Surge in respiratory illnesses triggers health alerts and school quarantines in southern Moldova

Health authorities in the Gagauzia Autonomy and Taraclia district report a significant spike in acute respiratory infections and influenza. Medical centers in Comrat and Corten are currently treating dozens of patients daily, with children representing the majority of cases.

EU-funded road project to modernize infrastructure in Gagauzia's Cioc-Maidan

Residents of Cioc-Maidan, located in the Gagauzia autonomy, will soon benefit from a modernized main arterial road. The project, funded through the "Europe is Close" program, aims to streamline local transit and improve the daily lives of nearly 1,000 villagers.

At least 15 civilians killed as Russian drone targets mining bus in Ukraine

​At least 15 people were killed on Sunday, February 1, after a Russian drone struck a bus transporting coal miners in the Dnipropetrovsk region of central-eastern Ukraine, local authorities confirmed.

Franjo von Allmen triumphs in Crans-Montana as Winter Olympics approach

Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen secured a decisive victory in the World Cup downhill race at Crans-Montana on home soil. At 24 years old, the athlete demonstrates peak performance just days before the start of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Green Transition in Lozova: How EU-Funded Projects are Transforming Rural Moldova

​The commune of Lozova is rapidly evolving into a model of European rural development. Through the national "European Village" program, the locality has modernized its infrastructure with a new water treatment plant and a solar photovoltaic park.

Inclusive academia: Alecu Russo University integrates childcare facilities for students and staff

La Universitatea de Stat „Alecu Russo” din Bălți, studiile sau munca pentru mamele cu copii nu mai reprezintă o provocare. Camerele special amenajate pentru ei oferă un spațiu sigur, confortabil și primitor. Aici, educația, munca și maternitatea se îmbină armonios, iar fiecare mamă poate învăța și lucra liniștită.

Japan winter crisis: Record snow depths trigger national transport paralysis

Lethal winter storms across northern and western Japan have claimed 14 lives and left nearly 200 injured, as local authorities struggle to manage record-breaking accumulations.

Moldovan winter athletes depart for Milano Cortina 2026 following European Biathlon finale

Moldova’s winter sports delegation has begun its final transition to Italy for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, following the conclusion of the European Biathlon Championships in Norway.

Chisinau 2026 budget stalemate: PAS councilors demand €10m education boost

The approval of Chisinau's 2026 municipal budget reached a new deadlock on January 30, after councilors from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) boycotted the session. The opposition conditions their return on the inclusion of significant social and educational funding.

Moldova braces for -20°C deep freeze as crisis management center issues emergency advisory

Moldova’s State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a Yellow Warning for ice, glazed frost, and a sharp temperature drop across the country starting January 30.

Expert at Moldova 1: Trump's nuclear deal compromise could lead to strategic error

A military conflict between the United States and Iran would yield consequences far more devastating than recent wars in the Middle East, warned international relations expert Ioana Constantin-Bercean. Speaking on Moldova 1’s "ÎN CONTEXT" on January 29, she emphasized Iran’s pivotal role in the global hierarchy, noting that any escalation would likely draw direct support from China and Russia.

Chisinau 2026 budget remains in limbo as heating subsidies spark political standoff

The Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) failed to convene for a second consecutive day on January 30, as a boycott by opposition factions left the capital without an approved budget for 2026.