Photo: TV8 Saturday 17 October
17 October 2026
From the worst to the mildest.
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In brief (70)
One line, the score and a link to the source. We explain at length only the worst.
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Only 2.95 billion lei has been recovered from over 14 billion lei turned into public debt in the bank fraud Pizdețometru: 87 out of 100, Total pizdeț Photo: Moldova 1 - Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu says Moldova is prepared for winter but does not rule out a difficult one Pizdețometru: 59 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
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Over 40% of children in villages live in absolute poverty, and experts call for more jobs Pizdețometru: 58 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Moldova 1 - The Dniester has dropped so much in Vasilcau village that it can be crossed on foot Pizdețometru: 49 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
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Ukrainian who fled to Moldova says Moldovan citizens saved his life Pizdețometru: 48 out of 100, Annoying Photo: ESP (Bălți) -
Zelensky asks the EU to keep Ukraine and Moldova's accession processes linked, calling a split morally wrong Pizdețometru: 43 out of 100, Annoying Photo: PRO TV Chișinău - The drone that fell in Scaieni left a 35 centimetre crater, police found Pizdețometru: 39 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- The government does not back removing VAT on women's hygiene products, which stay at the reduced 8% rate Pizdețometru: 38 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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In 2026 two zebras were allowed for export to Ukraine and 31,000 pheasants for import from Romania and Hungary Pizdețometru: 36 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
A map shows where drones and missile debris have been found in Moldova since Russia's attacks on Ukraine Pizdețometru: 36 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Selling thesis papers could be punished with fines up to 125,000 lei or prison Pizdețometru: 36 out of 100, Calm Ea.md
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Moldova extends warning over low river levels and urges people to save water Pizdețometru: 34 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - A truck parking lot planned at Giurgiulesti is blocked because the land is classed as farmland Pizdețometru: 33 out of 100, Calm Agrobiznes
- Eye strain and blurred vision can be signs of vision problems Pizdețometru: 33 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Irina Gutnik plans to return to work at the Chisinau city hall on October 19 Pizdețometru: 29 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Horoscope for October 17, 2026 for all zodiac signs Pizdețometru: 29 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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A 37-year-old man smashed a minibus window near Dubasari after the driver refused to stop where he asked Pizdețometru: 28 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Work experience gained in Moldova and abroad will be possible to confirm Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Over 68,500 crossings were recorded at the border in the last 24 hours Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- There is no way to buy gas permanently at the lowest price, Energocom head says Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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From November 1, farm employers with unpaid social contributions will pay 0.1% penalty per day Pizdețometru: 24 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) - Adriana Ochisanu goes to court for her son Cristi Botgros, who is under investigation over Andreea Cuciuc's death Pizdețometru: 23 out of 100, Calm Ea.md
- About 80 million euros will go to modernising vocational schools in Moldova Pizdețometru: 21 out of 100, Calm Vocea Basarabiei
- Customs officers found wheel rims, cartridges and psychotropic substances during checks Pizdețometru: 21 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Moldova spent 0.56% of GDP, about 113 million dollars, on defence in 2025 Pizdețometru: 20 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Teachers' salaries will rise by 11-15% from 1 January 2027, and for some by up to 25% Pizdețometru: 20 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Border police held an exercise on the Ukrainian border in case of a possible wave of migrants Pizdețometru: 19 out of 100, Calm Europa Liberă Moldova
- The French president says everyone recognises Moldova's progress Pizdețometru: 19 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- A guide with steps for the first 72 hours of a crisis will be published, covering energy and cyber attacks Pizdețometru: 18 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Future teachers will do practice from their first year, and a master's degree will be required for primary school teachers Pizdețometru: 17 out of 100, Calm Ea.md
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Moldova cannot provisionally close other EU negotiation chapters without justice reform and anti-corruption progress Pizdețometru: 16 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - An exercise was held at the border to handle a possible influx of migrants Pizdețometru: 16 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Chinese farm machinery is increasingly appearing on the Moldovan market Pizdețometru: 15 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Online cadastral services will be unavailable until Monday, October 19, at 09:00 Pizdețometru: 15 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
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A quarrel in a Tiraspol cafe turned into a fight involving three teenagers Pizdețometru: 15 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 -
Maia Sandu says threats to Moldova do not distinguish between ethnic groups Pizdețometru: 14 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Moldova placed above Ukraine in the hunger ranking but behind Romania and Russia Pizdețometru: 14 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Moldova amended its Subsoil Code, setting rules for waste from the extractive industry Pizdețometru: 13 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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Chisinau asks the EU for transition periods for tax breaks and medicines Pizdețometru: 13 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - More than half of the energy consumed in the first half of the year was produced locally Pizdețometru: 12 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Customs at Sculeni seized undeclared home appliances worth 270,000 lei Pizdețometru: 12 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 -
Long queues at the Sculeni crossing on the exit from Moldova, police suggest alternative routes Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău - The justice system will be modernised with 7 million euros Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Almost 7000 hectares in three districts will be irrigated with a 103 million euro loan Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Maia Sandu says respecting minorities' culture does not conflict with belonging to Moldova Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Moldova's passport ranks 47th among the 57 OSCE states Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
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A report presented in Geneva shows progress in protecting victims of violence in Moldova Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Employers can get up to 80% of the salary of vulnerable workers they hire from the state Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Ea.md
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Clothes sewn in Falesti are sold in Milan shops, and wiring made in Albinetul Vechi goes into European cars Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
Alexandru Vlasitchi returned from abroad to his native village Volintiri and got involved in local projects Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Photo: Ziarul de Gardă - CNAS paid child benefits and sick leave allowances worth 89.46 million lei Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
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Chisinau city hall has started stocking the capital's lakes with fish Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
Moldova's International Stock Exchange is preparing a program to attract diaspora investors Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
Merz calls for a clear EU membership prospect for Moldova after the Brussels summit Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău - Istanbul is under a red weather alert for October 17 and 18, and Romanians are advised to avoid travel Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
- Moldova will for the first time include in its UN report an analysis of gender gaps in access to land and water Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- Stoianoglo unveiled his election program, promising dialogue between Comrat and Chisinau Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm NewsMaker
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Four candidates for Gagauzia's governor started their campaigns ahead of the November 15 election Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: Ziarul de Gardă -
What holiday is October 18, 2026: World Menopause Day and other key dates Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) -
The first 1880 flu vaccine doses arrived in Soroca, with medical workers and older people vaccinated first Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
A FabLab opened in Lapusna, where pupils build robots and make 3D objects Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
Two young women from Moldova will compete at the European cheerleading championship in Greece on October 24 Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Moldova will get colder with rain and fog this weekend, and river levels remain low Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm NewsMaker
- Agriculture minister Eugeniu Osmochescu met his Italian counterpart and discussed joint projects Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Agrobiznes
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Moldovan runner Radu Budan covered 3100 miles in over 46 days and took second place in New York Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Photo: Zugo -
Sheriff Tiraspol beat Real Sireti 2:0 for their fourth straight win in the Moldovan Super Liga Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
Alexandr Baldji became European U20 weightlifting champion in Albania and set a new European record Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Today, October 17, the north will be cloudy and the south will see light rain Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
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Saturday will be cloudy in Moldova, with the warmest weather in the south, up to +13 degrees Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 -
On Monday, 19 October, Balti will see rainy weather, and it will warm up to +15 on Tuesday Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți)