Home wine goes global: Story of two Moldovan women in Canada & Greece

Moldovan wine is increasingly gaining recognition in international markets, largely due to the efforts of women from the diaspora who are transforming their homesickness into successful businesses. For example, Ludmila Terza, who has settled in Canada, and Mariana Berescu, based in Greece, are both promoting local wines despite facing bureaucratic challenges and local competition. Their initiatives are helping to bring Moldovan wines closer to foreign consumers.

Water safety in Moldova: experts’ verdict

Currently, about two-thirds of the population in the Republic of Moldova has access to safe drinking water. However, a significant portion of the population, particularly in rural areas, still relies on non-centralised sources, which are susceptible to pollution and poor management. Meanwhile, authorities are making progress in aligning with European standards and are preparing to expand access to safe water by 2030. This was stated by Ion Șalaru, the head of the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP), in an interview with Radio Moldova.

Last 3 days for discounted health insurance: National Health Insurance Company of Moldova warns—penalties start April 1

Individuals looking to purchase health insurance on their own have a limited time to take advantage of discounts of up to 80%. These offers will be available only until March 31. According to official data, approximately 107,000 people have paid a fixed health insurance premium since the beginning of the year, which represents an increase of around 3,000 compared to the same period last year.

Moldova restores key power line after Russian drone strikes

Ukraine has fully restored and put back into operation a strategic high-voltage power line connecting its grid to Romania, the Ministry of Energy announced on Saturday.

Valentina Iusuphodjaev joins Moldova's public media board

The Audiovisual Council (CA) has appointed Valentina Iusuphodjaev to the Supervisory Board of Teleradio-Moldova (TRM), the country's national public broadcaster.

Trump hints at withholding NATO aid amid Iran crisis

President Donald Trump warned on Friday that the United States might not provide military assistance to NATO allies, intensifying his criticism of the alliance during a business forum in Miami.

Russian drone strikes kill three in Odessa and Kryvyi Rih

Russian forces launched two waves of drone attacks on Odessa and a massive strike on Kryvyi Rih overnight, killing at least three people and wounding several others, local authorities reported on Saturday, March 28.

Moldova joins Earth Hour 2026 to cut carbon emissions

The Republic of Moldova will join the global Earth Hour initiative this Saturday, March 28, 2026, to promote environmental protection and climate action.

Middle East conflict costs Russian tour operators €70m in losses

The escalating conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran has inflicted significant financial damage on Russia’s tourism sector. Since the start of hostilities, Russian tour operators have incurred losses totaling approximately 7 billion rubles (€70.5 million), according to Dmitry Gorin, Vice President of the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST).

From Russia with embargo: How Moldova’s wine reached the world

Twenty years after Russia imposed a total ban on Moldovan wine, the industry has transformed from a Soviet-era bulk supplier into a high-value global competitor. On 27 March 2006, the Kremlin blocked imports citing "health concerns," a move widely interpreted by international observers as geopolitical retaliation.

Moldova’s e-prescription system serves 176,000 in February

More than 176,000 people in Moldova received compensated medicines and medical devices in February. These were issued through the "eRețeta" digital system, according to the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM).

US senators propose sanctions on Hungary over Russia energy ties

U.S. senators are moving to introduce a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting high-ranking Hungarian officials. The legislation focuses on those responsible for maintaining Russian energy imports and stalling European financial assistance to Ukraine.