Șezătoarea: A Living Tradition of Moldova’s Village Heritage
The șezătoare was one of the most important gatherings in traditional Moldovan villages. During the long winter evenings, people would come together to work, sing and share stories. These gatherings played an...
You Are Not Alone: Chisinau Marathon Brings People Together to Support Children Fighting Cancer
More than 10,000 people from 59 countries took part in the Chisinau Marathon 2026 on Sunday, running through the streets of Moldova’s capital despite the cold and rain.But for the “Not Alone”...
PM Tofan Calls for Urgent Expansion of Chisinau Airport Amid Record Passenger Traffic
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan visited Chisinau International Airport to assess how the infrastructure is coping with peak-hour passenger traffic.“Today I went to Chisinau Airport to see directly how it is coping...
Chisinau Employees Earned Nearly 20,000 Lei per Month on Average in First Half of 2026
Employees in Chisinau earned an average gross monthly salary of 19,834 lei in January–June 2026. Compared with the same period in 2025, the average salary increased by 1,647 lei, or 9.1%, according...
Chisinau to Host Local Farmers’ Markets and Seasonal Fairs This Weekend
Several districts of Chisinau will host fairs and markets featuring locally produced goods and seasonal agricultural products on September 12–13.According to Chisinau City Hall, the events are intended to support local producers...
Over 100 million euros for Moldova’s air defense: EU announces when procurement will begin
The European Union will begin contracting, tendering and procurement procedures for a medium-range air defense system for the Republic of Moldova in the coming weeks.The European Commission provided the clarification on Friday...
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Moldovan Companies Forge New Partnerships at BENELUX Business Forum in Maastricht
More than 120 business leaders and institutional representatives gathered in Maastricht for the second edition of the BENELUX–Republic of Moldova Business Forum, aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between Moldova and...
Ilie Bolojan is coming to Moldova: Authorities announce temporary traffic restrictions in the capital
Romanian interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan will pay an official visit to the Republic of Moldova on 13–14 June, during which he will hold meetings with state institutions in Chisinau.In preparation for...
(VIDEO) “We were happy without knowing what lay ahead”: The testimony of a survivor of the 1941 deportations
On the night of 12–13 June 1941, the lives of thousands of families in Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina changed forever. Among those who experienced the tragedy of Stalinist deportations was Tecla Cemirtan...
Sanitary alert in Balti: The city’s lakes are severely contaminated. Swimming has been banned
Authorities in Balti have banned swimming in the City Lake, Komsomolist Lake, and the Rowing Canal after laboratory tests revealed severe water contamination.According to the Balti Public Health Center, water samples collected...
A first for Moldova’s energy sector: Solar power plants have helped stabilize the grid
Moldelectrica activated balancing services from photovoltaic power plants equipped with energy storage systems for the first time in the Republic of Moldova’s electricity system.According to Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu, the system operator...
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A minibus registered in Moldova was involved in a serious accident in Hungary: Eight people died
A minibus registered in the Republic of Moldova crashes this morning in a serious road accident in Hungary, near Győr, about 122 km west of Budapest, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces.According...
Maia Sandu, in a message marking the 85th anniversary of the Stalinist deportations: “A nation that knows its history is stronger”
President Maia Sandu delivers a commemorative message marking the victims of Stalinist deportations, 85 years after the first wave began on the night of 12–13 June 1941, one of the most tragic...
Dumitru Tira: What would we be if we had happiness?
The Republic of Moldova is often discussed through the lens of its challenges. We talk about salaries, migration, politics, crises, and everything we still need to improve. Too often, we measure the...


