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Moldovan president on National Culture Day says country that respects its culture is country that respects its future # Moldpres
President Maia Sandu delivered a message on the occasion of National Culture Day, marked on January 15, emphasizing the role of culture as an element of cohesion, memory and freedom. “Culture has always been the glue that keeps our society united. Culture is the memory that...
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PHOTO GALLERY // Culture Awards Gala 2025, in pictures: emotion of recognition, faces of cultural excellence # Moldpres
Moments of recognition and emotion at the Culture Awards Gala 2025, captured in images by MOLDPRES photojournalist Andrei Mardari.Personalities from theatre, literature, music and other artistic fields were celebrated for their contribution to the development of national cult...
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Culture Awards Gala 2025 // Moldovan president says culture has always been bond keeping society united # Moldpres
Outstanding personalities from theatre, literature, music and other artistic fields have been honored at the 2025 Culture Awards Gala, organized by the Culture Ministry. The awards were presented by President Maia Sandu and Culture Minister Cristian Jardan.During the ceremony...
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, during his visit to the northern Soroca district, has met residents of the Cosauti village, known for its local natural stone processing industry. The discussions focused on how people’s lives have changed locally thanks to governmental pr...
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu returned to his native village of Cosauti, where he visited Ion Lozan, one of the most valuable stone craftsmen of Moldova. Lozan creates stone artworks that beautify churches, monasteries and public spaces both in the country and abroad.Ion ...
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New natural gas tariffs might could be approved in Moldova in late January – early February # Moldpres
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) might approve the new tariffs for natural gas at the end of January–beginning of February, after completing all the necessary procedures and upon submission of the application by Energocom. The ANRE director Alexei Taran today ma...
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Niko Stoyanov, the Bessarabian Bulgarian poet, journalist, and translator, passed away on January 13 at the age of 79 in Chisinau, Moldova, the Society for Relations with Bessarabian and Tavrian Bulgarians Rodolyubets announced on its Facebook page on Wednesday.Stoy...
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President of Romania Nicusor Dan, at a today’s meeting with the heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Bucharest, said that Russia’s aggression directly affected Moldova and that support for the neighboring state stayed an essential foreign policy priority for Rom...
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Fugitive Veaceslav Platon not to be heard in Bank Fraud case involving Vlad Plahotniuc; judges reject his request # Moldpres
Controversial businessman Veaceslav Platon, who is hiding in London from Moldova’s justice system, will not be heard as a witness in the case in which former leader of the Moldovan Democratic Party (PDM), Vladimir Plahotniuc, is indicted. The request filed by Platon was rej...
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Investigation completed at Moldovan Medical University in case of residency diplomas: documents comply with law # Moldpres
The Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) has announced the completion of the work of the investigative commission regarding the issuance of residency diplomas for foreign citizens. The institution says that the diplomas issued are legally valid and...
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Moldova's Ambassador to Unites states says USA to maintain suspension of immigrant visas' issuance till reassessment of public assistance use criteria # Moldpres
The United States of America will maintain the suspension of the issuance of immigrant visas until the process of reassessing the criteria regarding the use of public assistance is completed. On this period, applications for immigrant visas can still be submitted and applicants c...
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Moldovan PM has meeting with representatives of local public authorities from Soroca district # Moldpres
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu today in Soroca discussed with mayors and representatives of deconcentrated public services the situation in the district and the priorities for the coming period, so that people’s lives improve and the region continues to develop."...
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Moldova’s Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) has issued a travel alert for the Islamic Republic of Iran, recommending that Moldovan citizens avoid any travel to this country amid the deteriorating security situation.According to the MAE, Moldovan citizens who are already on...
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Moldova's Delegation to Joint Control Commission asks Tiraspol to facilitate free movement for supply of essential goods to more settlements of Dubasari district # Moldpres
The first meeting of this year of the Joint Control Commission took place in the city of Bender on January 15, 2026.The Delegation of Moldova asked to ensure free access through the unauthorized checkpoints located in Dubasari district for economic agents delivering food prod...
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Greece has expressed its willingness to organize an economic mission to Moldova in the spring of 2026, with the aim of exploring investment opportunities in such strategic sectors as energy, infrastructure and logistics. The intention was announced by representatives of the gover...
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Reform initiated by Moldovan Education and Research Ministry: school textbooks to be printed in four colors, voluminous ones to be split # Moldpres
A total of 210 new textbook titles will be published in the coming years, so that pupils will benefit from new books for all school subjects. All textbooks will be printed in four colors, will have laminated covers and high-resolution images, and the more voluminous ones will be ...
