Moldova holiday travel: Consider alternate crossings

Anticipating a significant influx of travellers during the winter holidays, Moldovan authorities urge passengers to consider alternative border crossings to expedite their journeys.

UN sought for Moldovan activist's release

Amid deteriorating health concerns and allegations of political repression, Moldovan human rights organisation Promo-LEX has petitioned the United Nations to secure the immediate release of Victor Pleșcanov, a Transnistrian activist currently serving a three-year, two-month sentence for "inciting extremism."

Ukrainian crossing scam foiled: Moldova apprehends five

In a decisive blow to human smuggling operations, Moldovan Border Police have arrested a Moldovan national suspected of facilitating the illegal entry of four Ukrainian citizens into the country, as reported by Border Police.

Students' warmth: Pellets & kindness for Soroca's elderly

Winter's chill can be especially harsh for the elderly, particularly those living on limited means. In a heartwarming display of community spirit, students from the Ion Creangă Theoretical High School in Soroca, Moldova, have stepped up to ensure warmth and comfort for 17 vulnerable residents.

Moldova family of 10 suffers devastating fire

A family of 10 in the village of Chetrosu, Drochia district, Moldova, has suffered a devastating fire that has destroyed their home and all of their belongings.

Summer tires in winter: Deadly Moldova road accident

One person was killed and two others were injured in a road accident in the Nisporeni district of Moldova on Sunday. Four people were in the car.

A new edition of the Apple Festival in Soroca

The tastiest and most beautiful apples were exhibited this year in Soroca within the Apple Festival. Fruit growers from several localities in the north of the country came to promote their products. Wine, apple cakes and folk music were part of the event.

A festival dedicated to volunteer firefighters was held in Cantemir district

More than 100 volunteer firefighters from the Republic of Moldova, Romania and Austria demonstrated their skills and exchanged experience during a festival that took place in the village of Capaclia, Cantemir district. The rescuers say that although it is extremely hard and dangerous work, they are ready to save people in risk situations.

UTA Gagauzia: The composition of the new Executive Committee, approved by the People's Assembly

The composition of the Executive Committee of the Gagauz autonomy was approved today by the local officials after the ninth attempt. The cabinet of Bašhcan of UTA Evghenia Guțul was supported by 20 deputies of the People's Assembly, seven voted against, four others abstained from voting.

Gagauz Autonomous Assembly postpones vote on executive committee for the 7th time

The Gagauz Autonomous Assembly in Comrat failed to vote on the members of the executive committee for the seventh time on Wednesday. The meeting, which began at 4pm, lasted less than ten minutes and was adjourned at the request of Bashkan Evghenia Guțul.

EU-funded street lighting project benefits 5,000 Moldovans

The village of Chetrosu in Moldova's Drochia district has received over 700,000 lei in funding from the European Union-funded "European Village" program to install street lighting. The new street lighting has made the village safer and more accessible at night, according to residents.

Gagauzia's executive office confirmation postponed again

Confirmation of the executive office of Gagauzia's leader, Evghenia Guțul, has been postponed again. The session of the People's Assembly in Comrat was adjourned at the request of Guțul. She justified the request by saying that some members of her cabinet had not completed the necessary procedures because they were out of the country.