Moldova scales up Nistru River cleanup with Romanian and Slovakian support

Environmental crews have replaced five of the seven primary absorbent booms in Arionești, Dondușeni, to contain oil slicks on the Nistru River. Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder confirmed that specialized chemical solutions and absorbent materials are being dispersed multiple times daily to neutralize pollutants.

EU-funded EcoVoucher program scales up energy efficiency in Moldova

Nearly 3,000 Moldovan households are set to receive modern household appliances through a new phase of the EcoVoucher Program. Launched on Monday, 30 March, the initiative is backed by the financial support of the European Union.

US and Iran agree to 14-day ceasefire following Trump ultimatum and Hormuz breakthrough

The United States and Iran have secured a 14-day humanitarian and strategic ceasefire. The agreement followed intense negotiations concluded only minutes before a final ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump expired.

Expert: 2009 leadership exploited youth protests to keep Moldova under Russian influence

The protests on April 7, 2009, began as a popular uprising but were subsequently taken over by obscure interests. These forces aimed to undermine the European aspirations of the youth and to maintain the Republic of Moldova under the influence of the Russian Federation. This viewpoint was expressed by political analyst Ion Tăbârță in an interview with Radio Moldova.

Ciochină case reaches Court of Appeal; ex-mayor defended by four lawyers

Nicanor Ciochină, the former mayor of Boldurești in Nisporeni district, was sentenced to seven years in prison by the first instance court for fatally injuring a 14-year-old teenager. He has appealed the sentence to the Centru Court of Appeal.

About 426K passengers flew from Chișinău in March

In March of this year, nearly 426,000 passengers travelled on air routes operated from the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. Compared to March of last year, passenger traffic increased by 25.3%, reaching a total of 86,113 passengers.

Frost to minus 3°C in Moldova, including on Easter night, triggers a new weather warning

The State Hydrometeorological Service issued a yellow frost warning for the entire territory of Moldova. The phenomenon is forecast for April 9–12, including Easter night, with nighttime and morning temperatures ranging from minus 1 to minus 3°C.

Moldova is on the right path to EU integration, Japan’s ambassador to Chișinău

Japan backs Moldova’s EU path and reaffirms its commitment to support it, even if an Asian country’s involvement may seem unusual at first glance.

EU path boosts Transnistrian settlement; no conditions from Brussels, Chiveri

The Transnistrian settlement and the European integration of the Republic of Moldova are two parallel processes that are progressing at different rates. So far, Chișinău has not received specific conditions from the European Union regarding the Transnistrian region. However, it hopes that Brussels will be able to apply "creative elements" when Moldova is ready for accession.

VIDEO | Fugitive from Ungheni caught in Czech Republic after 7 years on the run

He was sentenced to eight years in prison for human trafficking. Had he not fled justice in the Republic of Moldova, he would have been released soon. However, his sentence will only begin to count now that he has been detained in the Czech Republic and extradited to Chișinău.

Moldova seeks Japanese investment in infrastructure, energy, and digitalization, Popșoi

Moldova and Japan are looking to enhance their cooperation in several strategic areas. On April 7, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with the new Japanese Ambassador to Chișinău, Takeuchi Kazuyuki. They discussed opportunities to deepen their partnership in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, digitalization, and institutional development—key areas vital for the modernization of the Republic of Moldova.

Students and doctors hold flashmob promoting healthy lifestyle

Health, regarded as our most valuable resource, was highlighted on April 7, World Health Day. To commemorate this occasion, medical students teamed up with doctors from the Republican Clinical Hospital "Timofei Moșneaga" to organize a flash mob aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.