ANSA advises to protect animals during flood risk period

Citizens are encouraged to take precautions to ensure the safety of farm and pet animals during this flood-risk period. The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) recommends regularly checking the condition of animals and taking prompt action to prevent them from facing unnecessary dangers.

Parliament voted: Moldova will issue new EU-standard passports

The Republic of Moldova will issue modern passports and travel documents from 2026, designed to meet European security standards. In the second reading, the Parliament voted on a draft amending the Law on Identity Documents.

Alexandru Machidon appointed acting Prosecutor General by decree signed by Maia Sandu

Alexandru Machidon was appointed as the acting Prosecutor General. This decree was signed by President Maia Sandu on May 28.

Web pages with criminal content will be blocked

Web pages that contain information intended for the preparation or commission of crimes will be blocked. The government has approved new instructions that require the cessation of access to these online resources and the removal of the relevant information directly from the source. Authorities state that this measure is necessary because online platforms are also used for selling drugs.

Several members of Parliament summoned by police and liable to fines for wearing the St. George ribbon

Seven deputies may face fines for wearing the Saint George ribbon, which was banned in the Republic of Moldova on May 9. This information was reported by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin. She noted that 70 incidents have been documented nationwide, with 55 of those occurring in the municipality of Chisinau.

Voted by the Government: New crossing point will be opened in Ungheni

A new border crossing point will be established in Ungheni. The Government has approved the beginning of negotiations and the signing of a protocol to amend the Agreement with Romania on state border crossing points.

Municipal councilor Victor Chironda resigned

Municipal Councillor Victor Chironda has resigned, citing concerns about the current leadership at City Hall. He believed that the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) has become a passive extension of the MAN party and that its operations were ultimately obstructed.

Echoes of Bessarabia's 1812 annexation. Historian: "A drama of a divided people"

On May 28, 1812, the Treaty of Bucharest established peace between the Russian and Ottoman Empires, but it also resulted in the separation of Bassarabia from the Principality of Moldova. Without the consent of the local population, the territory situated between the Prut and the Nistru rivers was annexed to the Russian Empire, forming a province known as Bassarabia. More than two centuries later, historians note that the implications of this decision continue to impact society, which remains divided by the Prut border.

MFA: Moldovan woman was evacuated from Gaza

A citizen of the Republic of Moldova was evacuated from the Gaza Strip today, May 27, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The woman is currently safe and is expected to return to the Republic of Moldova shortly with the support of the authorities. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, her three children will remain in the Gaza Strip in the care of their deceased father's family.

Customs traffic at Leova temporarily suspended due to rising the Prut River levels

Maintenance work at the pontoon bridge near the "Leova–Bumbata" crossing point was completed, and the Leova customs post has resumed normal operations, according to the Customs Service.

EBU Summit starts in Chisinau. TRM – host of the EBU News Contacts Meeting 2025

The annual meeting of journalists from the European public media network, the EBU News Contacts Meeting 2025, began today in Chisinau. The event brings together over 100 representatives from public radio and television stations across 56 member states and associated states of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). This year, for the first time, the meeting is hosted by the "Teleradio-Moldova" Company (TRM) in the Republic of Moldova.

Major investments in healthcare: Moldova modernizes hospitals with support from Japan

The Republic of Moldova is enhancing its healthcare system by making significant investments in infrastructure and medical equipment, with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Over the past three years, around eight million euros have been allocated for hospital modernization. On Monday, representatives from the agency visited the Mother and Child Institute (IMC) in Chisinau to observe the improvements made through these projects.