Capital safety prioritized: Ghidighici stormwater drain will be repaired in 2026

The spillway of the Ghidighici dam, located in a suburb of the capital, will undergo complete rehabilitation in 2026, as announced by the Minister of Environment, Gheorghe Hajder. The official emphasized that this project is a crucial investment in the safety of Chisinau and aims to protect the population from flood risks.

„Help at the Meter”: beneficiaries can pick up their money at the post office starting December 15

Beneficiaries of energy compensation can collect their payments at post offices nationwide. Starting today, December 15, individuals who are unable to receive payments through a bank or social card can visit the post office. They must present their identity card for verification.

December climate in Moldova: Crippling frost and unseasonal warmth

December typically marks the start of the meteorological winter in Moldova. In most years, the average monthly air temperature is negative across almost the entire country, ranging from about 0°C in the south to -2°C in the north.

Ukraine willing to renounce NATO goal under conditions

Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky announced on December 14 that Ukraine is prepared to give up its bid for NATO membership. This major strategic shift, however, is strictly conditional.

Moldova's Alina Stremous ranks 18th with perfect shooting

Moldovan athlete Alina Stremous secured a notable Top-20 finish in the pursuit event at the Biathlon World Cup stage held in the Austrian resort of Hochfilzen. Stremous ranked 18th in the challenging 10-kilometer race.

Chernobyl liquidators honored as Russia's war creates new danger

On December 14, Ukraine marks the Day of Commemoration for the Chernobyl liquidators, paying tribute to the thousands who, in 1986, consciously confronted the world's most severe nuclear disaster.

Greece and Moldova strengthen cooperation on European path

Președinta Republicii Moldova, Maia Sandu, va efectua luni, 15 decembrie, o vizită de lucru în Republica Elenă. În cadrul deplasării oficiale, șefa statului va avea întrevederi cu Președintele Greciei, Constantine Tasoulas, precum și cu Prim-ministrul elen, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

War financing crisis: Russia budget deficit worst since 1999

Russia’s state revenues from oil and natural gas are projected to plummet by almost half in December compared to the previous year, falling to 410 billion rubles ($5.17 billion), driven by declining crude oil prices and a stronger ruble, according to Reuters calculations published Friday.

Gavriliță pushes $2 billion Moldova salary reform ahead of schedule

The new Moldova public sector salary law may take effect far earlier than the original January 1, 2027 deadline.

German troops head to the Poland-Belarus border without needing Bundestag vote

Germany will deploy military engineers to eastern Poland, specifically along the volatile Poland-Belarus border and near the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, to help fortify the NATO eastern flank.

Over 1,500 participate in Christmas Family Run Chișinău

Over 1,500 children, accompanied by their parents, participated in the 3-kilometer race of the Christmas Marathon Chișinău, 2025 edition.

Check your caterer's license to prevent food poisoning, ANSA urges

Catering services are increasingly popular for organizing private events—such as birthdays, memorial services, and corporate meetings—primarily for convenience and to free up dozens of hours of planning and preparation time.