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Measures to facilitate employment; Moldovan labour minister announces skills certification programmes, vouchers for vocational training, subsidies for employers # Moldpres
The Labour and Social Protection Ministry (MMPS) announces a string of programmes to facilitate employment. They include skills certification programmes, vouchers for vocational training and subsidies for employers. The measures are implemented by the National Employment Agency (...
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VIDEO // Over 100 million lei paid to Moldova's citizens who invested in government securities in 2025 # Moldpres
Over 100 million lei have already been paid to citizens who invested in government securities in the previous year. Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilita, announced today that the invested amounts, along with the concerned interest, had been transferred directly into their bank acco...
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Deputy Prime Minister, Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Vladimir Bolea today paid unannounced visits to the JSC Drumuri (Roads) Cimislia and JSC Drumuri Hancesti, in order to discuss with representatives of the local companies how roads are maintained during winte...
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Cultural voucher extended in Moldova; culture minister announces access for more young people # Moldpres
The Cultural Voucher programme reached a record of 4,000 young beneficiaries in 2025, and for 2026 it is proposed to increase their number to 5,000 and extend eligibility to young people starting from the age of 16. Culture Minister Cristian Jardan today made statements to this e...
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has visited the Alunelul kindergarten in the commune of Rublenita, during his working visit to Soroca district. The early education institution was renovated and made more energy efficient last year through the European Village Programme, with th...
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Road maintenance crews continue interventions on national routes amid snowfall in recent hours. Teams are carrying out snow removal and spreading anti-skid material, in order to ensure the safety of road users. Increased attention is being paid to uphill road segments, dangerous ...
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VIDEO // Moldovan culture minister says National Culture Day unites two banks of Prut River in celebration of values # Moldpres
Culture Minister Cristian Jardan has conveyed a message of appreciation to employees in the cultural field, emphasizing the essential role of culture in preserving national identity and the need to protect the cultural heritage of Moldova. On the occasion of January 15, the...
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Two more Moldovan prosecutors pass external evaluation; Superior Council of Prosecutors approves vetting reports # Moldpres
The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) today convened at a meeting and unanimously approved the Vetting Commission’s reports regarding prosecutors Vitalie Codreanu and Gheorghe Bors. The two have passed the external evaluation.Following deliberations, the CSP approve...
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USA temporarily suspends issuing of immigrant visas for citizens of more states, including Moldova; Foreign Affairs Ministry says impact of measure limited # Moldpres
The United States has temporarily suspended the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of more countries, including Moldova, starting from January 21, 2026. The measure is administrative in nature, as part of a review of the criteria regarding the use of public assistance (&ldq...
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National Culture Day // PM says Moldovans must ensure that cultural values which unite citizens are passed on to children # Moldpres
The National Culture Day is an opportunity to discuss the importance of cultural heritage, to promote the country’s cultural figures and to ensure that the cultural values that unite citizens are passed on to their children. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has made statem...
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Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu has conveyed a congratulatory message on the occasion of the National Culture Day, emphasizing the essential role of cultural figures in preserving heritage and strengthening the national identity.“Today, on the National Culture Day, I want...
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Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu has conveyed a congratulatory message on the occasion of the National Culture Day, emphasizing the essential role of cultural figures in preserving heritage and strengthening the national identity.“Today, on the National Culture Day, I want...
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Ice, freezing cold sends hundreds of patients to Emergency in Moldova: eight people hospitalized in critical condition with hypothermia # Moldpres
The Institute of Emergency Medicine (IMU) has recorded a significant increase in the number of patients in the Emergency Department over the past week, as a result of severe weather conditions marked by ice and low temperatures. More than 780 people asked for medical assistance f...
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The head of state will hold a news conference on January 22, at the beginning of the year, during which she will outline the priorities of the Presidential Office and answer journalists’ questions.The event will take place between 11:00 and 13:00. Media representatives ...
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu is today is paying a working visit to the northern Soroca district. The agenda includes a meeting with local public authorities and representatives of deconcentrated services. At the event, the sides will discuss regional and local development pr...
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Moldova celebrates the National Culture Day, an occasion to honor the country’s cultural heritage and the birthday of poet Mihai Eminescu, a symbol of Romanian literature and national identity. In the context, the Culture Ministry is organizing a string of events aimed at p...
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Medicines Agency of Moldova clarifies detection of metronidazole at more farms nationwide # Moldpres
The medicine metronidazole is prohibited for use in food-producing animals, as no maximum residue limits have been established for foods of animal origin. The clarification today was made by the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (AMDM), after the substance had been detected in...
