Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: Old Style Christmas, between traditions, customs and meanings
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5 January 2026 21:30
Old Style Christmas, celebrated on January 7, has a special place in the spiritual and cultural calendar of Moldova.Marked according to the Julian calendar, this Christmas is especially celebrated by Orthodox believers who adhere to the old tradition, being officially recogni...
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Moldovan president participates in official launch of Cypriot Presidency of Council of European Union # Moldpres
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The progress of Moldova on its path toward the EU is remarkable. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has made statements to this effect. She, along with the President of the European Council, António Costa, today met President Maia Sandu, in the con...
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More categories of people can benefit from discounts on payment of health insurance premium in Moldova till March 31 # Moldpres
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PHOTO // Firefighters contain fire that broke out at warehouse of Chisinau after five hours of battling flames # Moldpres
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Social benefits for families with children in Moldova: parents can receive five types of allowances, most of which granted automatically # Moldpres
Families with children can benefit from five types of allowances: maternity, one-time birth, child care, child-raising and paternity allowances. Most payments are provided automatically, without submitting applications, based on data transmitted electronically to the National Soc...
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Traffic on national roads was taking place under foggy conditions, locally dense, with reduced visibility of up to 200 meters or less. Road maintenance crews conducted patrols and monitored all routes across Moldova, in order to ensure safe traffic conditions.Meteorologists h...
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President State Maia Sandu today is participating in the official launch of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The event, hosted by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, brings together European officials, including the President of the Europea...
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President Maia Sandu on January 7 takes part in the official launch of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union.The event, hosted by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, brings together European officials, including President of the European Coun...
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu sent a congratulatory message to citizens who are celebrating the Nativity of the Lord today.On a social media platform, the official wrote “Merry Christmas!”. The message was accompanied by a symbolic image capturing the beautifu...
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President Maia Sandu has conveyed a congratulatory message to citizens who are celebrating the Nativity of the Lord today. On this occasion, the head of state wished them peace in their hearts and the presence of loved ones.“Merry Christmas to all those celebrating the ...
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Moldova's exports of services recorded robust growth in the period January-September 2025, outpacing goods exports.In real terms, the exports of services advanced by 9.7 per cent, contributing 1.4 percentage points to the Gross Domestic Product’s 2-per cent growth r...
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Record number of young people employed in schools, kindergartens of Moldova; education minister says willing to make decision to come to system even more attractive # Moldpres
A record number of 426 young specialists were employed in schools and kindergartens in 2025. They benefit from a one-time allowance of up to 200,000 lei and other facilities. Minister of Education and Research Dan Perciun has told MOLDPRES that a goal set for the 2026 year was no...
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Chisinau-based Eugen Doga International Airport ends 2025 year with record results, accelerated increase in air traffic # Moldpres
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Moldovan Superior Council of Prosecutors says General Assembly of Prosecutors to take place on March 20 # Moldpres
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Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: Old Style Christmas, between traditions, customs and meanings # Moldpres
Old Style Christmas, celebrated on January 7, has a special place in the spiritual and cultural calendar of Moldova.Marked according to the Julian calendar, this Christmas is especially celebrated by Orthodox believers who adhere to the old tradition, being officially recogni...
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The Eugen Doga International Airport from Chisinau is operating normally and air traffic is running smoothly, despite the weather conditions specific to the cold season.According to the institution, the airport’s infrastructure is fully operational: the runway, taxiways...
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The exchange of leva for euro has begun in all post offices in Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Post is doing well, outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Transport and Communications Minister Grozdan Karadjov told journalists here on Monday.He pointed out that new printers and countin...
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The competent national authorities have applied the apostille of Moldova on 655 neutral model diplomas owned by young people from the Transnistrian region, during almost eight years (March 28, 2018 - December 31, 2025), in accordance with the present legislation and the agreement...
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INTERVIEW MOLDPRES // Moldovan defense minister says Russia's war in Ukraine highlighted vulnerability of defense sector, need of building strong, prepared, resilient army to current challenges # Moldpres
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Modernized ePrescription system in Moldova: patients receive reimbursed medication faster # Moldpres
The information system, ePrescription for reimbursed medications and medical devices, has been modernized, providing patients with faster access to treatments and reducing bureaucracy for physicians. The modernization was achieved with the support of the European Union, the Swiss...
