30 days’ arrest for Durlești City Hall leaders over suspected public land scams

The mayor of Durlești, Eleonora Șaran, and deputy mayor Mihai Enachi have been arrested for thirty days, along with two other individuals. They are involved in a criminal case concerning the improper dispossession of several land plots by the local public administration. Additionally, four other defendants have been placed under house arrest.

Ion Basoc was named the Republic of Moldova’s best Paralympic athlete of 2025

The Paralympic Committee of the Republic of Moldova has announced its award recipients for 2025. The Paralympic Gala was held at a hotel in the capital, where Ion Basoc was recognized as the best Paralympic athlete in the country. Last year, Basoc won silver medals at both the World and European Para Judo Championships in the +95 kilogram weight category.

Travelers received mărțișors at the border on March 1

Customs officers and border guards distributed martisors at Chisinau International Airport. This heartfelt gesture brought many Moldovans to tears as they prepared to travel to distant countries where they have settled. Many of these individuals expressed their intention to share martisors with friends they have made abroad.

Modern transport for Ungheni residents: Mayor says new vehicles feature electronic tolls for the first time

More than 30,000 residents of Ungheni and nearby areas can travel using modern buses and minibuses that support electronic payments and real-time route tracking. The transport network consists of 14 minibuses with 30-seat capacity and four buses with 60-seat capacity, offering four different routes. Buses operate with service intervals of five to seven minutes, and the daily schedule runs from 06:00 to 23:30.

Doctors: “Preventing drug use is easier than treating addiction”

Psychiatrists and narcologists are raising concerns about a significant issue in our society: children and adolescents are increasingly at risk of exposure to prohibited substances and drugs. Dr. Ana Constantinova from the Republican Narcology Dispensary highlights the factors that contribute to substance use among young people, as well as behaviors that adults should monitor.

Nicușor Dan’s first message since the Middle East war began: “The safety of Romanian citizens is a priority”

Romanian President Nicușor Dan says Romania is “fully safe and not under any direct threat.” He appeals to Romanians stranded in Middle Eastern countries to remain calm and listen to instructions received from both local and Romanian authorities.

Moldovan Ambassador to Israel: “Security situation remains complex”

The security situation in Israel is complex, according to Alex Roitman, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Israel. He warned that attacks from Iran on Israel may continue in the coming days or even weeks.

Moldovan licenses can be exchanged in France without exams from March 1

Moldovan citizens living in France can exchange their Moldovan driving license for a French one starting March 1, without taking theoretical or practical exams.

MFA: No Moldovan citizens among victims of the Middle East attacks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Chisinau has announced that there are no citizens of the Republic of Moldova among the victims in Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey. The MFA advises strict adherence to local authorities' instructions and encourages everyone to remain vigilant.

Forests will expand by 3,000 hectares; Environment Minister: “We’ll plant 11 million saplings”

The forested area will be expanded by 3,000 hectares, with plans to plant 11 million saplings. This announcement was made by the Minister of Environment, Gheorghe Hajder, on the morning of March 1. He provided details about the upcoming afforestation campaign, which will take place from March 14 to April 14. The campaign will kick off in Sculeni, Ungheni, on a 3.5-hectare plot of land. For the first time, citizens from both the Republic of Moldova and Romania will participate in planting the saplings.

Moldovan woman in Dubai: “Take shelter, stay from windows—panic everywhere”

A Moldovan woman in Dubai reported receiving phone alerts overnight, urging people to seek shelter and stay away from windows. This caused moments of panic in the hotel near the airport.

Tough diagnoses and tests sent abroad: the struggles of rare disease patients

In the Republic of Moldova, approximately 2,500 patients are diagnosed with rare diseases, and more than half of these patients are children. Only 10% of those diagnosed receive the necessary treatment.