Tatiana Batin leaves Grosu’s team after MoldATSA scandal

Tatiana Batin, the chief of staff for Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and a cousin of President Maia Sandu, has resigned from her position. Grosu stated that the decision was made "by mutual agreement." The resignation comes in the wake of a scandal involving salaries at MoldATSA, where her sister, Anastasia Taburceanu, earned over one million lei in less than a year after being hired as a spokesperson.

First Green Finance and Investment Forum held in Chisinau

Companies in the Republic of Moldova looking to invest in energy-efficient technologies, modern equipment, or solutions that minimize environmental impact can discover available financing opportunities at the Green Finance and Investment Forum Moldova. This forum will be held for the first time in Chisinau on June 29.

Romanian Foreign Minister: Moldova’s EU path is irreversible

The path of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union (EU) is irreversible, and a stronger EU concerns Russia, stated Oana Țoiu, Romania's interim Foreign Minister, in an interview with RFI.

National Memory Congress highlights the 1946–1947 famine and 1941 deportations

This year, the Republic of Moldova observes two significant tragic events in its recent history: the 80th anniversary of the organized famine of 1946–1947 and the 85th anniversary of the Soviet deportations of 1941. To mark these occasions, the National Congress of Memory will be held in Chisinau. This event aims to commemorate the victims of political repression and promote historical truth.

Minor drug cases in Chisinau nearly double

The number of drug trafficking cases is rising in the Republic of Moldova, with traffickers employing increasingly sophisticated methods to smuggle prohibited substances into the country. In the first five months of this year, authorities reported opening 714 criminal cases, approximately 150 more than during the same period last year. Additionally, the number of individuals using drugs has also seen a significant increase, with around 14,000 people registered at the end of last year.

Moldovan company allegedly tried to bypass sanctions to export components for Russian military aviation

A company from the Republic of Moldova allegedly attempted to illegally export components worth 21 million lei to Russia, intended for companies affiliated with the Russian military-industrial complex and subject to international sanctions. The attempt was foiled following an operation carried out by the Information and Security Service (SIS), under the leadership of the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS).

Heat warning: Yellow, Orange, and even Red Codes in effect until July 1

Meteorologists issued Yellow, Orange, and even Red Code warnings in Moldova for the period from June 28 to July 1. Temperatures are expected to exceed 40°C.

"Human dignity cannot be negotiated." Ombudsman's message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

The Ombudsman's Office has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness that torture and human rights violations remain a serious issue in the Republic of Moldova. The initiative marks the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, observed annually on June 26.

CNAM paid 114 million lei for reimbursed medicines and medical devices in May

More than 174,000 people received reimbursed medicines and medical devices in May through the ePrescription information system. For the reimbursed products dispensed during the month, the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) transferred approximately 114 million lei to contracted pharmacies, more than 3 million lei higher than in the same month last year.

Luceafărul theatre actors bring the performance "1946" to PMAN in memory of the victims of the famine

The exhibition dedicated to the victims of the deportations, set up in the Great National Assembly Square (PMAN) in Chișinău, will become the stage this evening, June 26, for the performance "1946", which actors from the Republican "Luceafărul" Theatre will present starting at 8:00 p.m.

Travelers must declare certain medicines at customs

Individuals traveling abroad may only carry medications for personal use or for their family members during the trip. Prescription medications must be declared in writing to the customs officer.

DiscoverEU: Moldova’s planned 2027 program explained

During the second Moldova-European Union Summit held in Brussels on June 22, the European Commission announced plans to extend the DiscoverEU program for young people in Moldova starting in 2027. This announcement, welcomed in the summit's joint statement, means that 18-year-old Moldovan teenagers will have the opportunity to obtain a European rail pass and a discount card to explore the continent for the first time.