Five tons of candy seized at the border for containing hazardous substances

Five tons of unsafe candy will no longer be sold in the Moldovan market. This batch of sweets was intercepted at the border following an inspection by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). The inspection revealed the presence of titanium dioxide in the candies, a food additive that is banned in the Republic of Moldova.

Violent crash in Chisinau: Six cars heavily damaged on Vasile Lupu Str.

Six cars were seriously damaged in a violent accident that happened last night on Vasile Lupu str. in Chisinau. The driver who allegedly caused the incident required medical attention but refused hospitalization.

Moldova: ANSA orders disposal of 15 tonnes of dill over pesticide contamination

The National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) in Moldova has overseen the disposal of a 15-tonne consignment of fresh dill and parsley immediately following its importation.

Moldova: Police seize $24,000 worth of unauthorized food supplements

Food supplements were illegally imported into the Republic of Moldova and sold domestically without state authorisation, police say.

Military components found in truck at Moldova-Romania border

A truck carrying military components was stopped at the Albița border crossing on the Moldova-Romania border overnight.

Moldova arrests two in illegal migrant smuggling probe

Two Moldovan nationals have been arrested, suspected of operating an organised crime network to facilitate migrant smuggling into the European Union.

EU launches $1.5m project to combat undeclared work in Moldova

The European Union has launched a project to assist Moldova in tackling undeclared work and informal pay practices, often known locally as "envelope wages".

Ilie Ilașcu: Moldova mourns former political prisoner jailed in Transnistria

Former political prisoner Ilie Ilașcu is being laid to rest today at Bellu Cemetery in Bucharest. The Republic of Moldova has declared a day of national mourning, with a symbolic farewell ceremony held in Chișinău for the public to pay respects.

UNICEF says Moldova needs to improve institutional capacity on child rights

The Republic of Moldova has registered notable progress in safeguarding children's rights, yet significant challenges persist, particularly regarding institutional capacity, stated Maha Damaj, UNICEF Country Representative in Moldova.

Braille access remains a key barrier to education for visually impaired students

The persistent lack of access to education for individuals with disabilities presents a significant challenge.

Moldova issues Yellow Code warning as first snow arrives

The first snow of the season fell across the Republic of Moldova during the night of 18-19 November, marking the onset of winter.

Chișinău hosts SEE Media Forum: Pressures on the media highlighted

Chisinau served as the meeting point for several journalists from both our country and abroad for two days. They gathered for the South-Eastern Europe Media Forum (SEEMF), which this year focused on the theme "The enemies of the media and how to deal with them." During the forum, participants discussed the growing pressures on free media and explored new trends in investigative journalism.