Moldovan surgeon helps restore mobility amid rising arthritis cases

Rheumatic diseases have become a growing public health challenge in Moldova, with an increasing number of people affected and a significant impact on disability. Many patients seek medical care only after conservative treatment options have failed, leaving surgery as the last resort.

Moldova launches tax-free vacation vouchers for workers

Private companies in Moldova have begun offering employees vacation vouchers that can be used at 31 registered guesthouses across the country. The maximum annual benefit is €444 (approx. 8,700 MDL), and the sum is tax-exempt for both employer and employee.

Zimbru and Dacia-Buiucani secure 3-0 wins as CSF Balti faces collapse

Zimbru Chisinau defeated CSF Balti 3-0 at home during the second round of the Moldovan Super Liga.

Moldova village secures reliable water after infrastructure upgrade

Residents of Pietrosu in Fălești District, Moldova, now benefit from a more reliable and stable drinking water supply following the modernization of the local water system under the national “European Village” program.

Rising prices threaten Moldova's home preserving tradition

Across Moldova, families have begun preparing homemade preserves for the winter, continuing a long-standing seasonal tradition. While rural households rely on fruit and vegetables from their own gardens, many urban families say soaring produce prices are forcing them to abandon home preservation.

Moldovan passengers safe after bus crash in Romania

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova says it remains in close contact with Romanian authorities after a bus carrying around 70 Moldovan citizens was involved in a road accident in Romania's Constanța County on Sunday morning. No passengers were injured.

Russian drone strikes kill three civilians across Ukraine

Russian forces launched a massive aerial assault on several Ukrainian regions overnight, resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries.

Ukraine targets Crimea power grid in systematic drone strikes

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have disabled 16 power nodes in annexed Crimea within a 48-hour period. Commander Robert Brovdi stated the operation aims to dismantle the infrastructure supporting Russian military presence on the peninsula.

Georgia becomes Europe's surrogacy hub after Russia crackdown

Georgia has emerged as a European hub for surrogacy, attracting international clients seeking assisted reproduction services. According to industry participants cited by Deutsche Welle, demand has risen sharply since Russia tightened its surrogacy and foreign adoption laws and following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Slovakia referendum fails as turnout falls far below threshold

Slovakia's referendum on abolishing lifetime benefits for Prime Minister Robert Fico and other former senior officials failed after voter turnout reached only 16.1%, well below the 50% threshold required for the result to be legally valid.

France beats Paraguay 1-0 to advance to World Cup quarterfinals

France advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup following a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay at the Philadelphia Stadium.

Lost Sorolla painting found in Spain after ChatGPT art valuation

A Spanish citizen has successfully returned a forgotten canvas to its rightful owners after using the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT to identify the artwork as a potential masterpiece. The painting, which experts indicate is a highly valuable original by the renowned impressionist master Joaquín Sorolla, had been accidentally abandoned on a public street during a family holiday preparation.