Accident in Comrat: a pedestrian hit by a car with foreign license plates

A man died on the morning of April 17, after he was hit by a car at the intersection of Eliberării str. and Cotovschi str. in Comrat municipality.

The Republic of Moldova is the main target of Russia's "Pravda" network; expert warns of significant disinformation impact

The Republic of Moldova is the country most affected by Russian propaganda from the "Pravda" disinformation network, according to a recent report by the Disinformation Observatory. The data reveals that between December 2024 and March 2025, there were 11,250 pro-Kremlin articles published per million inhabitants. This volume is more than 18 times higher than that in Romania and 56 times higher than the average in Western European countries.

Two swine fever outbreaks confirmed in Moldova; ANSA steps up quarantine and surveillance measures

Two outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) were confirmed in the Republic of Moldova between April 3 and 15, 2025. One of the cases was detected in domestic pigs in the locality of Rădenii Vechi, Ungheni district, and the other – in nine wild boar bodies, in Lozova, Strașeni district.

Scholarships for pupils and students will be indexed by 4.6%

The Government approved a decision to increase several categories of scholarships for pupils and students by 4.6 percent. The Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, stated that this increase will apply to performance and special scholarships, as well as to study and merit scholarships for students in higher education. It will also benefit students in secondary vocational and technical education institutions, as well as those pursuing education in military and public order fields.

The Republic of Moldova may receive air defense systems, confirms Defense Minister amid talks with European partners

The Republic of Moldova will most likely receive air defense systems based on non-refundable aid, Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi said. According to the official, the process is in an advanced phase of discussions, and the final decision is expected in the coming days.

Group of priests blessed the Easter pastries of a producer from Chisinau

On the eve of Easter, the products from one of the largest bakery enterprises, which will reach Moldovans' holiday meals, were blessed. Easter cakes or panettone are just some of the delicacies that can be purchased in stores. According to bakery representatives, the prices of the products were increased.

Moldova approves 2025 Baccalaureate exam centres

The National Examination Commission has approved the list of 91 Baccalaureate centres for this year’s session, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Education and Research.

Moldova to modernize school cafeterias for free meals

Moldovan school cafeterias that will soon begin offering free meals to students in grades five through nine are set to undergo major upgrades.

Romanian Easter traditions revived in Soroca workshop

To help preserve and share Romania’s authentic Easter traditions, the Nicolae Bulat History Museum in Soroca organized a special workshop focused on traditional egg decorating.

Frost damage devastates early fruit orchards in northern regions

A cold wave and frosts have recently devastated early fruit orchards across several regions of the country, with farmers in the north witnessing the damage to apricot, plum, and cherry trees that had just bloomed.

Price hikes hit low-income consumers

Due to recent crises, the prices of many products and services have increased. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the annual inflation rate in March was 8.8 percent. For comparison, during the same period, inflation in Romania was 4.86%, while in war-torn Ukraine, it reached 14.6%. In our country, the impact of rising prices is felt most acutely by individuals with modest incomes and pensioners, who report needing to spend more to purchase food.

Over 3,000 amateur and professional athletes joined a major competition in Chisinau

More than 3,000 sports professionals and amateurs gathered for a competition in the center of Chisinau. This marked the first spring half-marathon ever held in the Republic of Moldova, attracting athletes from both the country and abroad. The top performers were awarded cash prizes, gifts, and medals.