Chisinau Airport greets its five-millionth passenger with music

Five million passengers have passed through Eugen Doga International Airport since the beginning of the year. The record was celebrated with the landing of Monica Racila, who was the five millionth passenger. Settled in France for two decades, she returned home on Friday and was greeted with music and gifts. The airport administration says this increase in passenger numbers highlights the need for expansion work at the airport.

Chisinau government launches record reforestation drive: 460 million lei allocated

Moldova has an afforestation rate of just over 11 percent, making it one of the lowest in the Black Sea region, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for this year. In comparison, Bulgaria has an afforestation rate of approximately 35 percent, Romania is at 19 percent, and Ukraine is just under 16 percent. Moldovan authorities report that extensive afforestation campaigns have been initiated in recent years, with significant funding allocated to expand forested areas.

Maia Sandu will attend consecration of the National Cathedral’s painting in Bucharest

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, will attend the consecration ceremony of the painting at the National Cathedral in Bucharest on Sunday, according to officials from Chisinau, as reported by Agerpres.

Gaza evacuation mission: four Palestinian citizens will reach their families in the Republic of Moldova

Four Palestinian citizens, who are spouses of Moldovan citizens, are being evacuated from Gaza and will be brought to the Republic of Moldova. This information was shared by Mihai Popșoi, the acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during an event on Friday, October 24, where he presented his activity report to the government led by Dorin Recean.

Chief Prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has three deputies: CSP approved the appointments

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (SCP) has approved the appointment of three prosecutors as deputy chief prosecutors of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (APO). The positions have been assigned to Victor Muntean, Ina Frunză-Bargan, and Ion Pripa, as proposed by the chief prosecutor of the APO, Marcel Dumbrăvan.

More young Roma pursue studies: 110 merit scholarships from the Education Ministry this year

A total of 110 Roma students will receive merit scholarships valued at 1,200 lei per month for the 2025-2026 academic year. This support, provided by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC), aims to encourage young Roma to continue their studies and excel academically.

EU Accession: How a board game is educating Moldova's youth

Dozens of students from European Clubs in the Republic of Moldova are participating in 'The European Course' board game this week, an initiative designed to deepen their knowledge of the European Union (EU) and the country's European integration process.

Moldova: Vishing scammer jailed five years for 87k lei fraud

A resident of Moldova's capital, Chișinău, has lost 87,000 lei (around £3,800) from her bank card after strangers fraudulently obtained her access password.

Future of pharmacy: Moldova experts redefine healthcare role

The pharmacy is no longer just a place to buy medicine, but a cornerstone of modern healthcare, according to participants at a conference marking the 80th anniversary of the "Nicolae Testemițanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) in the capital, Chisinau.

Police exercise: Hîncești residents asked to remain calm

Special police unit 'Fulger' is holding a tactical exercise on Wednesday, 22 October, in the Hîncești district.

Chișinău Summit: Social media activists from nine countries discuss democracy and freedom of expression

Around 50 activists and content creators from former Soviet states have gathered in Chișinău to discuss social media’s potential role as a tool for promoting democracy and freedom of expression.

From Iași to Chișinău – the student who crosses the Prut daily for university

Universities in the Republic of Moldova are becoming increasingly appealing to international students. In the academic year 2025-2026, the number of foreign students rose by 376 compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 1,100. Many of these students are pursuing degrees in fields such as Medicine, Education, or Business. One example is Andrei Tudose, a student from Romania, who commutes daily between Iași and Chișinău to pursue his dream of becoming a dance teacher.