"Moldexpo" hosts "Moldagrotech", "Farmer" and "Golden Autumn" exhibitions

Over 400 agricultural sector participants will showcase their products and equipment at the "Moldexpo" International Exhibition Center from October 15 to 18. The autumn edition of the "Moldagrotech" and "Farmer" exhibitions—held concurrently with the "Golden Autumn" fair—will present more than 1,000 pieces of agricultural machinery and state-of-the-art technologies to farmers.

Bălți Clinical hospital starts chemotherapy based on Oncology Institute specialists' treatment

Starting Monday, October 12, cancer patients in northern Moldova can receive chemotherapy at the Bălți Clinical Hospital. According to the Ministry of Health, the new service brings treatment closer to home, sparing patients the need to travel to Chișinău.

Fake cryptocurrency scams in the US and Canada; eight arrested after call center raids

Police have dismantled a criminal network in the Republic of Moldova that generated about $2 million a month through cryptocurrency scams. The group lured victims from the US and Canada to fake trading platforms via call centers. Authorities detained eight individuals after raids on October 9.

AI is influencing politicians' speeches, with AI-generated sentences appearing alongside Maia Sandu's good speeches

From social media to official podiums, politicians are increasingly turning to AI to draft speeches and public messages. An investigation published by The Economist revisits the dilemma of authenticity in politics, warning that while AI saves time, the absence of a human filter and rigorous verification risks seriously undermining the credibility of public leaders.

Moldovan plums in Paris cost four times more than in Chișinău

Plums from the Republic of Moldova are available in markets across Paris, France, for €3.99 per kilogram—around 80 Moldovan lei. Labeled as Category I, the fruit meets commercial quality standards and stands out for its attractive appearance.

Chișinău City Day disrupts traffic

Public transport in Chișinău will operate on a special schedule on October 14, and several trolleybus and bus routes will be rerouted. Traffic will be suspended on certain sections of Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt blvd. and Maria Cebotari str., Chișinău City Hall announced.

Three Moldovan students on the podium at the 2026 International Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Republic of Moldova won one silver medal and two bronze medals at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026), held in Hanoi, Vietnam. According to the Astronomy and Astrophysics Association of Moldova, this achievement reflects extensive preparation, perseverance, and the entire team's personal dedication.

In 2026, ANOFM helped over 19,000 people find jobs, mainly in agriculture and trade

Since the beginning of 2026, over 19,000 Moldovans have found employment with support from the National Employment Agency (ANOFM). Among them are nearly 6,000 registered unemployed individuals, the majority coming from rural areas. The most hires occurred in the agricultural and trade sectors.

Socialist MPs are visiting Moscow after a secret Army meeting

Shortly after attending a closed-door parliamentary session on the size of the National Army, several MPs from the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), along with the party's leader, Igor Dodon, flew to Russia. The two-day working visit is taking place at the invitation of the State Duma and includes meetings with the Kremlin-aligned parties "United Russia" and "A Just Russia."

Moldovan *Hora* dance celebrated in Italy; mural unveiled at Borgo Universo museum

Moldovan tradition has come to life in a mural dedicated to the hora (Moldovan dance), unveiled at Borgo Universo—an open-air museum located in the medieval village of Aielli, in Italy's Abruzzo region.

Milk production rises to 64,000 tonnes annually

Commercial milk production has nearly tripled over the past five years, rising from 23,000 to 64,000 tonnes annually. To reduce import dependency and increase the market share of domestic products, authorities are focusing on farm modernization and the development of local processing capacities. These statements were made by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan during a visit to the Gnatiuc family farm in the Glodeni district and the "Lactis" dairy plant in Râșcani.

Photovoltaic power plant and repaired road in Susleni, funded by the state

Residents of Susleni village, Orhei district, now benefit from a photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of approximately 100 kW and a rehabilitated one-kilometer stretch of local road, following two projects implemented under the "European Village" (second edition) and "Europe is Close" national programs. The state allocated over 1.46 million lei for installing the renewable energy system and nearly 2.93 million lei for the road upgrade, supplemented by a contribution from the local public administration.