Air quality in Chisinau is monitored in real time

The Civic Network "Aer Live Moldova" monitors air quality in Chisinau daily using sensors it has installed. These devices measure atmospheric pollutant levels and humidity, and transmit data online so citizens can track them almost in real time.

Moldova's SIS tackles foreign espionage and infiltration risks

Moldova's intelligence agency faces escalating foreign espionage threats and recruitment attempts targeting its own personnel as it marks its 35th anniversary amid intense regional geopolitical pressures, a security analyst warned on Wednesday.

Moldova receives first batch of electronic tracking bracelets

Moldova took delivery of its first 60 electronic surveillance bracelets on Thursday to monitor domestic abuse offenders, following public outrage over a fatal femicide in Criuleni district that triggered high-level resignations.

Suspected Geran drone crashes in Moldova after breaching Romania

A suspected Russian turbojet drone exploded in northern Moldova on Tuesday evening after breaching Moldovan and Romanian airspace, leaving a crater packed with shrapnel, national police reported.

Moldova border post shut after fatal Ukraine drone strike

Moldova closed the Tudora-Starokazacie border crossing with Ukraine overnight after a drone strike killed two civilians and damaged checkpoint facilities just across the southern frontier.

Moldova hosts GEF-9 regional environmental talks

Representatives from 16 countries gathered in Chisinau on Tuesday to set ecological funding priorities through 2030 under the Global Environment Facility’s newly launched $3.9 billion GEF-9 cycle.

Moldova public broadcaster sets date to choose new director-general

Moldova's public broadcaster supervisory board scheduled final candidate interviews for Sept. 22, setting the stage to elect a new director-general by late September following competitive evaluations.

Russia detains Moldovan over alleged Ukrainian assassination plot

Russia's Federal Security Service arrested a Moldovan citizen for allegedly plotting to assassinate a high-ranking Russian general on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence, Moscow's domestic security agency announced on Tuesday.

Moldovan cities open bids for European Capital of Culture 2033

Moldovan municipalities are invited to enter the national competition for the European Capital of Culture 2033 title, submitting long-term urban cultural development blueprints ahead of the October 4 application deadline.

Damaged textbooks will be replaced by October 15

Textbooks that are damaged, dirty, have missing pages, or can no longer be used under normal conditions will be withdrawn and replaced. To address some issues reported in schools in Chisinau, the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has announced it will begin collecting textbooks from other districts and municipalities. By October 15, worn-out copies distributed to students will be replaced with copies that are in proper condition.

Moldova premieres technology for early detection of vision issues in children 0-5

A groundbreaking advancement for the public medical system in the Republic of Moldova! The Republican Rehabilitation Center for Children in Chisinau has introduced an innovative device designed for the early detection of eye diseases. This device specifically targets children aged 0 to 5, including those in high-risk groups, as early diagnosis is crucial for preventing serious visual impairments.

Moldova's Ministry of Environment buys ten new air quality monitoring stations

The air in the Republic of Moldova is generally clean; however, the authorities are working to enhance the pollution surveillance system to provide the public with quicker information when pollution levels exceed permissible limits. Gheorghe Hajder, the Minister of Environment, announced on Moldova 1 that ten new automatic monitoring stations will be purchased and installed in various regions across the country.