Professionals mentor dozens of teens from orphanages in career development

Over the course of five days, dozens of teenagers from orphanages and children with special needs had the opportunity to explore various professions, including chef, firefighter, and police officer. They were guided in their career choices and had the chance to meet professionals from different fields. This program, dedicated to their professional development, has been organized for four consecutive years.

Moldova marks first-ever national Father’s Day

National Father's Day is being celebrated for the first time today, June 29, in the Republic of Moldova. Fathers of all ages, along with their families, friends, and colleagues, gathered in Parliament Square for the occasion. The event, titled "Active fathers - equal partners in raising children," featured recreational activities, music, children's games, and interactive moments that emphasized the important role fathers play in family life.

The Valac Family, a story of courage and perseverance in agriculture

When frosts threaten orchards and production costs rise, many farmers choose to give up. However, some decide to remain in the field, take risks, and build something sustainable. This is true for the Valac family from Codreanca in the Straseni district. After working in Greece for several years, they opted not to buy a house there but instead invested their earnings back home by creating an orchard filled with cherries, sour cherries, plums, and apricots. Today, the fruits of their labor are reaching markets in the European Union.

Iași–Chișinău cycling tour gathers dozens to promote eco-mobility and road safety

Over 150 kilometres, in sweltering heat and after hours of cycling, nothing could deter the dozens of amateur cyclists who pedalled with passion from Iași to Chișinău. Accompanied by police officers from both sides of the Prut, they demonstrated that borders can be crossed with determination and energy.

Iuliana Stețenco wins 2025 French Government Excellence Scholarship

A student from the Technical University of Moldova (UTM) was awarded the prestigious excellence scholarship for master's studies offered by the French Government in 2025. Iuliana Stețenco, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Computers, Informatics, and Microelectronics, is the only recipient of this scholarship from the Republic of Moldova. This scholarship is one of the most competitive international educational opportunities, designed for students with exceptional academic achievements.

“Let us not forget”: Survivors of soviet repressions share testimonies at the National Congress of Memory

Witnesses and survivors of Soviet repression must be encouraged to speak openly about the tragedies they experienced. This important message was highlighted at the first National Congress of Memory, held in Chisinau to mark the 85th anniversary of the Soviet occupation of Bessarabia and northern Bukovina. The authorities promised tangible support for initiatives aimed at preserving historical memory, including the creation of museums, the installation of commemorative plaques in every locality across the country, and the ongoing process of declassifying archives.

Paun Rohovei at the National Congress of Memory: “Indifference to our past suffering risks repeating history”

The current situation in Ukraine illustrates that totalitarian regimes do not vanish on their own. If they are not confronted, they perpetuate the same atrocities as in the past. The Ukrainian ambassador to Chisinau, Paun Rohovei, cautioned during the first National Congress of Memory, held today in Chisinau, that indifference to the crimes and suffering of our people creates conditions for history to repeat itself.

Nicanor Ciochină reappointed as interim mayor by local Council decision

Nicanor Ciochină, who is facing accusations related to a road accident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old teenager, was reappointed as the interim mayor of the village of Boldurești by a majority of the local council. According to ZDG, the councilors from the European Social Democratic Party (PSDE) and the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) voted in favor of Nicanor Ciochină's reappointment.

Igor Grosu at the National Congress of Memory: "Ignorance of history risks repeating it"

Witnesses and survivors of Soviet repressions must speak openly about the tragedies they experienced. The authorities will support the creation of museums, the installation of commemorative plaques in all localities nationwide, and the ongoing declassification of archives. This statement was made today by the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, at the first National Congress of Memory, which was organized in Chisinau, 85 years after the Soviet Union occupied Bassarabia and northern Bukovina.

Bender escapee arrested in Cimișlia

The inmate who escaped from Penitentiary No. 8 in Bender on May 16 was tracked down and detained by law enforcement. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, he was found last night in a village in the Cimișlia district, where he had been hiding to evade arrest.

Moldova weather alert: Storms & fire hazard

Short-duration rains, accompanied by lightning, isolated hail, and wind gusts up to 15–20 meters per second, are expected in the coming hours across Moldova.

Moldova fights denial of communist-era atrocities

The Association of Former Deportees and Political Prisoners of the Republic of Moldova has issued a public appeal, urging authorities to firmly condemn the denial of communist-era repressions and the manipulation of public opinion on this matter.