Travelers received mărțișors at the border on March 1

Customs officers and border guards distributed martisors at Chisinau International Airport. This heartfelt gesture brought many Moldovans to tears as they prepared to travel to distant countries where they have settled. Many of these individuals expressed their intention to share martisors with friends they have made abroad.

Doctors: “Preventing drug use is easier than treating addiction”

Psychiatrists and narcologists are raising concerns about a significant issue in our society: children and adolescents are increasingly at risk of exposure to prohibited substances and drugs. Dr. Ana Constantinova from the Republican Narcology Dispensary highlights the factors that contribute to substance use among young people, as well as behaviors that adults should monitor.

Moldovan Ambassador to Israel: “Security situation remains complex”

The security situation in Israel is complex, according to Alex Roitman, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Israel. He warned that attacks from Iran on Israel may continue in the coming days or even weeks.

Moldovan licenses can be exchanged in France without exams from March 1

Moldovan citizens living in France can exchange their Moldovan driving license for a French one starting March 1, without taking theoretical or practical exams.

MFA: No Moldovan citizens among victims of the Middle East attacks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Chisinau has announced that there are no citizens of the Republic of Moldova among the victims in Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey. The MFA advises strict adherence to local authorities' instructions and encourages everyone to remain vigilant.

Forests will expand by 3,000 hectares; Environment Minister: “We’ll plant 11 million saplings”

The forested area will be expanded by 3,000 hectares, with plans to plant 11 million saplings. This announcement was made by the Minister of Environment, Gheorghe Hajder, on the morning of March 1. He provided details about the upcoming afforestation campaign, which will take place from March 14 to April 14. The campaign will kick off in Sculeni, Ungheni, on a 3.5-hectare plot of land. For the first time, citizens from both the Republic of Moldova and Romania will participate in planting the saplings.

Moldovan woman in Dubai: “Take shelter, stay from windows—panic everywhere”

A Moldovan woman in Dubai reported receiving phone alerts overnight, urging people to seek shelter and stay away from windows. This caused moments of panic in the hotel near the airport.

Tough diagnoses and tests sent abroad: the struggles of rare disease patients

In the Republic of Moldova, approximately 2,500 patients are diagnosed with rare diseases, and more than half of these patients are children. Only 10% of those diagnosed receive the necessary treatment.

Spring begins with a symbol of renewal: the Legend of Mărțișor, presented by the country’s leadership

On March 1, the first day of spring, the Republic of Moldova celebrates Martisor, a symbol of rebirth. On this day, the country's leadership published a video message sharing the legend of Martisor.

Hot meals for over 1,000 elderly and children

More than 1,000 elderly individuals and children in need from 11 multifunctional centres across the Republic of Moldova will receive hot lunches through the campaign organised by the Concordia Public Association.

“Their sacrifice shaped this nation”: Border Police honored fallen heroes in Afghanistan and on the Nistru

The General Inspectorate of the Border Police organized a commemorative event to honor the heroes who lost their lives in the conflict in Afghanistan and during the Nistru war. This occasion served as a moment of gratitude for those who sacrificed their lives for the independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova.

900 candidates register for Moldova’s first Romanian language proficiency certification

Nearly 900 students and adults have registered for the inaugural Romanian language proficiency certification for schools using Russian-language curricula.