National Police issue safety alert as freezing rain paralyzes Moldovan roads

Dangerous black ice and glazed frost have severely disrupted road and pedestrian traffic across several regions of Moldova this Thursday morning.

Infrastructure gaps and procurement hurdles stall life-saving cancer care in Moldova

Approximately 148 cancer patients in the Republic of Moldova are currently trapped on waiting lists, facing delays of up to five weeks for life-saving radiotherapy. The crisis stems from a severe infrastructure deficit, with only three functional linear accelerators available at the Chisinau Oncology Institute.

Severe weather prompts remote learning and work transition in Chisinau

Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban announced that all municipal schools will transition to remote learning on February 5 and 6. The decision follows severe weather warnings and a high risk of black ice on roads and sidewalks.

From technical compliance to political will: Baltic states pledge support for Moldova's 2027 EU milestone

The integration of the Republic of Moldova into the European Union transcends technical compliance; it is a decisive geopolitical move. This was the core message delivered by the Speakers of the Baltic Parliaments during their official visit to Chisinau between February 2–4, 2026.

Government of Moldova scales international trade access for local enterprises

The Moldovan Government has introduced the "BRIDGE EXPORT" program, a strategic initiative designed to facilitate international market entry for domestic goods and services. Managed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization alongside the Investment Agency, the program targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with high export potential.

MEC launches 'Study in Moldova' 2.0 to showcase competitive domestic higher education

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has launched the second edition of the "Study in Moldova" national campaign. This initiative aims to position domestic universities as competitive alternatives to Western institutions.

Chisinau to streamline local governance with €8.8 million reform budget

The Government of Moldova is set to significantly reduce the number of administrative districts (raions) as part of a deep structural overhaul. Government Secretary General Alexei Buzu announced that the reform aims to consolidate local capacities and accelerate regional development.

Moldova’s Government approves strategic merger to create southern academic hub in Cahul

The Moldovan Government approved the integration of "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" State University of Cahul into the Technical University of Moldova (TUM) during its February 4 session.

Moldova accelerates Vulcanesti-Chisinau power line to end energy vulnerability following major blackout

The nationwide power outage on January 31 resulted in minimal economic disruption as the incident occurred during the weekend when industrial activity was limited. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu confirmed the assessment during a government briefing on February 4.

Moldova strengthens cancer prevention through European partnerships and screening programs

Lifestyle adjustments, including smoking cessation, reduced alcohol consumption, and timely vaccination, could prevent 25% to 30% of cancer cases in the Republic of Moldova, according to Ruslan Baltaga, Director of the National Oncological Institute. Speaking on World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, Baltaga emphasized that regular screenings and primary care consultations are critical in shifting the national healthcare focus from treatment to prevention.

Minister Gheorghe Hajder declares war on forestry corruption following Ghidighici investigation

Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder has called for sweeping resignations and criminal proceedings following the discovery of massive illegal logging at the Ghidighici Forestry District. Inspectors identified 1,007 illegally felled trees, labeling the case as one of the most severe forestry crimes in recent years.

Eurobarometer 2026: 73% of citizens call for increased EU resources to tackle global instability

A new Eurobarometer survey released today, Wednesday, February 4, reveals a deepening sense of geopolitical anxiety across the European Union, contrasted by a surprising wave of optimism in Romania.