“Let us not forget”: Survivors of soviet repressions share testimonies at the National Congress of Memory

Witnesses and survivors of Soviet repression must be encouraged to speak openly about the tragedies they experienced. This important message was highlighted at the first National Congress of Memory, held in Chisinau to mark the 85th anniversary of the Soviet occupation of Bessarabia and northern Bukovina. The authorities promised tangible support for initiatives aimed at preserving historical memory, including the creation of museums, the installation of commemorative plaques in every locality across the country, and the ongoing process of declassifying archives.

Paun Rohovei at the National Congress of Memory: “Indifference to our past suffering risks repeating history”

The current situation in Ukraine illustrates that totalitarian regimes do not vanish on their own. If they are not confronted, they perpetuate the same atrocities as in the past. The Ukrainian ambassador to Chisinau, Paun Rohovei, cautioned during the first National Congress of Memory, held today in Chisinau, that indifference to the crimes and suffering of our people creates conditions for history to repeat itself.

Nicanor Ciochină reappointed as interim mayor by local Council decision

Nicanor Ciochină, who is facing accusations related to a road accident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old teenager, was reappointed as the interim mayor of the village of Boldurești by a majority of the local council. According to ZDG, the councilors from the European Social Democratic Party (PSDE) and the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) voted in favor of Nicanor Ciochină's reappointment.

Igor Grosu at the National Congress of Memory: "Ignorance of history risks repeating it"

Witnesses and survivors of Soviet repressions must speak openly about the tragedies they experienced. The authorities will support the creation of museums, the installation of commemorative plaques in all localities nationwide, and the ongoing declassification of archives. This statement was made today by the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, at the first National Congress of Memory, which was organized in Chisinau, 85 years after the Soviet Union occupied Bassarabia and northern Bukovina.

Bender escapee arrested in Cimișlia

The inmate who escaped from Penitentiary No. 8 in Bender on May 16 was tracked down and detained by law enforcement. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, he was found last night in a village in the Cimișlia district, where he had been hiding to evade arrest.

Moldova weather alert: Storms & fire hazard

Short-duration rains, accompanied by lightning, isolated hail, and wind gusts up to 15–20 meters per second, are expected in the coming hours across Moldova.

Moldova fights denial of communist-era atrocities

The Association of Former Deportees and Political Prisoners of the Republic of Moldova has issued a public appeal, urging authorities to firmly condemn the denial of communist-era repressions and the manipulation of public opinion on this matter.

BAC-2025 results released: 73 students score perfect 10s

The 2025 national Baccalaureate exam's basic session saw 13,005 candidates, or 72.36% of the total admitted, successfully pass.

Moldova: Fathers' Day boosts equality in family life

Starting this year, the Republic of Moldova will officially mark National Fathers' Day on the last Sunday of June.

Exam results: How parental support shapes teen emotions

The days students receive their exam results are typically charged with strong emotions for both children and parents.

New digital panel boosts patient care in capital

Booking appointments with a doctor, checking requests, and accessing information about services and fees will now be easier and free, without the need to wait in line at the registration desk.

Monthly allowances for people with Chernobyl-related disabilities will increase starting August 1

Starting August 1, 2025, people with disabilities who participated in the cleanup efforts following the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident will receive a monthly state allowance increased by 250 lei. This provision is included in a draft law reviewed by the Parliament's Social Protection, Health, and Family Committee.