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The Chisinau Court of Appeal (Center) today resumed examination of the case of the governor (bashkan) of Gagauzia, Evghenia Gutul, after a two-month pause. The court president ordered the setting up of a new panel of judges in the case in which the governor and Svetlana Popan, th...
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Modernized settlements, new rules for hospitals, international internships for young people in Moldova # Moldpres
A total of 293 settlements of Moldova will have modern urban planning schemes; patients and medical staff will benefit from higher-quality medical services and young people will be able to take part in international professional internships. These are the projects included among ...
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Works of construction of military unit in central Moldovan settlement to be completed in 2027 # Moldpres
The works of construction of the military unit in the central Moldova commune of Bacioi have been completed by around 50 per cent and are expected to be finalized by the end of 2027. The total value of the project reaches approximately 800 million lei, funds allocated from the st...
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The methodologies applied in the process of collecting property tax will be updated, in order to allow local councils to set taxes more accurately and precisely. Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilita has made statements to this effect after the cabinet meeting.“This is an ...
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Japan will provide a grant of about 21 million lei for the purchase of modern audiovisual production and broadcasting equipment for the Teleradio-Moldova company.To this end, the government today approved the draft law on the ratification of the Understanding between the gove...
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National Bank's governor in Vienna says Moldova making concrete progress toward modern, competitive economy # Moldpres
Moldova is making concrete progress toward a modern, secure and competitive economy. This is confirmed by the achievements recorded in recent years. Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) Anca Dragu has made statements to this effect. She today participated in the Central...
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As many as 74,500 citizens of Moldova residing in Transnistrian region medically insured on right bank of Dniester # Moldpres
The Information System Compulsory Health Insurance (AOAM) registered 74,500 citizens of Moldova with residence in the Transnistrian region, as of December 3, 2025, according to data provided by the National Health Insurance Company.As many as 61,851 persons of them were insur...
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Grants worth up to 1.5 million lei available for enterprises investing in energy efficiency solutions in Moldova # Moldpres
Small and medium-sized enterprises can benefit from grants of up to 1.5 million lei. The funds will be invested in energy efficiency technologies and renewable energy.Financial support will be provided under the Grant Agreement between the Public Institution Organization for ...
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Ferry service at Molovata suspended because of ice; Moldovan deputy PM authorities to do everything possible to ensure free movement, food deliveries # Moldpres
The Moldovan authorities are taking measures to ensure free movement to the settlements on the left bank of the Dniester River, after the Molovata ferry service was suspended due to ice forming on Dniester. The Joint Control Commission (JCC) has launched discussions, in order to ...
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Moldovan deputy PM says Tiraspol must accept country’s reintegration offer, to overcome problems triggered by energy crisis # Moldpres
Tiraspol must accept the offer of reintegration with Moldova, in order to overcome the problems triggered by the energy crisis in the region. This implies the gradual extension of the constitutional framework over the entire territory of the country. Deputy Prime Minister for Rei...
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Young people from France, European Economic Area to be able to take part in professional internships at companies of Moldova # Moldpres
Young French citizens and those from the European Economic Area will be able to carry out professional internships at companies of Moldova. They will have the opportunity to gain practical experience, become familiar with the local economic environment and help strengthen coopera...
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Moldova initiates negotiations with Oman on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic passports # Moldpres
Moldovan holders of diplomatic, service and special passports will be able to travel without visas to the Sultanate of Oman. The government today ruled to initiate negotiations and approve the signing of an Agreement to this effect.At the cabinet meeting, Deputy Prime Ministe...
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As many as 293 localities of Moldova will benefit from the development, updating or modernization of their general urban plans. Local development projects in this regard were today were included by the government in the Single Programming Document for the 2025–2027 years....
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Patients and medical staff of Moldova will benefit from higher-quality medical services and safer working conditions. The government has approved a new Health Regulation on hygiene conditions for medical services’ providers.The project establishes a unified framework ap...
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Moldovan president, Supreme Commander of the National Army inspects construction of new military unit # Moldpres
President, Supreme Commander of the National Army Maia Sandu has paid an information visit to the construction site of the new military unit in the central Moldova Bacioi commune, which will provide accommodation and training facilities for both military personnel and civilians, ...
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Young specialists from France and the European Economic Area, aged between 18 and 28, will be able to carry out professional internships in Moldova, within the branches of French companies or their partners. The government has approved the Agreement between Moldova and France on ...
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Additional investments of over 210 million lei in Moldovan settlements: around 300 new projects included in Single Programming Document # Moldpres
An amount of over 210 million lei will be additionally invested in the development of localities across the country on the coming period. The funds will be allocated for the implementation of 293 new local development projects, which have been included in the Single Programming D...
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