Chisinau discusses expanding collaboration to combat crime in the Munich Security Conference

The security of the borders and communities of the Republic of Moldova, the intensification of collaboration between the Republic of Moldova and INTERPOL, as well as the country's European integration, were the main topics addressed by the delegation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) during bilateral meetings with officials from Germany, the Netherlands and INTERPOL. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Victims of the Afghan War commemorated in Chisinau

Veterans of the Afghan War were commemorated on Saturday in Chisinau, 36 years after the withdrawal of Soviet troops from the country. The ceremony held at the “Sons of the Fatherland – Holy Memory” Memorial Complex was attended by officials, veterans and relatives of those who fell on the battlefield.

Plahotniuc targeted by Interpol: he appears on the official list of wanted persons

A week after being placed on the international wanted list, Vladimir Plahotniuc, the former leader of the Democratic Party of the Republic of Moldova, appeared on the official Interpol website, among the internationally wanted persons.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Meeting of the Lord

The Orthodox Christians who follow the old calendar on February 15 observe the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or the Meeting of the Lord, which is one of the twelve Great Feasts. It falls 40 days after the Nativity.

36 years since the end of the Afghanistan war. Maia Sandu: "Let's keep the peace and not remain indifferent to the tragedy that is happening right next to us"

Today, February 15, it turns 36 years since the end of the war in Afghanistan, a conflict in which over 12,500 Moldovans were sent to fight, and 301 never returned home. In this context, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, sent a commemorative message, recalling the sacrifice of veterans and the suffering of their families.

A bus on the Kiev-Chisinau route overturned in Florești: 16 passengers were transported to the hospital

As many as 16 people were taken to hospital with various injuries after a bus on the Kiev-Chișinău route overturned and was thrown into a tree. According to the Police, the accident occurred this morning, around 05:00, on the R-14 route, near the village of Ciripcău, Florești district.

Meteorologists forecast sleet and snowfall for this weekend

This weekend, winter brings snowfall, negative temperatures and difficult road conditions. Meteorologists announce that sleet and snowfall will be recorded over large areas on Saturday, and snowfall will continue on Sunday and Monday.

Radioactive levels in Moldova remain normal after Chernobyl drone strike

The radioactive levels in the Republic of Moldova remain within normal limits, staying consistent for several years, reports the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) following last night's drone strike on the Chernobyl nuclear plant.

Moldova arrests mercenaries linked to Ukraine's Donetsk region

Three mercenaries from Chișinău, Bălți, and Ialoveni, suspected of fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region, have been arrested, according to the Police of the Republic of Moldova.

Railway workers protest unpaid salaries across Moldova

Railway workers are protesting in front of the Government, Parliament, and the Presidency. Similar protests are occurring at railway hubs in Ocnița, Bălți, Ungheni, Bender, Basarabeasca, and Giurgiulești.

Moldova allocates 1.2 billion lei for heating bill compensation

A total of 1.2 billion lei (60 million euro), contributed by several partner countries, will be allocated to the compensation fund to cover the rise in heating bills. Prime Minister Dorin Recean made the announcement following a meeting of the Commission for Exceptional Situations (CES).

"Romanița" building in the Botanica sector of Chisinau on fire. Two people died

Update 18:33 Two people died as a result of the fire on the 17th floor of the "Romanița" building in the Botanica Sector. The information was confirmed for Teleradio-Moldova by the IGSU press officer, Liliana Pușcașu.