Alarming increase in cases of viral respiratory infections in Chișinău: hospitals nearly at maximum capacity

The number of viral disease cases in Chisinau is on the rise, and hospital beds are at their limit. These statements were made by the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, Vladimir Bolocan, during a city hall meeting. According to him, approximately 2000 cases of acute viral respiratory infections were recorded in Chișinău, with this number increasing over the weekend.

Bribe of 200,000 euros: two officials from the Bălți City Hall detained by the CNA

A deputy mayor and a deputy head of the Department of Education, Youth and Sports of the Bălți Municipality have been detained by the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA), being suspected of involvement in several episodes of influence peddling, passive and active bribery.

Correspondence Dan Alexe // The Presidency of Poland and a pro-EU agenda

"Our future is in our hands, not in those of the Chinese or Americans, and we should not be afraid," said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk before the European Parliament when presenting his country's priorities for the six months of Poland's presidency of the EU Council. Under the motto "Security—Europe!" Warsaw has chosen to place security and defense at its European agenda. Poland's EU presidency in the first half of 2025 will focus on the integration of Ukraine and the enlargement of the EU, strengthening EU-US relations, rebuilding Ukraine after the war, and ensuring energy security in the EU.

80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz: Maia Sandu - "Let us build a better world, where there no place for hate"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, alongside 30 other world leaders, is participating today in the commemoration ceremony of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. In a message posted on social media, Maia Sandu emphasized the importance of preserving the memory of the Holocaust and promoting peace.

Expert: This year's parliamentary elections are a real challenge for Moldova

This year's parliamentary elections are a real challenge for Moldova. The statement was made by international relations expert Robert Lupițu on Moldova 1's program Diplomatic Dimension. In this regard, the expert says that the authorities must ensure that the European course remains safe and that the European money coming to our country is directed to the needs of the population.

Maia Sandu will attend the ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau camp

Moldovan President Maia Sandu will participate on January 27 in the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. The event, organized at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, will bring together over 30 world leaders to pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust.

PTF Costești suspends its activity on Tuesday, January 28

The Costești customs post (PTF) activity will be suspended on January 28 between 09:00 and 17:00 to carry out maintenance and modernization works on the electricity supply system, the Customs Service announces.

Electricity consumption to increase by 17% on Monday

Tomorrow, electricity consumption on the right bank of the Nistru is expected to increase by 17% compared to the previous day, although demand is 3% lower than a typical winter day, according to Energocom.

Premiere for the Republic of Moldova. Eight tons of mercury lamps exported to Romania for recycling

Approximately eight thousand kilograms of lighting lamps containing mercury were exported to Romania for safe recycling for the first time, according to Iulian Gamureac, the president of the authorized operator in the Republic of Moldova specialized in managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste. He shared this information during the "Zi de Zi" program on Radio Moldova. Gamureac noted that while the import of objects and devices containing mercury and their sale on the market have been prohibited since 2021, there are still historical stocks from previous decades that people keep in warehouses or discard improperly.

Nine people died in fires since the start of 2025. IGSU Recommendations

Since the start of 2025, more than 150 fires have been recorded in the Republic of Moldova, resulting in the deaths of nine people, according to the General Inspectorate for Emergencies (IGSU). In light of this situation, rescuers remind citizens about the importance of following fire prevention rules, particularly when using heating sources.

Green energy in Flâmanzeni, with EU support. School hasn’t paid electricity bill for eight months

The "Iurie Boghiu" Gymnasium in Flâmanzeni, located in the Singerei district, has not paid its electricity bill for eight months, thanks to a European Union-funded energy efficiency project. As schools in the Republic of Moldova struggle to cope with rising electricity costs, this gymnasium has successfully reduced its consumption by rehabilitating its heating system and installing solar panels.

Celebrating Nicolae Botgros: Moldova’s folklore icon turns 72

This milestone presents an opportunity for his many admirers to express their admiration and gratitude for his artistic mastery, his promotion of authentic musical folklore, and the spiritual joy he brings to audiences both at home and around the world.