ukraine, and Western Balkan countries formalize a platform

Moldova, Ukraine, and Western Balkan countries formalize a parliamentary dialogue partnership. Leaders launched the initiative in Copenhagen during a broader meeting of EU candidate states.

Moldova strengthens its strategic partnership with North Carolina

Moldova’s partnership with North Carolina in the United States remains durable and pragmatic and delivers concrete results that directly benefit citizens, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi said at the opening of the bilateral cooperation committee meeting. The event took place on May 5 in Chișinău and U.S. Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall co chaired it.

One in five children is overweight. Doctors warn of the risks: Heart disease and diabetes

One in five seven-year-olds is overweight, and data shows that this number has tripled over the last five years. Doctors warn that childhood obesity is a chronic disease with serious long-term effects. Early intervention, free from stigma, is essential for children's health.