Foreign citizen detained with 88 undeclared vials at the airport

He planned to fly from Chisinau to Bratislava with 88 vials of an unidentified substance. A 31-year-old Slovak citizen is under investigation by law enforcement and faces sanctions.

Over 8,500 colorectal screening tests in 2025, with hundreds sent for further investigations

In 2025, over 8,500 people benefited from colorectal screening services provided through a prevention program funded by public health resources, according to the National Health Insurance Company.

Emergency services face a demanding start to the year amid accidents, poisonings, and hypothermia

In just under two weeks since the start of the year, there have been 80 road accidents in the Republic of Moldova that required ambulance intervention. These incidents resulted in injuries to 109 individuals, with 79 patients, including 16 children, needing to be transported to the hospital.

Moldovan traveler visits 163 countries: “It’s something wow!”

Global tourism is no longer merely focused on statistics, regulations, and finances; it is increasingly about people, courage, and transformative experiences. Natalia Ciobanu, a traveler from the Republic of Moldova, has visited 163 countries and aims to visit every country in the world.

“Library under the Christmas Tree”, fourth edition: Where will 8,000 books go?

During December 2025, hundreds of employees from public institutions, private companies, and non-governmental organisations donated approximately 8,000 books as part of the fourth edition of the "Library under the Christmas Tree" campaign organised by the government.

Six baby milk powder products from seven batches recalled

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has announced the withdrawal of new batches of Nestlé brand baby milk powder due to non-compliance with an ingredient supplied by external sources.

Great National Assembly Square Christmas Fair extended until Jan. 25

The Christmas Fair in Great National Assembly Square will continue until January 25, one week longer than previously announced. The fair will conclude with a raffle organized by the Chisinau City Hall.

“63 times a hero”: A donor’s lifelong mission

A single blood donation can save at least three lives, and Alexandru Radu knows this from personal experience rather than just statistics. He has donated blood 63 times and is committed to continuing this practice whenever he can. The first life he saved was not just an anonymous recipient; it was a child from his neighborhood who had been seriously injured in an accident.

Snowfall in northern Moldova prompts 58 road vehicles

Recent snowfall over the past few hours has necessitated interventions on several road segments in northern Moldova. According to the National Road Administration (AND), teams worked throughout the night to clear the roads and apply anti-skid materials.

Students return to school as the second semester begins

All educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova commenced the second semester of the academic year on January 12, which will conclude on May 29, 2026.

Moldova bans Ukrainian poultry feed imports over prohibited antibiotic residues

Moldova’s National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has officially suspended all imports of mixed poultry feed from Ukraine.

Chisinau municipal services maintain road safety amid freezing conditions

Chisinau municipal crews worked through the night and into the morning of January 9 to clear snow and ice from streets and sidewalks.