Photo: ESP (Bălți) Friday 23 October
23 October 2026
From the worst to the mildest.
- Stories
- 170
- The worst
- 85
- Average of the day
- 73
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In brief (163)
One line, the score and a link to the source. We explain at length only the worst.
- Coal imports to Moldova fell by almost 20% since the start of the year, from 94 to 77 thousand tonnes Pizdețometru: 85 out of 100, Total pizdeț Point.md
- A pack of dogs killed 86 poultry in a household in Zaim village, a woman says Pizdețometru: 77 out of 100, Pizdeț Ea.md
- Parliament passed the 2027 tax policy in second reading, and MP Ion Chicu calls it the biggest tax increase Pizdețometru: 76 out of 100, Pizdeț Bani.md
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An 8-year-old girl was hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing in Hincesti and taken to hospital Pizdețometru: 75 out of 100, Pizdeț Photo: TV8 -
Former judge Anatolie Galben was admitted to the bar exam by a court ruling after being rejected Pizdețometru: 74 out of 100, Pizdeț Photo: Ziarul de Gardă -
The INTERPOL case is still at the criminal investigation stage after two and a half years, with five suspects Pizdețometru: 72 out of 100, Pizdeț Photo: Ziarul de Gardă - A draft law proposes doubling the tax on bank deposit interest, from 6% to 12% Pizdețometru: 70 out of 100, Pizdeț Stiri.md
- Education minister wants prosecutors to fully investigate the humiliation of a UTM student by a group of young people Pizdețometru: 70 out of 100, Pizdeț Realitatea.md
- A rally organised by the administration will take place in Tiraspol, and people say they are being forced to attend Pizdețometru: 68 out of 100, Pizdeț IPN
- 79 femicide cases were recorded in Moldova in 2022-2025, UN Women's country representative warns Pizdețometru: 66 out of 100, Pizdeț Știri pe surse
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A young man was convicted for posing as a bank employee and stealing money from two women in Chisinau Pizdețometru: 66 out of 100, Pizdeț Photo: Nordnews - Moldova has nearly 1800 shelters, but fewer than half are ready, and some mayors do not know about them Pizdețometru: 65 out of 100, Pizdeț Point.md
- Parents in Hincesti demand urgent action after repeated accidents on 31 August 1989 street near a high school Pizdețometru: 63 out of 100, Pizdeț Realitatea.md
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A 20-year-old foreign national was sentenced to 5 years in prison for defrauding two women in Chisinau Pizdețometru: 63 out of 100, Pizdeț Photo: TV8 -
Another 178 trees were illegally cut down in Vadul lui Voda, and the damage exceeds 550,000 lei Pizdețometru: 62 out of 100, Pizdeț Photo: TV8 -
Education minister says metal detectors are not a solution for schools for now Pizdețometru: 62 out of 100, Pizdeț Photo: Moldova 1 - Apa-Canal Chisinau questions data on increased water discharge at Dubasari, recording a further drop in flow Pizdețometru: 61 out of 100, Pizdeț Point.md
- DisInfo found hundreds of fake posts in Transnistria calling for a protest against Chisinau Pizdețometru: 60 out of 100, Pizdeț Deschide.md
- Maia Sandu condemns a Russian drone falling near homes and announces response measures Pizdețometru: 59 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
- Promo-LEX: parents, pupils and teachers of Romanian-language schools in Transnistria face pressure Pizdețometru: 58 out of 100, Annoying NewsMaker
- Nearly 18% of pupils in Gagauzia face repeated bullying, a study shows Pizdețometru: 58 out of 100, Annoying Stiri.md
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Companies that use personal data illegally can be fined up to 2 million lei Pizdețometru: 58 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Moldova 1 -
Two men in Carpineni, Hincesti district, damaged a freshly poured road by driving a cart over it Pizdețometru: 57 out of 100, Annoying Photo: TV8 - Three PAS MPs were filmed looking at a deck of playing cards during a parliament plenary session Pizdețometru: 55 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
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Police destroyed the warhead of a Gheran-4 drone found near Chistelnita village in Telenesti district Pizdețometru: 55 out of 100, Annoying Photo: TV8 -
Wolves are approaching homesteads in Basarabeasca, several families have lost goats and poultry Pizdețometru: 54 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Nordnews - Parents from Hincesti demand urgent measures to keep children safe on the roads Pizdețometru: 53 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
- Moldova imports vegetable oil while exporting sunflower seeds, and processors point to problems Pizdețometru: 52 out of 100, Annoying Agrobiznes
- Fairs with local products will be held in Chisinau this weekend Pizdețometru: 52 out of 100, Annoying Stiri.md
