Moldova loan portfolio hits MDL 100bn amid inflation

Moldovans are increasingly relying on credit to meet day-to-day costs, as incomes fail to keep pace with high inflation.

Moldova water quality crisis: Half of village supplies fail tests

More than half of all public water supplies in Moldovan villages have failed quality tests, according to the National Public Health Agency (ANSP).

Moldova's huge food waste crisis amid extreme poverty

While over a third of Moldova's population lives in extreme poverty, and food prices have reached their highest level in 25 years, food waste remains a significant problem.

Flu shots prioritized for the elderly and chronically ill

Health authorities started a national flu vaccination campaign, distributing 240,000 vaccine doses to health institutions across the country. Immunization is particularly recommended for at-risk groups, including the elderly, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic conditions. Specialists emphasize that vaccination is the safest and most effective way to prevent complications associated with the flu.

One in three breast cancer cases detected late in Moldova

The number of breast cancer cases, which is the most common type of cancer among women in the Republic of Moldova, is on the rise. One-third of these cases are diagnosed at advanced stages of the disease, when treatments are often ineffective.

Alexandru Cazacu, guitarist of the legendary band "Noroc", died

Renowned musician Alexandru Cazacu, the guitarist of the band "Noroc" and a People's Artist, has passed away. As a member of one of the most emblematic bands in the Republic of Moldova's light music scene, Alexandru Cazacu significantly influenced an entire era in the history of local music with his exceptional talent.

Possible explosive found in suspicious baggage at Chișinău “Eugen Doga” International Airport

A bag containing an explosive substance was discovered on the morning of October 17, at the Eugen Doga International Airport in Chisinau. According to the Border Police, passengers and airport employees were evacuated, and check-in procedures were temporarily suspended.

ASP updates schedule: online services unavailable from October 20

Citizens will not be able to submit online applications for civil status services from October 20 to November 4. The Public Services Agency announced this temporary suspension in preparation for the launch of the new "Civil Status Acts" information system on November 3.

45% rise in entry bans: Over 8,500 travelers denied access to Moldova in 2025

In 2025, the number of individuals banned from entering the Republic of Moldova has significantly increased. In the first nine months of this year, the Border Police refused entry to 8,578 people, marking a rise of approximately 45% compared to the same period last year. This group includes not only foreign nationals but also citizens of the Republic of Moldova who were turned away at the border.

TV Gagauzia was fined 32,000 lei for political bias and disinformation during the electoral campaign

The regional public broadcaster Gagauziya Radio Televizionu (GRT) was fined 32,000 lei by the Audiovisual Council (CA) and sanctioned with a public warning, after the regulatory institution found serious deviations from the principles of fairness, balance and impartiality in the coverage of the parliamentary elections of September 28, 2025.

EU grants Moldova access to AI supercomputers and cutting-edge research platforms

Researchers and entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova will have access to high-performance computing infrastructures due to the country’s accession to the European initiative "AI Factories." This strategic program of the European Union is focused on the development and utilization of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures.

RANKING | Moldovan passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 121 countries

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova can travel to 121 countries and territories either visa-free or with a visa on arrival. According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Moldovan passport ranks 48th out of 227 countries, an improvement from its previous ranking of 49th last year.