Tamiflu shortage in pharmacies: high demand has depleted stocks

Pharmacies in the Republic of Moldova are facing an acute shortage of Tamiflu, the main antiviral used in the treatment of influenza, while the number of respiratory infections and flu cases is experiencing an alarming increase. The Medicines and Medical Devices Agency stated for Teleradio-Moldova that high demand led to the depletion of stocks earlier than expected.

Promo-LEX: Mihail Ermurachi, the oldest political prisoner of the Tiraspol regime, was freed

Mihail Ermurachi, the 74-year-old pensioner accused of insulting the “president of the Pridnestrovian Moldovan Republic (PMR) and Russian peacekeeping forces,” is free. This was announced by lawyer Vadim Vieru, program director of the Promo-LEX Association, on his Facebook page.

Entrepreneurs will receive energy compensation by the end of 2025

Economic agents will receive compensation for electricity by the end of 2025, not by March as previously announced. The decision was approved today by the Government, which allocated over 300 million lei, money provided by the EU. Also, the deadline for submitting the request was extended to 30 days from the date of issuance of the invoice.

New head of the National Institute of Justice Ramona Strugariu will get a residence and work permit in the Republic of Moldova

The new director of the National Institute of Justice (INJ), Ramona Strugariu, cannot begin her term because she does not have a residence and work permit in the Republic of Moldova. She requested a break until March 3 of this year to complete the necessary procedures.

As of May 1, 2025, pensions will be increased for people with at least 40 years of contribution history

People with at least 40 years of contribution will receive increased pensions of up to 3,300 lei. The government gave the green light to the draft law that provides for this. If approved, the measure will come into force on May 1.

Veronica Dragalin resigns: "I have reached a difficult and painful conclusion"

Veronica Dragalin is resigning from the position of head of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office (PA). This was announced by Dragalin on the morning of February 19 on her Facebook page. In her address, she criticized the draft law on the creation of specialized prosecutor's offices and warned that it represents "an attack on the justice system."

New traffic monitoring in Moldova targets seatbelt and phone use

Over 1,500 drivers were caught without seatbelts or using their mobile phones while driving in the first week following the adjustment of the traffic monitoring system, reports the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP).

Vulcănești-Chișinău power line construction reaches 22% completion

At this stage, the construction and installation works on the Vulcănești-Chișinău power line in Moldova are 22% completed.

Moldova responds to Russian drone incursions with protest

Two drones entered Moldova's airspace yesterday evening, three minutes apart. This incident comes just five days after several Russian drones flew over Moldova during a Russian airstrike on Ukraine.

Alexei Navalny commemorated in Chisinau

Former Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was commemorated in Chisinau today, one year after his death. Several supporters organized a march that started in front of the memorial stone to the victims of the Soviet occupation in the Great National Assembly Square. Later, they went to the Russian Embassy, where they laid flowers and lit candles.

Over 67 thousand people visited the Republic of Moldova last year

In 2024, the number of foreign citizens who visited the Republic of Moldova through travel agencies increased by over 55 percent compared to 2023 and amounted to 67.6 thousand visitors. Most of the visitors were excursionists, meaning they came for a day of rest, recreation and leisure.

Former MP Dumitru Osipov passes away at 71

Former MP and scholar Dumitru Osipov died last night, at the age of 71. The sad news was announced by relatives and friends on social networks.