Moldovan doctor warns against unprescribed back-to-school vitamins

Parents should seek targeted medical checks rather than blanket clinical screenings as children return to classrooms across Moldova, family medicine specialists advised on public television, emphasizing posture, vision, and symptom monitoring.

Collector Petru Costin revives Moldova's medieval banners for public display

A unique collection of 45 historical Moldovan flag replicas, including medieval standards from the reign of Stephen the Great, is preserving the country's heraldic heritage at the Customs Service Museum in Chisinau.

El Nino set to reach very strong peak, driving global climate shocks

The El Niño weather pattern will intensify over coming months to reach “very strong” levels by late 2026, threatening severe global climate disruptions through February 2027, the World Meteorological Organization warned.

Trump demands Europe reimburse U.S. Ukraine aid

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will demand European nations reimburse Washington for past military aid and ammunition provided to Ukraine to counter Russia's ongoing invasion.

Chișinău school for Ukrainian pupils reopens after $100,000 upgrade

The “Taras Shevchenko” Gymnasium in Chișinău opened the new school year with upgraded facilities, supported by over $100,000 in international funding for its predominantly Ukrainian student body.

Moldovan MPs back grain import licenses to protect local farmers

Moldova's parliament approved a provisional grain and oilseed import licensing regime in first reading on Thursday, while senior lawmakers demanded extending the protections through 2027 to shield domestic farmers from regional market shocks.

Moldovan inquiry reveals ghost firms and illegal board earnings

Moldovan lawmakers referred dozens of audit reports to prosecutors on Thursday, revealing widespread mismanagement of state-owned enterprises, unmonitored public assets, and officials unlawfully collecting up to €20,000 annually from multiple board seats.

Moldovan lawmakers back €4.3M UNITAR defense support package

On 2 September, the Foreign Policy Committee of Moldova’s Parliament endorsed an agreement with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to implement a €4.32 million (approx. 84.7 million MDL) grant project.

Over 130 Moldovan councils join EAST GATE to access EU funds

Over 130 Moldovan local authorities will secure direct access to European Union regional development funds by joining the newly formed EAST GATE European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation, officials announced in Chișinău.

Doctors urge specialist care as ragweed season peaks

Health specialists in Moldova are warning residents against self-medication as peak ragweed pollination poses acute respiratory risks for an estimated 20 percent of the population across the country.

Defense chief pledges army modernization on 35th anniversary

Moldova marked the 35th anniversary of its National Army on Thursday, as Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi praised service members and highlighted ongoing military modernization to protect civilian security and regional stability.

Russia bypasses Western sanctions via Maldives cargo hub, records show

The Maldives has emerged as a key transit hub funneling hundreds of millions of dollars in restricted Western goods to Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing flight records and logistics data.