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Law of freelancers comes into effect in Moldova: special tax regime for self-employed work # Moldpres
The Law of Freelancers starting from 1 January, 2026, came into effect, establishing a special tax regime for individuals engaging in self-employed activities. The new law aims to simplify tax procedures and provide a clear legal framework for independent work, according to the E...
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The Embassy Moldova in the Islamic Republic of Iran, based in Baku, warns Moldovan citizens to avoid any travel to Iran, due to increasing internal tensions and security risks in the region.According to the cited source, individuals already in Iran are advised to contact the ...
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The Patrolling and Rapid Reaction Battalion (BPRO) has detected 11 cases of drug use and possession in the Chisinau municipality within one week, following daily patrolling actions. According to the Police of Moldova, 10 individuals were documented according to the law.Accord...
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Allowance for young doctors to increase to 250,000 lei starting from 2027 cohort, says Moldovan health minister # Moldpres
The state will increase, starting from the 2027 cohort, the allowance provided to young doctors who choose to work in rural areas, which will reach 250,000 lei, Health Minister Emil Ceban has said in an interview given with MOLDPRES.According to the official, this measure is ...
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BTA: Bulgarian Banking Sector Ensures Smooth Transition to the Euro, Says Banks Association # Moldpres
The banking sector in Bulgaria has ensured a successful, smooth and trouble-free transition to the euro, the Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB) said in a statement.According to the association, immediately after midnight on December 31-January 1, bank ATMs and POS termina...
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Moldova's Agriculture Ministry launches third call for local development's funding through LEADER Programme # Moldpres
The Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry (MAIA) announces the launch of the third call for applications for the selection of local action groups (LAGs) and the approval of local development strategies that will benefit from funding on behalf of the National Fund for the Develop...
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TOP 5 priorities of Moldova's Defense Ministry in 2026: security, international cooperation, protection of military personnel # Moldpres
The development of defense capabilities, investments in the National Army, social protection of military personnel and combating disinformation are among the main priorities of the Defense Ministry for the 2026 year, Minister Anatolie Nosatii has said in an exclusive interview wi...
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The Moldovan leu continues to slightly depreciate against major international currencies. According to the official exchange rate set by the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) for January 5, 2026, the euro and the U.S. dollar have recorded price increases.According to BNM's p...
4 January 2026
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VIDEO // Road workers intervene across all regions of Moldova; over 150 vehicles deployed for combating glazed frost # Moldpres
Road maintenance crews today performed snow prevention and slipperiness control works. Interventions occurred on road sectors in Falesti, Hancesti, Ialoveni, Nisporeni, Comrat, Cainari, and Criuleni.According to the National Roads Administration (NRA), territorial units conti...
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Police are warning drivers that dense fog is present in more regions of Moldova, significantly reducing visibility in traffic. Additionally, due to low temperatures, black ice can form on road surfaces, enhancing the risk of road accidents.In the context, drivers are urged to...
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VIDEO // Parliament speaker presents Moldova's most important achievements of 2025; 1.9- billion-euro package, construction of Vulcanesti – Chisinau Line among key actions # Moldpres
Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu today presented 10 actions achieved by the government in 2025. Among the most important, there is the securing of the largest financial package received by Moldova from the European Union, amounting to 1.9 billion euros.According to the official,...
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Heavy traffic at Leuseni, Palanca border crossing points of Moldova, in outbound direction # Moldpres
The Border Police announce heavy traffic of travelers and vehicles at the Leuseni and Palanca Border Crossing Points (BCP), on the outbound direction from Moldova.Presently, control authorities are taking measures to streamline cross-border traffic, with activities being carr...
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The mayor of Cahul municipality, Nicolae Dandis, promotes reading and encourages young people to read by setting an example himself. The mayor presented 101 books he managed to read in 2025 and said that a string of actions would be organized in the municipality to promote readin...
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Moldovan General Police Inspectorate increases patrols on national roads toward border crossing points # Moldpres
The General Police Inspectorate (IGP) is increasing road patrols on national roads toward state border crossing points. This measure is implemented in the context of the heightened transport flow recorded during the winter holidays period.According to the IGP, the targeted ar...
