Beware of ticks: Nearly 160 Lyme disease cases reported last year

Be cautious of ticks! As the weather warms up, these insects begin to invade parks and forests. Tick bites can transmit serious infectious diseases, the most well-known being Lyme disease, which can also impact the nervous system. Last year, nearly 160 cases of Lyme disease were reported.

University of Medicine in Chisinau welcomes future students

Young people who wish to study medicine must be both dedicated and resilient under stress. To help determine if this is their true calling, hundreds of lyceum graduates were invited to visit the "Nicolae Testemitanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chisinau. A key attraction was the institution's anatomy museum, which features human skeletons among its exhibits. The visitors left feeling enthusiastic and determined to pursue a profession that fundamentally involves significant responsibility for patients' lives.

Maia Sandu in Ukraine honoring Chernobyl victims

The nuclear accident at Chernobyl, which occurred 40 years ago, showed that disasters do not respect borders. It also highlighted the strength of international solidarity. President Maia Sandu is visiting Ukraine on April 26 to honor "those who gave their health or even their lives to protect Europe from an even greater tragedy."

World Bank will fund a project to reduce seismic risk in Moldova

The Republic of Moldova will receive financing from the World Bank to implement a large-scale project to reduce seismic risk to buildings. This project will also focus on developing modern construction standards and creating digital tools for assessing seismic vulnerability. The topic was discussed in a recent meeting in Chisinau between Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, and a team from the World Bank.

Cioc-Maidan’s Culture House was modernized through the “European Village” Program

Residents of the village of Cioc-Maidan in southern Moldova will soon enjoy a modernized House of Culture, thanks to two projects financed under the National Program "European Village," editions I and II. The state budget has allocated over 7 million lei for these investments, and the work is more than 70 percent complete.

Moldova marks 1946 Soviet famine

The National Library of the Republic of Moldova has opened a new exhibition documenting the Soviet-organized famine of 1946-1947. The event commemorates the 80th anniversary of a tragedy that claimed approximately 200,000 lives.

Baku backs Ukraine, eyes arms deal

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has affirmed Baku's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and proposed joint weapons production to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to The Moscow Times.

Trump's inner circle eyes Rubio for 2028

Donald Trump’s inner circle is increasingly considering Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a potential presidential candidate for 2028. This shifts him from an unlikely contender to a serious prospect, according to Politico, as cited by Astra.

Disinfo targets Romanian benefits in Moldova

A coordinated disinformation campaign is spreading false claims that Romania has suspended child allowances and pensions for Moldovans holding Romanian citizenship.

Gălești village upgrades local infrastructure

The village of Gălești in Moldova's Strășeni district is undergoing a major transformation, benefiting its 2,800 residents. Three government-funded local development projects are upgrading educational facilities, street lighting, and road networks.

Romania detonates crashed Russian drone

Romanian authorities safely detonated a crashed Russian drone on Saturday afternoon. The controlled explosion occurred near Lake Brateș in the southeastern city of Galați, following the temporary evacuation of 535 residents.

Moldova hosts major festivals for 2026 Europe Day

Moldova will celebrate 2026 Europe Day with major cultural and educational events in Chisinau and Soroca. The Delegation of the European Union will host activities under the theme "You are Europe: Peace. Freedom. Growth." These events aim to highlight the EU Growth Plan and European values.