State enterprise heads earn up to 123,000 lei a month
Salaries of state enterprise directors can be more than eight times the average pay in the institutions they run, a parliamentary inquiry finds.
Thursday 8 October
From the worst to the mildest.
Salaries of state enterprise directors can be more than eight times the average pay in the institutions they run, a parliamentary inquiry finds.
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Photo: TV8 Oil prices stay above $100 a barrel, about 40% higher than before the conflict between the US and Iran.
Economist Iurie Rija says the diesel price rise adds about 880 lei to the cost of each hectare farmers work.
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Hundreds of public shelters are still not ready, and responsibility keeps passing between institutions Pizdețometru: 85 out of 100, Total pizdeț Photo: Radio Moldova
Pupils in Gagauzia were reportedly invited to study and work in Alabuga, where drones are made Pizdețometru: 77 out of 100, Pizdeț Photo: TV8
Rebuilding a school stadium in Chisinau with the Petrocub club has caused a scandal over 11 million lei Pizdețometru: 71 out of 100, Pizdeț Photo: TV8
From October 12, heating systems in Balti apartment blocks will start being filled with water Pizdețometru: 59 out of 100, Annoying Photo: ESP (Bălți)
A 71-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a car in the village of Singereii Noi Pizdețometru: 50 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Zugo
An analyst says it is still unclear who will lead the regions under the new administrative reform Pizdețometru: 48 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Gagauzinfo
Parliament toughened penalties for poaching, with fines of up to 200,000 lei Pizdețometru: 45 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Moldova 1
Maia Sandu received 12 official gifts in the third quarter, worth 23,620 lei in total Pizdețometru: 45 out of 100, Annoying Photo: TV8
Viorel Furdui says that if almost 650 town halls are abolished, local power will move away from citizens Pizdețometru: 42 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Radio Moldova
The case of Moldovan citizen Nicolae Sepel, accused of planning murders in Ukraine, has gone to court Pizdețometru: 39 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
Valentin Gaidarji is challenging the refusal to register him as an independent candidate in Gagauzia Pizdețometru: 38 out of 100, Calm Photo: Gagauzinfo
Abandoned cars in Moldova could be seized and sold for the benefit of local authorities Pizdețometru: 36 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
The government proposes cutting the number of town halls from 893 to 273 Pizdețometru: 35 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
Chisinau mayor's adviser insulted a TV8 journalist, media NGOs demand an apology Pizdețometru: 34 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
Romania can shoot down drones if they affect its economic interests, the acting minister said Pizdețometru: 34 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău
Moldova's military budget has doubled in four years, Igor Grosu says Pizdețometru: 34 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Specialised prosecutors could challenge the prosecutor general's instructions in court Pizdețometru: 33 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Moldova's foreign ministry calls Russia's claims of a logistics hub for Ukraine false Pizdețometru: 33 out of 100, Calm Photo: Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova may give priority to pedestrians and buses and introduce paid parking Pizdețometru: 33 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
In Balti, children aged 10 to 12 ride electric scooters, sometimes two at a time Pizdețometru: 32 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
A 20-year-old Ukrainian citizen was detained in Moldova on suspicion of fraud Pizdețometru: 31 out of 100, Calm Photo: Ziarul de Gardă
Maia Sandu named energy risks, water shortages and drones as security challenges for Moldova Pizdețometru: 30 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
A study found problems in Moldova's doctoral programmes, with a thesis taking 7.6 years on average Pizdețometru: 29 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
Voluntary merger would cut local councils to 273, with public services still available in villages Pizdețometru: 29 out of 100, Calm Photo: Cotidianul
Moldova's embassy in Moscow will stay open for now, Maia Sandu said Pizdețometru: 27 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău
Alexei Buzu presented a proposal for a new administrative-territorial map of Moldova Pizdețometru: 27 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Moldova's state railway company will be turned into a joint-stock company, the bill passed its second reading Pizdețometru: 27 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
The government proposes joining 9 villages to Balti municipality, 7 of them fully Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
The US extradited a 44-year-old Moldovan citizen wanted by international warrant Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
Parliament tightened penalties for poaching, with fines and prison for large damage Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
EU extends sanctions for one year against those behind destabilisation, including five Moldovan citizens Pizdețometru: 23 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
A 20-year-old Ukrainian suspected of fraud was detained in Moldova Pizdețometru: 22 out of 100, Calm Photo: Ziarul de Gardă
Parliament passed in second reading a law to raise the share of Romanian and local content on TV Pizdețometru: 21 out of 100, Calm Photo: Zugo
Moldova may start making air defence equipment at home Pizdețometru: 20 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
Experts say defence spending is too low and Moldova's airspace remains vulnerable Pizdețometru: 19 out of 100, Calm Photo: Radio Moldova
Maia Sandu says Moldova needs more air defence equipment but is not first in line to buy it Pizdețometru: 18 out of 100, Calm Photo: Cotidianul
Diana Chiriac says there is social consensus on creating three regions Pizdețometru: 18 out of 100, Calm Photo: Nordnews
Undeclared carpets and IT components found at Leuseni and Costesti customs Pizdețometru: 17 out of 100, Calm Photo: Nordnews
Glodeni district deputy head says reform must be more than changing the administrative map Pizdețometru: 17 out of 100, Calm Photo: Nordnews
