Von der Leyen warns that threats to Ukraine also endanger Moldova and Romania

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a powerful message of support for Ukraine following a massive attack launched by Russia on the morning of November 25. This attack involved missiles and drones that violated the airspace of both the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

In Chișinău, a 13-year-old girl was assaulted; the perpetrator was jailed

A 13-year-old girl from the capital was sexually abused by a 27-year-old man from Azerbaijan. For the crime committed, the foreign citizen was sentenced to 13 years in prison, to be served in a closed prison.

Road crews will be alerted by 112 operators during accidents or severe weather

Road crews will be notified by the 112 Service operators in the event of road accidents or incidents caused by infrastructure issues or challenging weather conditions. This initiative is made possible by a collaboration agreement between the national emergency call service (112) and the National Road Administration (AND). The goal of this agreement is to enhance the exchange of information and improve response times for incidents on public roads.

Emilian Galaicu-Păun was honored at the French Embassy

Emilian Galaicu-Păun, a poet, essayist, novelist, and translator, serves as the editor-in-chief of Cartier Publishing House. He is the first citizen of the Republic of Moldova to receive the Order of Arts and Letters, awarded at the rank of Knight, the most prestigious cultural distinction awarded by France. This honor was presented to him at the residence of the French Embassy in Chisinau.

General Prosecutor’s Office detailed the weapons found in the truck stopped at Leușeni–Albița

The weapons found in a vehicle detained at the Leușeni - Albița border crossing on the night of November 20 were smuggled into the Republic of Moldova multiple times by a "carrier" who regularly drove a freight truck from Ukraine. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, the truck that customs officials detained contained 26 pieces of ammunition, which included a complete set, a surface-to-air launcher, and a "Geran-2" drone.

Heart transplants are a strategic priority for the Ministry of Health

The heart transplant program is a strategic priority for the Ministry of Health, even though such procedures are not yet performed in the Republic of Moldova. The estimated need for this program is between 20 to 25 patients annually, with potential for growth. This information was shared by the Minister of Health, Emil Ceban, during the inaugural conference of the National Program "Heart Transplant in the Republic of Moldova," which took place on November 25 at the Republican Clinical Hospital "Timofei Moșneaga."

MOLDOX turns 10: premieres, exhibitions and debates about today’s global “chaos”

The 10th edition of the MOLDOX International Documentary Film Festival for Social Change will be held from November 26 to 30 in Chișinău. This year’s festival features 33 documentary premieres, a national competition, discussion panels, exhibitions, concerts, and activities focused on art and social dialogue. The theme of this anniversary edition is "Chaos: Reinventing reality."

Census 2024: Only 44% economically active, over 1 million outside the labor market

The Republic of Moldova has one of the lowest labor force participation rates in recent years, based on the final data from the 2024 Population and Housing Census, presented on November 25 by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Only 44% of individuals aged 15 and older are economically active, which means that over a million people are currently outside the labor market.

“EU4Resilient Moldova”: Six Moldovan towns receive crisis-response equipment

Residents of six towns—Drochia, Iargara, Sângerei, Criuleni, Strășeni, and Cantemir—will have improved protection against disasters. With the modern equipment received on November 25 as part of the "EU4Resilient Moldova" project, housing and communal services will be able to respond quickly in emergencies.

Single birth allowance to increase in 2026: parents will receive over 500 lei more

The single allowance for the child's birth will increase next year. As a result, parents will receive 536 lei more than in 2025. Specifically, the allowance will rise from 21,350 lei to 21,886 lei.

Heating aid recalibrated: support to focus on the most vulnerable

The authorities' compensation for the cold season will be lower this year. The maximum amount will be reduced from 1,400 lei to 1,000 lei, while the minimum will be set at 500 lei, according to a draft discussed at the meeting on November 20 at the State Chancellery. The new rules, which will be in effect from November 2025 to March 2026, are intended to more effectively target aid to vulnerable households.

Ex–“Șor” Party official from Anenii Noi sentenced to 4.5 years; must repay 2.9 million lei

The vice president of the Anenii Noi territorial office of the former "Șor" Political Party was sentenced to four years and six months in prison after the court found him guilty of complicity in accepting illegal funding for the party from an organized criminal group.