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Top 5 priorities of Moldova's Foreign Affairs Ministry in 2026: economic diplomacy, European integration, strengthening consular support for Diaspora # Moldpres
The Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) will focus its efforts on promoting economic diplomacy, with an emphasis on increasing exports, attracting investments and enhancing the well-being of citizens. European integration stays a central goal, with authorities aiming to accelerate EU ...
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PHOTO // Overnight interventions: road workers conduct anti-slip operations across all regions of Moldova # Moldpres
Road workers during the last night conducted anti-slip operations in the northern, central, and southern parts of Moldova. A total of 42 workers and 46 special vehicles were involved in the technological process.According to the National Roads Administration, interventions to...
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PHOTO // Teachers, resident physicians, students of Moldova's Nicolae Testemitanu State Medical University provide free medical assistance to Ukrainian refugees # Moldpres
Teachers, resident doctors and students from the Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) have provided free medical assistance to Ukrainian refugees and locals from several host communities of Moldova.The medical services were provided as part of ...
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Moldovan foreign affairs minister, on events in Venezuela, says it is essential to ensure democratic transition due to meet needs, interests of people # Moldpres
The legitimacy of the regime led by Nicolas Maduro has long been contested both domestically and internationally. In light of recent events, it is essential "to ensure a democratic transition that will meet the needs and interests of the Venezuelan people." Deputy Prime...
3 January 2026
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Law-enforcement officers urge drivers to drive cautiously and adjust their speed to the weather and road conditions. The warning is issued in the context of the Yellow Code for complicated weather conditions.According to the General Police Inspectorate (IGP), drivers must mai...
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The first 42 rural families energy renovated their homes in 2025 with the support of the European Union. Another 80 households are in the contracting stage of the works.The actions are carried out under the governmental programme Energy Efficiency Fund in the Residential Sect...
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Romania to build first five km of Ungheni – Chisinau highway, continuation of Union Highway # Moldpres
Romania will construct the first five kilometers of the Ungheni – Chisinau Highway on the territory of Moldova, which is a continuation across the Prut River of the Union Highway A8. The segment to be realized by the Romanian side includes the bridge over the Prut and the b...
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Last section of Union Highway goes to tender; Romanian state secretary says highway no longer paper project, but historical reality # Moldpres
The National Road Investment Company (CNIR) of Romania has launched the tender for the design and carrying out of Section 4 of the A8 Union Highway. Thus, the Targu Neamt – Iasi – Ungheni section, which includes the last 15.5 kilometers of the highway at the border wi...
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Moldova has witnessed, in the last five years, a 12-fold increase in installed capacities of renewable energy sources - from 77.37 MW in 2020 to almost 1,000 MW at present.According to the Energy Ministry, by the end of November 2025, the total installed capacity reached 957....
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Sleet, freezing rain, ice forecast in Moldova; meteorologists issued Yellow Code for complicated weather conditions # Moldpres
Meteorologists have issued a Yellow Code for complicated weather conditions, valid as of January 4, 10:00 till January 5, 14:00, throughout the entire country.According to the State Hydrometeorological Service, on this period, widespread sleet, deposits of freezing rain are e...
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The administration of the Eugen Doga International Airport – Chisinau has urged travelers to arrive at the terminal three hours before their planned flight. This early arrival will allow travelers to complete all pre-travel procedures without rush.It is also important f...
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The Defense Ministry is preparing a legislative reform to expand voluntary training. The initiative aims to boost national readiness for unforeseen situations.In an interview with the public television broadcaster, Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii emphasized that, this year,...
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Russian Cultural Center set to cease activities in Chisinau in next summer; Moldovan foreign affairs minister says decision taken, the other side must comply # Moldpres
The Russian Cultural Center is set to cease its activities in Chisinau in late next June or the beginning of July 2026, when the current agreement's provisions expire. Moldova has officially notified the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the center's closure...
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The Embassy of Moldova in the United States of America will be temporarily relocated. This measure was necessary following the fire on December 15, 2025, which affected the embassy’s building.The location will be changed starting January 5 for a period of 3–5 mont...
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