Stores must display products' country of origin starting August 10

Starting on August 10, 2026, retailers will be required to display the country of origin for food products on their price labels, as mandated by new provisions of the Internal Trade Law. This measure aims to provide consumers with clearer and more accurate information.

Ministry of Education and Caritas to modernize sanitary facilities in four schools

The health facilities in four general education institutions will undergo rehabilitation with a total investment of approximately four million lei. This funding is part of a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) and the Moldovan branch of Caritas Czech Republic.

"We await justice": 22 years since the closure of Romanian-language schools on the left bank of the Nistru

July 15 marks the 22nd anniversary of the most aggressive intimidation campaign of the unrecognized regime in Tiraspol against Romanian-language schools in the Transnistrian region. The moment is marked by the shocking testimony of Eleonora Cercavschi, the principal of the “Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt” Lyceum in Grigoriopol, who recalled, in an interview for Teleradio-Moldova, how armed troops entered the institution, forcibly evacuated children and teachers, vandalized classrooms and publicly burned textbooks in Latin script.

Roma Baron Artur Cerari will be laid to rest on July 18 amid nationwide tributes

Preparations are underway in Soroca for the funeral of the Roma baron, Artur Cerari, scheduled for Saturday, July 18. At the entrance to the cemetery, a tomb made of green marble imported from Italy and adorned with golden pillars has been erected. Meanwhile, on the 11th day of the vigil, Roma from across the country are gathering to pay their respects to the traditional leader of the community.

Health insurance: 16% of Moldovans lack mandatory coverage

More than 84% of Moldovan citizens currently hold compulsory health insurance policies. Being insured ensures free access to a wide range of services, including expensive consultations, tests, and compensated treatments. In contrast, uninsured individuals have access only to a minimal package of services and must cover the full cost of complex medical interventions.

"We'll miss our families, but we're saving lives". Moldovan firefighters head to Greece to battle wildfires

A group of twenty-four firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergencies has set off for Greece to help extinguish wildfires in the Thessaloniki region. They are traveling with seven specialized vehicles to support their efforts in the Hellenic Republic, which has encountered some of the most devastating wildfires in recent decades. These fires have become more frequent and severe due to extreme temperatures and climate change.

France celebrates Bastille Day with strategic European focus

France celebrated its National Day on July 14 with a grand military parade along the Champs-Élysées, highlighting the theme of "Europe's strategic reawakening."

Russian drone crash in Moldova highlights air defense gaps

A Russian Geran-2 strike drone carrying a 40-kilogram high-explosive warhead crashed on July 13 near a residential area in Copanca village, Causeni district.

Moldova Church under Moscow seeks ties with Romanian Metropolis

The Moldovan Orthodox Church, which operates under the Moscow Patriarchate, has signaled a desire to mend ties with the rival Metropolis of Bessarabia, subordinate to the Romanian Orthodox Church.

Russian drone with 40kg payload crashes in Copanca, Moldova

A fallen Russian Geran-2 drone carrying 40 kilograms of explosives could have flattened a residential house or destroyed up to three floors of an apartment building had it exploded in the village of Copanca, security experts warned.

Moldovan firefighters deploy to Greece for EU wildfire mission

A team of 24 firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) will deploy to Greece on July 14. They will assist Greek authorities in combating severe forest fires across the country.

Moldova needs malpractice law to protect doctors and patients

Moldova’s lack of a modern medical malpractice framework harms both patients and healthcare workers, according to medical management expert Rodica Rusu-Gramma.