Moldova is on security frontline, NATO PA chief warns

Moldova stands on the frontline of escalating regional security threats, from Russian drone incursions to cyberattacks and disinformation, NATO Parliamentary Assembly President Marcos Perestrello warned in Chisinau on Tuesday.

Pediatric anemia affects four in ten children worldwide

Anemia affects four in ten children worldwide, requiring clinical intervention through iron supplementation and targeted dietary adjustments in 80% of cases to prevent severe developmental harm, medical specialists warned.

Moldovan inventor patents food packaging made from fruit peel

Chisinau inventor Olga Fiodorov has patented an innovative biodegradable packaging material derived entirely from agricultural by-products, offering an eco-friendly food contact alternative to single-use plastics across the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova on track for EU entry by 2030, commissioner says

Moldova could enter the European Union by 2030 if it maintains its current pace of structural reforms, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos told public broadcaster Moldova 1.

Moldova eyes phased EU entry ahead of full membership

Moldova could secure phased integration into the European Union before formal membership, provided the candidate nation continues delivering structural reforms and maintains strict strategic alignment, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced.

Moldovan audit uncovers €180m losses at key state firms

Mismanagement across eight strategic Moldovan state enterprises caused over €180.4 million (approx. 3.5 billion MDL) in financial damage between 2023 and 2026, according to findings from a special parliamentary inquiry commission.

Over 130 candidates register for Gagauzia legislative election

A total of 133 candidates submitted registration files for Gagauzia’s regional legislature ahead of the Tuesday registration deadline, election authorities in the southern autonomous region of Moldova said.

Chisinau adopts contactless ticketing for public transit

Chisinau municipal authorities approved a framework on Tuesday to introduce electronic ticketing across public transit, launching a €7.5 million modernization drive that will phase out over 1,100 onboard conductors.

Two dead, 35 injured in Georgia block party shooting

Gunfire killed two people and wounded 35 others early Sunday during an outdoor high school celebration in the US state of Georgia, sending hundreds fleeing amid at least 50 rounds.

Chisinau rolls out business grants for youth and women

Aspiring entrepreneurs, youth, and women in Chisinau can access three ongoing grant programmes offering up to €50,000 in non-repayable funding, municipal authorities announced on Tuesday.

Chisinau man loses €14,500 to loan scam impersonators

A 65-year-old Chisinau resident lost €14,500 (approx. 283,000 MDL) after fraudsters posing as public officials, banking representatives, and energy utility staff coerced him into taking bank loans.

Moldova mulls cutting 32 districts into 3 regions

A Moldovan government plan to replace the nation’s 32 districts with three administrative regions has split public opinion, sparking intense debate over public service access and bureaucratic efficiency.