Ukrainian stopped at border with six suspected gold bars

At the Palanca customs post, six bars believed to be gold were found in the luggage of a 48-year-old Ukrainian citizen. The individual was one of the 36 passengers on a bus preparing to enter the Republic of Moldova.

Safe haven: Moldova grants citizenship to associates of anti-war band Bi-2

Pro-European President Maia Sandu signed a decree on New Year’s Eve 2025 granting Moldovan citizenship to eight Russian nationals.

National health insurance covers record 724,000 patients in Moldova during 2025

The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) allocated over 1.2 billion MDL (approx. €61.2 million) in 2025 to support the continuous treatment of patients through subsidized medicines and medical devices.

Moldova weather alert: Yellow code for high winds and ice issued for New Year's Eve

The Republic of Moldova’s State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a new Yellow alert for high winds.

Moldova secures ownership of Odessa sanatorium after Ukraine Supreme Court ruling

The Republic of Moldova has officially secured ownership of nine real estate assets within the "Moldova" Sanatorium complex in Odessa. The decision was delivered on December 17 by the Economic Cassation Court of the Supreme Court of Ukraine and confirmed by Chisinau authorities today.

Moldovan rescue teams respond to over 80 emergencies amid severe wind gusts

Moldova's General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) responded to over 80 incidents in the last 24 hours. Emergency teams were deployed to 34 locations specifically to manage the aftermath of gale-force winds.

Moldovan students worldwide to be honored at 2025 academic excellence gala

The "Student of the Year 2025" will be named on December 27 during the 13th edition of the Gala of Students Originating from the Republic of Moldova.

Moldovan farmers demand extended import curbs on Ukrainian grain

Farmers in Moldova are urging national authorities to reinstate the mandatory licensing requirement for grain and oilseed imports from neighboring Ukraine.

How to lower your electric bill during peak hours

Electricity consumption spikes during peak hours—specifically from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM—when most household appliances run simultaneously and imported energy is more expensive.

New riverfront park and pedestrian boulevard opened in Criuleni

Residents of Criuleni now enjoy a renovated riverfront park and a modern pedestrian boulevard. The total value of this infrastructure investment reaches 14.35 million MDL.

Winter Solstice 2025: When is the shortest day of the year?

The Northern Hemisphere is today marking the winter solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. While many have felt the chill of winter since the start of December, today represents the official astronomical start of the season.

New irrigation system in Crocmaz to serve 2,500 hectares of farmland by 2027

Farmers in Ștefan Vodă are set to gain climate resilience as construction begins on a 157-million-MDL irrigation network, modernizing 2,500 hectares of drought-stricken land near the Ukrainian border.