- Hajder discussed matters with Romania's new environment minister Pizdețometru: 52 out of 100, Annoying Stiri.md
- Car imports to Moldova could exceed one billion dollars in 2026, experts say Pizdețometru: 50 out of 100, Annoying Stiri.md
- A bus hit a pedestrian on a zebra crossing in Chisinau, on Uzinelor street, and the moment was filmed Pizdețometru: 50 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
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Wolves attack livestock on farms in Basarabeasca, and owners find only the horns Pizdețometru: 50 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Moldova 1 - Veaceslav Ionita explains why wages are low while labour is expensive in Moldova Pizdețometru: 49 out of 100, Annoying Stiri.md
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The college in Comrat, built in 2023, still has not opened, the Turkish ambassador says Pizdețometru: 49 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Gagauzinfo -
Moscow threatens a firm response after Chisinau moves to expel a Russian embassy employee Pizdețometru: 49 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Nordnews - Diana Tacu says the hydrological situation at Vadul lui Voda has not improved and water flows keep falling Pizdețometru: 47 out of 100, Annoying Realitatea.md
- The reverse VAT charge will apply to nine agricultural crops Pizdețometru: 46 out of 100, Annoying Stiri.md
- Lawmakers look for solutions after incidents with Ukrainian border guards, Grosu says they stem from the war in Ukraine Pizdețometru: 46 out of 100, Annoying Realitatea.md
- Police caught two drivers behind the wheel under the influence of drugs, and criminal cases were opened Pizdețometru: 45 out of 100, Annoying Stiri.md
- Raising public sector wages in 2027 will be funded by borrowing, with the budget deficit estimated at 4.5% of GDP Pizdețometru: 45 out of 100, Annoying Ea.md
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Two cases of airspace violations were recorded in Moldova between October 16 and 23, and in both drones fell to the ground Pizdețometru: 44 out of 100, Annoying Photo: PRO TV Chișinău -
Zimbru Chisinau must pay over one million euros to footballer Donny van Iperen, seriously injured in 2022 Pizdețometru: 44 out of 100, Annoying Photo: TV8 -
Energocom asks to raise the electricity price to 3.51 lei per kWh from 2.01 lei Pizdețometru: 44 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Ziarul de Gardă - Dumitru Obada asks that prosecutors' salaries be tied to inflation and economic growth Pizdețometru: 43 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
- The Metropolitan of Chernivtsi thanked Moldovans for saving a Ukrainian man who tried to swim across the Dniester Pizdețometru: 42 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
- Farmers growing non-GMO soybeans ask for support, control and traceability, as their costs are higher Pizdețometru: 42 out of 100, Annoying Agrobiznes
- Moldova has run out of Ukrainian rebar, Ukrainian long steel exports fell 81% in September Pizdețometru: 42 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
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Iurie Radulov, known as Babior, was brought back to Moldova from Turkey and taken to prison Pizdețometru: 42 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Moldova 1 -
In the past 24 hours Moldova recorded 63 reports of domestic violence, and police took protective measures Pizdețometru: 41 out of 100, Annoying Photo: ESP (Bălți) -
More pupils choose Romanian schools in Transnistria, and some no longer have room for everyone Pizdețometru: 40 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Moldova 1 - Moldova may give up its shares in the Russian truck maker KAMAZ Pizdețometru: 40 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
- Ukraine condemns a Russian drone entering Moldova's airspace Pizdețometru: 40 out of 100, Annoying Ziarul de Gardă
- Polyansky says Chisinau's policy on Transnistria could lead to confrontation Pizdețometru: 39 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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A 20-year-old man was found dead near an apartment block in Chisinau Pizdețometru: 39 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Moldova still holds shares worth 1.45 million lei in Russia's KAMAZ Pizdețometru: 39 out of 100, Calm Bani.md
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Ukraine wants to move customs checks into the EU after Russian drone attacks on trucks Pizdețometru: 39 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău -
Experts call for clear targets for recycling and reusing clothes in Moldova Pizdețometru: 38 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