A 44-year-old Moldovan wanted for large-scale fraud has been extradited from the US Pizdețometru: 17 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Energy minister says Moldova avoided a total blackout despite attacks and drought Pizdețometru: 17 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Moldova's railway will be turned into a joint-stock company by year's end Pizdețometru: 17 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
Experts at Moldova Security Forum say the eastern flank cannot be strong without Moldova Pizdețometru: 16 out of 100, Calm Photo: Radio Moldova
Marcos Perestrello says Moldova is strengthening its defence after drone and hybrid attacks Pizdețometru: 16 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Repairs on the R3 road between Ialoveni and Hincesti cost 132.5 million lei Pizdețometru: 16 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Maia Sandu says neutrality is not a strong response to risks when the aggressor ignores it Pizdețometru: 14 out of 100, Calm Photo: Zugo
Experts warn that giving up red lines increases risks for Moldova Pizdețometru: 14 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
New rules for TV and radio will bring more local programs and Romanian-language content Pizdețometru: 14 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Because of a labour shortage, Moldovan employers hire more and more foreigners Pizdețometru: 14 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
Parliament voted to toughen penalties for poaching at its Thursday session Pizdețometru: 13 out of 100, Calm Photo: Ziarul de Gardă
The Krupensky manor in Briceni district will go to local authorities, who plan to open a museum there Pizdețometru: 13 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
Valeriu Chiveri and the EU representative discussed the convergence fund and Romanian schools in Transnistria Pizdețometru: 12 out of 100, Calm Photo: Nordnews
Sandu says Moldova has become a lab for Russian interference and cognitive warfare is the next big risk Pizdețometru: 12 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău
Defence minister Anatolie Nosatii says Moldova's security is Europe's security too Pizdețometru: 12 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Moldovans can spot disinformation but few actively check information, a CJI study shows Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Photo: Mediacritica
Moldova Security Forum discusses crisis management and hybrid threats, with intelligence chiefs and NATO experts Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Justice reform remains the area the EU monitors most closely in Moldova, Iwona Piórko says Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Moldova is considering Romanian help to defend its airspace against drones Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Photo: Cotidianul
Kevin Hamilton says NATO can learn from Moldova, which is on the front line of Russian pressure Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Specialists say healthy living at 60 starts at 30 or 40, through prevention and lifestyle Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
A light aircraft overturned on landing at Vadul lui Voda airfield, the single person aboard needed no medical help Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
Vladislav Gribincea and Stela Procopciuc nominated as candidates for Supreme Court of Justice president Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Photo: Ziarul de Gardă
Euro gets cheaper at 20.0179 lei for October 9, while the dollar rises to 17.9003 lei Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Photo: Nordnews
Traffic will be halted on several Chisinau streets on the nights of October 8 to 9 and October 9 to 10 Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
The National Forum on Active and Healthy Ageing takes place under the theme of healthy longevity Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Photo: Radio Moldova
Flu vaccination begins, the first batch of 120,000 doses has arrived in the country Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Maia Sandu says the decision on union with Romania belongs to citizens Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Traffic on Belgrad Street in Chisinau will be halted tomorrow, October 9, from 08:00 to 20:00 Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău
Promo-LEX accredited 39 more national observers for the Gagauzia elections Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: Gagauzinfo
Environmental expert Ruslan Nercas warns that batteries in gadgets can cause fires Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Albinuta kindergarten in Danceni was fully renovated for almost 4.8 million lei Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
The first batch of 120,000 flu vaccine doses has arrived in Moldova Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
Moldova will open all negotiating clusters with the EU by the end of the year Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău
Small businesses can get subsidies for trade fairs, including abroad, until November 10 Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Bell tower in Vadul-Rascov, from the 17th century, restored for over 140,000 euros Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Slovakia beat Moldova 4:0 in the UEFA Nations League, Marek Hamšík was in Chisinau Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
A candidate for Gagauzia bashkan can have up to 65 authorized representatives Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Photo: Gagauzinfo
Acting Romanian defence minister Radu Miruta reaffirmed Romania's support for Moldova during a visit to Chisinau Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
Eye doctors advise no screens before age two and at most one hour a day after Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1
New benches were installed by the dormitory of the Polytechnic College in Balti Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
Petrol 95 gets 13 bani cheaper, at 33.91 lei per litre, and diesel 7 bani cheaper, at 35.01 lei Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
Moldova marks Postal Worker Day on Friday, October 9 Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)
Horoscope for October 8, 2026, generated by artificial intelligence for each sign Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
Weather on October 10 stays warm and dry, with up to +27 degrees in the daytime Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
Irina Florea won bronze at the World Youth Sambo Championship in Thessaloniki Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8
Thursday in Chisinau up to +26°C with no precipitation, around +12°C at night Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8