Moldova emergency services respond to 88 crisis missions amid icy road conditions

Moldova's General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) performed 88 emergency missions over the last 24 hours to assist citizens caught in hazardous winter weather.

Moldova farmers' protest threatens traffic on Telenești highway on Christmas Eve

Moldovan police have issued a high-priority travel warning for the Negureni–Telenești highway on January 6.

Moldova doubles sign-on bonuses to stop rural doctor exodus

Moldova is struggling to fill medical vacancies in its rural districts as medical school graduates increasingly bypass positions outside the capital.

Moldova commits €2 million to EcoVoucher program for 2026 household energy savings

The Moldovan government will continue its flagship EcoVoucher program in 2026 with a confirmed budget of €2.04 million (approx. 40 million MDL).

Chisinau social services seek families for 85 children awaiting adoption

Chisinau municipal authorities have identified 85 children eligible for adoption at the start of 2026.

Moldova enhances digital health with 14 new e-prescription features

The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has upgraded Moldova's digital e-prescription system with 14 new functionalities.

Moldovans to drink over 200 cups of coffee annually as bean imports surge

Moldova’s coffee market is undergoing a significant transformation, with annual consumption per adult expected to exceed 200 cups in 2026.

Moldova 1 dominates New Year’s Eve ratings as Maia Sandu’s speech viewership doubles

Moldova’s national public broadcaster, Moldova 1, secured the top television ratings during New Year’s Eve, outperforming its closest competitor by nearly 4%.

Moldova’s demographic crisis: Pensioners now make up 28% of total population

Retirees now account for nearly 28% of Moldova’s total population, according to year-end 2025 data from the National Social Insurance House (CNAS).

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.

Mandatory health insurance in Moldova: Deadline and discount rules for 2026

The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has officially opened the payment window for the 2026 mandatory medical insurance.