Moldova reroutes Ukraine travel after Maiaky Bridge attack

Undeterred by surging costs, tripled distances, and the exhaustion of war, residents of Odessa continue their journey home from Moldova.

Moldovan journalist explores social blindness in latest book

Constantin Olteanu, a distinguished figure in Moldovan journalism, has long been a pillar of the nation’s most influential publications, including Tinerimea Moldovei, Literatura și Arta, and Basarabia.

Festive journey begins: 270 children board Santa’s train in Chisinau

Santa's train departed from Chisinau Railway Station on Saturday for a magical adventure. Hundreds of children from vulnerable families and those with special needs experienced unforgettable moments during the charity event "Race to the North Pole." The children had the opportunity to ride the train for an hour, participate in interactive activities and musical performances, and even meet Santa Claus.

Researchers’ Gala 2025: Honoring scientific excellence in the Republic of Moldova

Over 50 researchers from the Republic of Moldova were honored on Saturday for their remarkable contributions across various scientific fields. The academic and research community was celebrated at the 2025 Researchers' Gala, which acknowledged their achievements in medicine, energy, education, and research focused on the country's security and sustainable development.

Turkey on alert after three unidentified drones found in a week

An unidentified drone crashed in the northwestern Turkish province of Balıkesir, local newspaper Haberler reported, citing Meduza Live. The device was found by farmers in a field in the Manyas district.

Education Gala 2025: diplomas and awards for school excellence

Students, teachers, and mentors from Chișinău who achieved outstanding results were honored at the 2025 Education Gala. They received diplomas, cash prizes, vouchers, and sets of books for their accomplishments in the field. The thrilled winners expressed that their journey to this moment was long and required significant hard work, perseverance, and dedication.

EU accession process advances as Moldova starts technical negotiations

The Republic of Moldova is entering a new phase in its journey toward European Union membership, focusing on technical accession negotiations. This process aims to initiate discussions on key areas, such as Fundamental Values, the Internal Market, and External Relations. This occurs within a challenging regional context, characterized by the ongoing war in Ukraine and political obstacles from Hungary concerning Ukraine. Experts are advising the authorities to persist with reforms to take full advantage of the opportunity for EU accession.

Ministers and artists join charity campaign

Journalists, MPs, ministers and artists left their offices and stages for a day to take on the role of cashiers at a supermarket in Chisinau. The action takes place as part of the "Being Santa Claus is Easy!" campaign.

Moldova becomes transit route for vital goods after infrastructure strikes in southern Ukraine

Due to recent attacks on critical infrastructure, including damage to the bridge on the Odessa-Reni road, some freight flows from southern Ukraine will be temporarily redirected through the Republic of Moldova. Authorities in Chisinau stated that this measure is necessary to ensure the continued supply of essential goods. They also mentioned that the situation is being managed in a coordinated manner with the involvement of various state institutions.

New law allows patients to reclaim money paid for medical services from the state

Individuals who paid for medical services in 2025 may be able to recover part of their expenses by reducing their income tax, provided they meet the conditions outlined in the Fiscal Code. This benefit is applied during the tax return process and allows taxpayers to deduct expenses for medical services or optional medical insurance from their taxable income, up to the limit of an average salary in the economy, which is 16,100 lei in 2025.

Dedicated lanes, new trolleybus stations, and airport–city center express route discussed at Chisinau Municipal Council

The Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for Chisinau outlines several key initiatives to improve public transport. These include expanding lanes dedicated to public transportation, establishing "park and ride" parking lots at the city's entrances, and creating new trolleybus stations in peripheral areas and near medical institutions. Additionally, the plan proposes evaluating the feasibility of launching an express route between "Eugen Doga" International Airport and the city center, including service during nighttime hours.

Unauthorized tree cutting in Bălți draws penalties from environmental inspectors

Environmental inspectors from the municipality of Balti detected several violations of environmental protection legislation last week. Inspections carried out in the area resulted in fines and the reporting of significant environmental damage.