Ungheni customs officers foil cigarette smuggling attempt on Chișinău–Bucharest train

A 46-year-old man from Moldova is facing criminal investigation after he attempted to smuggle a shipment of cigarettes out of the country. He hid the cigarettes in the ceiling of a carriage on the "Chisinau-Bucharest" train. The smuggling attempt was thwarted at the Ungheni customs post.

First cardiac device implants in Chisinau: A new chance at life for heart failure patients

At the "Holy Trinity" Hospital in Chisinau, within the Department of Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology, three patients with heart failure received cardiac devices for the first time. This included two pacemakers with defibrillation functions and one synchronizer specifically for heart failure management.

Flu vaccine now available nationwide: 'Immunization is free and can save lives'

The Republic of Moldova has launched its flu vaccination campaign following the arrival of 240,000 doses of the vaccine last week. This campaign particularly targets individuals at high risk of illness, including pregnant women, people with pre-existing health conditions, and employees in high-risk sectors. The vaccine has been distributed to various institutions, and health specialists are encouraging the population to get vaccinated, especially since the first cases of seasonal flu were confirmed in Chișinău.

Man in Fălești jailed for violating a restraining order

A 37-year-old man was sentenced to five months in prison, to be served in a semi-closed penitentiary, for failing to comply with protective measures mandated in a domestic violence case. The sentence was issued by the Bălți Court based in Falesti.

Nobel laureate James Rothman visits Falesti - his family's place of origin

Professor James Rothman, a world-renowned researcher who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2013, visited the Republic of Moldova for the first time. This visit highlights his Bassarabian roots, as his family originated from Fălești, where they lived in the 19th century. During his visit, he spoke with students at "Mihai Eminescu" Theoretical Lyceum in the city, encouraging them to believe in the power of science and the importance of curiosity.

With parents abroad, children face the painful impact of migration

The phenomenon of migration is increasingly impacting families with children, particularly in rural areas. In many villages, children are often left in the care of their grandparents or a single parent while one parent works abroad. This situation is exemplified by Ludmila Stratuta, a resident of Sheptelici, Soroca district, who has been raising her two grandchildren since their birth, as their parents are working overseas.

Next Generation eCall will automatically alert 112 in case of road accidents

The national single emergency call service, 112, is launching the Next Generation eCall project. This innovative system automatically alerts emergency services in the event of a road accident, providing real-time information about the location and severity of the incident. This initiative aims to ensure faster and more efficient responses during emergencies.

Over 100 apartment blocks connected to heating despite consumer debts

Termoelectrica started connecting residential consumers to the centralized heat distribution network. To date, more than 100 apartment blocks have been connected, out of a total of over 2,800 registered in Chisinau. The supplier announced that these connections will proceed despite the debts that consumers accumulated during the last heating season. Currently, the number of unpaid bills from the previous year exceeds 25,000.

The Răut River faces severe pollution; locals and authorities call for urgent action

The Răut River is facing a severe pollution crisis, with conditions deteriorating daily. Significant amounts of waste have piled up in the riverbed, severely impacting water quality. Experts indicated that the river contains harmful bacteria, rendering it unsafe for both drinking and irrigation. Local residents and authorities are urgently calling for prompt action from responsible institutions to halt the ongoing degradation of the river.

EU implements new EES system: Moldovans are subject to biometric border checks

Beginning Sunday, October 12, citizens of the Republic of Moldova traveling to the European Union will utilize a new electronic border control system called the Entry/Exit System (EES), which automatically records travel data, facial images, and fingerprints.

First Moldovan travelers depart under the EU’s new EES rules

Travelers entering Romania from the Republic of Moldova at the Costești customs are now subject to the new Entry/Exit System (EES) requirements. These rules were implemented on October 12 at the external borders of the European Union.

An increasing number of Moldovans are seeing psychologists, mainly for depression and anxiety

Inga is one of the beneficiaries of the Mental Health Center in Soroca. She confesses that she found support from psychologists and psychiatrists, and the experience gives her security and support. "From the beginning, I felt very important, because here I found both a psychologist and a psychiatrist. In many cases and problems that I encountered in life, they helped me and I come to the center as if to a family. Here I tell my problems and I am always helped and supported", said the beneficiary.