Three Moldovan students on the podium at the 2026 International Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Republic of Moldova won one silver medal and two bronze medals at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026), held in Hanoi, Vietnam. According to the Astronomy and Astrophysics Association of Moldova, this achievement reflects extensive preparation, perseverance, and the entire team's personal dedication.

Foreign drivers join Chisinau’s taxi workforce amid labour shortages

Taxi companies in Chisinau are hiring foreign nationals, including Ukrainians and Uzbeks, as drivers seek immediate income and employers look for reliable staff amid labour shortages.

Moldova PM calls 14C heating remark a poor choice

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has criticised a minister’s remarks about living in 14C homes, arguing that outdated district heating systems prevent many households from controlling their energy consumption.

Chisinau tests green solutions as urban heat raises temperatures

Chisinau faces intensifying summer heatwaves as the capital's average temperature climbed by 1.2 degrees Celsius, driven by rapid urban development and wider regional climate shifts.

Cardiologists warn of thrombosis risks and urge daily mobility

Cardiologist Natalia Sumarga warned of the severe dangers of blood clots during a Radio Moldova interview, urging citizens to recognize risk factors and maintain cardiovascular health through regular physical mobility.

Moldova expands mental health care as youth cases surge

Nearly one in five Moldovan adults reports depression symptoms, yet fewer than two percent seek clinical assistance, public health officials revealed on World Mental Health Day.

Moldova confirms only 32 living centenarians on registry

Moldova’s civil registry lists 1,119 citizens aged over 100, but authorities have confirmed only 32 are actually alive and collecting state pensions, officials said.

Moldova issues red hydrological alert as river flows drop

Moldova issued widespread hydrological warnings on Friday as severe drought depleted key rivers, prompting authorities to urge emergency water conservation across households and commercial sectors as flows dropped to historic lows.

Rural depopulation empties small Moldovan villages

Rural depopulation is hollowing out Moldovan villages, leaving communities like Cuzmenii Vechi with roughly 200 residents as younger generations migrate abroad or relocate to better-connected urban centers.

Moldovan survivor recounts childhood exile in Soviet gulag

Marcela Ciubotaru survived two separate Soviet deportation waves before turning two years old, enduring livestock wagons, childhood famine in Kazakhstan, and decades of state-enforced fear before regaining freedom in her homeland.

Drones crashed in Moldova: Forensic analysis results

The wreckage of the unmanned aerial vehicles that crashed on the territory of the Republic of Moldova is undergoing technical and explosive analysis before being sealed as evidence in criminal cases.

Six Bi-2 engineers gain Moldovan citizenship: "Moldova, like our band, has chosen freedom"

Six engineers of the rock band Bi-2, known for their stance against the war initiated by Russia in Ukraine, have received Moldovan citizenship. The decree was signed by President Maia Sandu and published on the official page of the Presidency.