STUDY | One in five 7-year-old children in the Republic of Moldova is overweight

According to the results of the sixth round of the national childhood obesity surveillance study, conducted within the framework of the European COSI Initiative, one in five first-grade children in the Republic of Moldova is overweight. Data collected in 2022–2023 shows that 20.7% of 7-year-old children are overweight, with 8.8% classified as obese and 6.5% as underweight. While this situation is slightly better than the European average during the same period—where 25% of children are overweight and 10% are obese—it does show an increase compared to a similar study conducted in Moldova in 2016.

Moldova young people meet with the EU ambassador: “The European future starts with us”

The new generation is playing an active role in shaping a European future. Nearly a hundred young people, including students and entrepreneurs, gathered to meet with the European Union Ambassador to Chisinau, Iwona Piorko. They were given the opportunity to learn directly about the European support programs available to them.

Sabina Fati: Romania can help the Republic of Moldova shorten the path to the European Union

Romania and the Republic of Moldova have a significant opportunity to enhance their strategic partnership and work together toward European integration. Foreign policy analyst Sabina Fati believes that Romania can provide not only political support but also a legislative and administrative model aligned with European standards, which will help accelerate the Republic of Moldova's path toward European integration.

Radu Marian: “We will hold hearings on the TUX case soon”

The parliamentary committee on economy, budget, and finance will conduct hearings regarding the scandal surrounding the TUX trading platform, which is said to have caused financial losses for over 50,000 Moldovans. The committee chairman, Radu Marian, stated that these hearings will occur concurrently with the ongoing law enforcement investigation.

Royal House of Romania reconfirms support for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova

The Royal House of Romania will continue to support the Republic of Moldova in its efforts for European integration and the modernization of the country. This statement was made during a meeting on Thursday between Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, and His Royal Highness Prince Radu.

Parliament votes in first reading to denounce the Cultural Centers Agreement with Russia.

The Republic of Moldova has decided to withdraw from the agreement with the Russian Federation regarding the establishment and operation of cultural centers. This project, initiated by the Ministry of Culture at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was adopted by Parliament in its first reading, with 60 deputies supporting it. Besides the PAS faction, the initiative also garnered backing from the Democracy at Home faction.

Government of the Republic of Moldova encourages Romanian and French companies to invest in energy and IT

On Thursday in Bucharest, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu presented the economic reforms initiated by the Government in Chișinău, along with investment opportunities and sectors that offer favorable conditions for entrepreneurs. This presentation was made to the members of the French Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture in Romania.

Deputies of Parliament invited to participate in the national afforestation campaign this fall

Members of Parliament are encouraged to take part in this autumn's afforestation campaign, which aims to plant over 33 million saplings. The campaign will run from November 15 to December 15 and plans to plant trees across 840 hectares within existing forest reserves, as well as create over 2,600 hectares of new forests on land managed by local public authorities.

Swine fever and rabies outbreaks confirmed in several localities; ANSA also warns of bird flu risk

Since the beginning of November, one outbreak of swine fever and two outbreaks of rabies were reported in the Republic of Moldova.

DW journalist on Moldova 1 TV: The relationship between the Republic of Moldova and Romania is "indivisible"

Romania remains the Republic of Moldova's most significant supporter on its journey toward European integration. The relationship between the two countries is described as "indivisible," irrespective of any political changes in Chisinau or Bucharest. In an interview with Moldova 1 TV, Deutsche Welle (DW) journalist Alina Kühnel stressed that the Munteanu Government must enhance this relationship by adding "a plus."

Local leader from the "Șor" group sentenced to three years for organizing paid protests worth eight million lei

He was allegedly involved in accepting and receiving over eight million lei from the criminal group "Sor" to fund illegal activities for the former party, including organizing protests and paying participants. As a result of these actions, the president of the Florești territorial office of the former Political Party "Sor" was sentenced to three years in prison, as decided by the Chișinău Court in Buiucani, on November 13.

DIASPORA | BRD prepares a program to help local authorities reintegrate citizens returning from abroad

The Bureau for Diaspora Relations (BRD) is set to launch a mentoring program in 2026 to assist local public authorities with the reintegration of citizens returning from abroad. Violina Donu, the head of BRD, announced this initiative during the fifth edition of the Forum of the Alliance of Native Associations of Moldova, held on November 13 in Chisinau.