Ukraine commemorates Holodomor victims. Ambassador Paun Rokhovei in Avdarma: ‘If you know your nation’s history, you have a future’

On Saturday, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor and other famines intentionally created by the Soviet regime. The Embassy of Ukraine in Chisinau, in collaboration with the Avdarma Village Museum, the Association of Gagauz Societies in Ukraine, the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Moldova, Viacheslav Dragnev, and the Holodomor Museum, organized a commemorative event in the southern region of Moldova. The Embassy of Ukraine invites everyone to observe a moment of silence at 4:00 p.m.

Albița ammunition truck case: Three detained, prosecutors seek 30-day arrest

Three individuals detained in Chisinau in connection with the ammunition truck found at the Albita customs were brought before a judge on Saturday. Prosecutors are seeking their arrest for 30 days. Of the three suspects, only the director of the transport company involved in the case spoke to the press while being escorted into the courtroom. He denied any involvement and insisted that he was unaware of the cargo.

Anca Dragu: “Moldova is nearing alignment with the EU’s unified financial market”

The Republic of Moldova is entering a crucial phase of financial modernization as it moves closer to the structure of an integrated European market. This was announced by Anca Dragu, the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM), at the Conference on European Economic Integration (CEEI 2025) in Vienna. The event, organized by the Austrian National Bank, brought together representatives from central banks, international financial institutions, as well as experts and investors from Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe.

UN: Almost 10 million Ukrainians have fled their homes since Russia’s invasion

In 2025, approximately 122,000 people left their homes in Ukraine, contributing to a total of nearly 10 million displaced individuals and refugees since the large-scale invasion by Russian troops began in 2022. This information was reported by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), according to DW.

PSRM councilors refused a moment of silence for Ilie Ilașcu: ‘Everyone has their own opinion’

During the November 21 meeting of the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC), the five municipal councillors from the Socialist Party (PSRM) chose not to stand for a minute of silence in honor of "the hero of the nation and martyr, Ilie Ilascu."

Nutritionist: Screen-time eating raises obesity risk in children

More and more children in the Republic of Moldova eat in front of the TV or on their phones, a habit that affects their perception of taste, hunger cues, and the amount of food they consume. Nutritionist Luminița Suveică warns that this behavior increases the risk of obesity and other health problems, but says that parents can correct the situation through simple mealtime rules at home

National Romanian Language Learning Program: 8,200 beneficiaries this year

More and more adults from various fields are benefiting from the National Program for Learning the Romanian Language. This year, the number of students reached 8,200. For them, this represents an opportunity to integrate into society and overcome communication barriers.

Ciochină case hearing: Court rejects defense request for new forensic examination

Nicanor Ciochină, the former mayor of Boldurești commune, attended a court hearing on Friday after receiving warnings from magistrates regarding his unexcused absences. Accompanied by two lawyers, Ciochină requested a new expert examination, asserting his innocence in the accident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy last year. For nearly two years, the victim's mother has been seeking justice.

EXPERTS: Shifts in Ukraine’s security landscape would directly impact Moldova

Any change in the security situation in Ukraine would directly affect the Republic of Moldova, including border control and developments on the left bank of the Nistru. These issues were discussed by Chisinau security expert Artur Leșcu on Radio Moldova, in light of the US-Russia plan for peace in Ukraine.

Prosecutor General's Office: Hearing on the extradition of Veaceslav Platon postponed

The Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Moldova announced that the hearing on the extradition of Veaceslav Platon from the United Kingdom has been postponed to May 11-15, 2026. This decision follows a request from his defense team, according to a response provided to Moldova 1 TV.

Detained Moldovan driver was just an employee and unaware of the truck’s contents, lawyer

A driver from the Republic of Moldova was detained at the entrance to Romania with a container full of weapons. His lawyer claims that he was unaware of what he was transporting. The defense attorney stated that the man is simply an employee of a transport company and that the preventive arrest was ordered for further investigations.

Transplant Beneficiaries Association calls for a single electronic file and patient advocates in every hospital

Iulia Iațco, president of the Transplant Beneficiaries Association, states that one of the major challenges faced by patients awaiting transplants in the Republic of Moldova is the shortage of patient advocates and immunosuppressive drugs. She believes that establishing a patient council in each hospital and creating a unified electronic file would simplify access to treatment and enhance the relationship between patients and the medical system.