Moldova confirms two West Nile virus cases, one locally acquired

Moldovan health authorities have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus, including one locally transmitted infection, prompting public health warnings amid an escalating European mosquito-borne disease season.

Moldova Youth Forum draws over 500 participants to Dniester banks

More than 500 young people gathered in Holercani along the Dniester River this weekend for the fifth Moldova Youth Forum, engaging with policymakers and President Maia Sandu on civic participation and national resilience.

Essential autumn care tips for indoor houseplants

Indoor gardeners must adjust plant care routines across homes this September as daylight shortens and temperatures cool, slowing houseplant growth cycles and shifting seasonal hydration requirements.

Moldova expands peer math tutoring for national exams

Moldova has launched the second edition of its nationwide peer-tutoring initiative, pairing secondary school students with older mentors to boost performance in national mathematics graduation exams.

Russian drone breaches Moldova airspace and crashes in Romania

A military drone traversed Moldovan airspace before crashing into a Romanian cornfield on Saturday, prompting NATO member Romania to scramble F-16 fighter jets and Moldova to halt civilian flights.

Moldova issues yellow alert for heavy rain across most regions

Moldovan meteorologists issued a nationwide yellow warning on Saturday as heavy rainfall and localized thunderstorms are forecast to bring up to 49 liters of water per square meter across the country.

Moldova family justice centre aids 1,600 domestic abuse victims

More than 1,600 domestic violence victims sought police protection and emergency psychological care across Moldova during the first nine months of the year, authorities said, as reporting rates rose.

Three customs posts alter their control organization temporarily

Joint Moldovan-Ukrainian control has been established at three customs posts, where Customs Service and Border Police personnel conduct control activities on Ukrainian territory. The customs posts involved are Giurgiulesti – Reni, Briceni – Rossoșani, and Criva – Mămăliga.

Cyber attack targets Moldovan government websites

Multiple government websites, including those of various ministries and the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova, are currently inaccessible and displaying errors. The Information Technology and Cybersecurity Service (STISC) reported that a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is causing this, which may lead to difficulties or temporary unavailability when accessing the affected resources.

European Commissioner supports Moldova's EU integration: "You can bet on Europe"

The Republic of Moldova is a dependable partner for the European Union, and the next step is to enhance its civil and social protection systems. European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib made this statement during her first official visit to Chisinau. She commended Moldova for effectively managing the refugee crisis and acknowledged Moldovan rescuers' contributions to European missions.

EU opens tender for Moldova €120M air defense system

The European Union will launch procurement tenders within weeks for a €120 million (approx. 2.41 billion MDL) medium-range air defense system for Moldova, European Commission officials confirmed.

Moldova reduces institutionalized children from 10,000 to 300 as deinstitutionalization reform nears completion

The Republic of Moldova is approaching the conclusion of its deinstitutionalization process for children, which began in 2007. Fifteen years ago, there were approximately 10,000 minors in the residential care system. Now, that number has decreased to around 300, with the majority being children with disabilities. Authorities are actively working to find solutions to help them integrate into families and communities.