Last year, thousands received locomotor prostheses, mostly for knees

Last year, over 7,200 individuals received prostheses for their locomotor systems, which represents approximately 800 more interventions than in 2024. The surgeries focused on knee, hip, and shoulder prosthetics, with the majority being knee interventions—over 5,000 surgeries performed.

Book Fair shows 55 releases; Arcadie Suceveanu signs the surprise book

"The Castle in the Form of a Book," by Arcadie Suceveanu, will be the surprise gift for children at this year's International Book Fair for Children and Youth. Now in its 27th edition, the fair will be held from April 23 to 26 at Moldexpo. It will feature over 70 publishing houses, offering discounts of up to 30% on thousands of titles.

Most stroke patients in Republic of Moldova are of working age

Stroke remains a significant medical emergency in the Republic of Moldova, affecting approximately 7,000 citizens each year. The unpredictable nature of the condition, coupled with a rising number of patients in recent years, underscores the urgent need for enhanced vigilance in diagnosis and prevention, according to doctors.

Before Easter of the Dead, people clean graves, bring flowers, and remember loved ones

Great bustle in the cemeteries, before the Easter of the Dead. People went to take care of the graves of the deceased. On Sunday or Monday, they will meet with relatives and friends to remember those who have passed away. People who will go to the "Saint Lazar" Cemetery in Chisinau will have to reach the area only by public transport, as circulation of other vehicles will be suspended. The municipal authorities also announced the organisation of special and free routes to facilitate the flow of passengers.

Moldova commemorates victims of Soviet man-made famine and forced collectivization

On the third Saturday of April, the Republic of Moldova officially commemorates the victims of the Soviet-orchestrated famine. Historical archives and recent scholarly findings confirm that the mass starvation was a deliberate state policy designed to break social resistance and force collectivization.

Moldova allocates €7 million to community health as home care visits surge in 2025

Moldova’s National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has allocated over €7.04 million (approx. 138 million MDL) to community and home-based medical assistance in 2025. This funding surge targets home-based care, mental health services, and youth-friendly health initiatives.

National Bank of Moldova issues silver coin commemorating victims of 1946-1947 Soviet-induced famine

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) has officially released a new silver commemorative coin titled "In memoriam: The 1946-1947 Famine in Bessarabia." The issue marks a solemn tribute to the victims of a tragedy orchestrated by the Soviet regime.

Moldova and Romania restore strategic Cantemir-Fălciu railway link after 30-year hiatus

A high-level diplomatic delegation will inaugurate the restored Cantemir–Fălciu railway segment on April 22. The round-trip journey from Prut-2 (Moldova) to Fălciu (Romania) marks the official resumption of traffic on a strategic line that has remained inactive for over three decades.

Moldova to close legal loopholes facilitating judicial evasion to Transnistria

Moldovan Speaker of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, has announced that legislative amendments designed to prevent defendants from fleeing before sentencing will be adopted as a matter of priority.

Moldova commemorates 80 years since state-engineered famine under Soviet regime

Moldova observed a national day of mourning on April 16 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1946–1947 famine. Local communities across the country held religious services and floral tributes to honor the hundreds of thousands of lives lost during the catastrophe.

New digital service: online waste environmental permit for businesses

Environmental authorization for waste management can now be obtained online, following the complete digitalization and integration of the service into government platforms, as announced by the authorities.

€150K student platform offers free digital resources

Students, parents, and teachers will have free access to digital educational resources, including electronic textbooks and instructional videos, through a dedicated platform. The authorities plan to launch this platform by the end of June, and its concept received approval from the Government during the April 15 meeting.