"Fast Heroes" arrives in Chisinau schools with interactive lessons on recognizing stroke symptoms

The educational project "Fast Heroes" will be launched in Chisinau, aiming to teach children how to recognize the signs of a stroke and how to respond appropriately to save lives. This initiative, carried out by the Center for Health Strategies and Policies (CSPS), involves primary school students and teachers in raising awareness about the dangers of stroke.

STUDY | One in five 7-year-old children in the Republic of Moldova is overweight

According to the results of the sixth round of the national childhood obesity surveillance study, conducted within the framework of the European COSI Initiative, one in five first-grade children in the Republic of Moldova is overweight. Data collected in 2022–2023 shows that 20.7% of 7-year-old children are overweight, with 8.8% classified as obese and 6.5% as underweight. While this situation is slightly better than the European average during the same period—where 25% of children are overweight and 10% are obese—it does show an increase compared to a similar study conducted in Moldova in 2016.

Moldova young people meet with the EU ambassador: “The European future starts with us”

The new generation is playing an active role in shaping a European future. Nearly a hundred young people, including students and entrepreneurs, gathered to meet with the European Union Ambassador to Chisinau, Iwona Piorko. They were given the opportunity to learn directly about the European support programs available to them.

Deputies of Parliament invited to participate in the national afforestation campaign this fall

Members of Parliament are encouraged to take part in this autumn's afforestation campaign, which aims to plant over 33 million saplings. The campaign will run from November 15 to December 15 and plans to plant trees across 840 hectares within existing forest reserves, as well as create over 2,600 hectares of new forests on land managed by local public authorities.

Swine fever and rabies outbreaks confirmed in several localities; ANSA also warns of bird flu risk

Since the beginning of November, one outbreak of swine fever and two outbreaks of rabies were reported in the Republic of Moldova.

Full or partial scholarships for studies in the USA or the UK: how much parents in Moldova need to contribute

Each year, over 200 students from 20 districts in the Republic of Moldova apply for scholarships to the UK and the USA through the HMC and ASSIST programs. Of those applicants, only 50 to 60 make it to the final stage, and between eight and 15 students are awarded full scholarships annually.

Cigarette smuggling on the Chisinau-Bucharest train: police dismantle network involving CFM employees

Authorities are investigating a network allegedly involving employees of "Calea Ferată din Moldova" for cigarette smuggling on the Chisinau-Bucharest train route. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, this network reportedly exploited their access to railway infrastructure to facilitate the illegal transport of tobacco products across the state border.

Tenants’ associations invited: free energy audits and grants covering up to 70% of apartment building rehabilitation costs

Twenty-five additional tenants' associations in the Republic of Moldova will receive free energy audits for their apartment buildings. This initiative is part of a program launched by the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED) in partnership with UNDP Moldova and with support from Denmark. The energy audits will serve as a foundation for future rehabilitation projects aimed at reducing energy consumption and lowering district heating costs.

New raids in a money-laundering, crypto, and illegal party-funding case tied to the “Șor” network

Law enforcement officers from the National Investigation Inspectorate, along with police officers from the "Fulger" BPDS and PCCOCS prosecutors, are conducting new searches this morning as part of a criminal case involving money laundering, cryptocurrency conversion, and illegal political financing.

Moldova aviation must implement mandatory ISMS for cyber security

Air operators, airports, and air navigation services providers, along with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the Republic of Moldova, must implement a complex Information Security Risk Management System (ISMS) to proactively combat cyberattacks and data leaks.

Moldova to buy mathematics textbooks from Estonia for all grades 1–12

The Moldova curriculum reform will see the entire school curriculum fully revised by 2027, ensuring all subjects have new textbooks adapted to modern teaching and learning standards.

Political influence in Moldova: Moscow Patriarchate clerics promoted

The Metropolis of Moldova (led by Metropolitan Vladimir and subject to the Moscow Patriarchate) has voiced concern over "unfriendly and denigrating statements" targeting the Orthodox Church of Moldova (COM).