Rabies has been found in two villages in Ungheni district Pizdețometru: 38 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău - In Gagauzia 17.4% of pupils regularly face bullying Pizdețometru: 36 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Moldova rejects Russia's accusations of an economic blockade of Transnistria Pizdețometru: 36 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- A car hit a minibus in Stauceni, and four passengers ended up in hospital Pizdețometru: 32 out of 100, Calm IPN
- Law on investigating transport accidents published in the Official Gazette Pizdețometru: 32 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Ten men hidden in a milk truck were stopped in Odesa region while trying to reach Moldova Pizdețometru: 31 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) - Three prosecutors were questioned by the evaluation commission Pizdețometru: 30 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
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A drone flew into Moldova without permission and vanished from radar over Rezina district Pizdețometru: 30 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Irina Gutnic asks to suspend Ion Ceban's order removing her as deputy mayor Pizdețometru: 30 out of 100, Calm NewsMaker
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Marcel Spatari says no decision has been taken on raising medicine prices Pizdețometru: 29 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - The first information platform on municipal bonds has been launched Pizdețometru: 28 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- The central bank allows investing abroad up to 100,000 euros without permission from 20 November Pizdețometru: 27 out of 100, Calm Bani.md
- From 2027, the luxury tax applies to properties worth at least 4 million lei Pizdețometru: 26 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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Experts warn that TikTok could sway voters in Gagauzia, where many people get their news there Pizdețometru: 26 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău - TikTok channels promoting candidate Fiodor Gagauz have started appearing ahead of the Gagauzia bashkan election Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Europa Liberă Moldova
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Residents of Natalievca ask to be merged with Balti, 505 people have signed a request Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) - Volume of gas traded on Moldova's exchange fell 72% in the first half of 2026 Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Bani.md
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Deputies propose that Moldova HiTech Park operate for 50 years and not build homes on its land in Stauceni Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
The Bureau for Reintegration says Friday's rally in Tiraspol tries to use people's problems for political goals Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Photo: Cotidianul -
Stefan cel Mare lyceum in Grigoriopol marks three decades, after the Tiraspol regime evicted it from its building Pizdețometru: 24 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
Promo-LEX warns of illegal financing and disinformation risks before the Gagauzia election on November 15 Pizdețometru: 24 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Education minister says teachers' salaries will rise by 11-15%, and some may get up to 25% Pizdețometru: 24 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
- Seven watches and two undeclared phones were found in the luggage of two passengers Pizdețometru: 24 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Persimmons cost 50 to 70 lei and apples 8 to 20 lei per kilo at the Balti market Pizdețometru: 23 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) - Romania's ambassador and deputy prime minister Valeriu Chiveri marked 30 years of the Grigoriopol lyceum Pizdețometru: 22 out of 100, Calm Deschide.md
- Savings and loan associations issued loans of nearly 770 million lei, while new deposits fell 21% Pizdețometru: 21 out of 100, Calm Bani.md
- Trombitchi says the threat to Chisinau's drinking water has passed after rains raised the Dniester reservoir level Pizdețometru: 21 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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Joint border checks and energy projects are on the agenda of Prime Minister Tofan's visit to Kyiv Pizdețometru: 21 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău - Ukrainians contributed over 1.6 billion lei to Moldova's budget last year, Doina Gherman said Pizdețometru: 21 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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Nicu Popescu proposes an EU body to fight sanctions evasion over Western parts found in Russian weapons Pizdețometru: 20 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
Work on the Prut-Falesti water pipeline will continue under a 63.4 million lei contract Pizdețometru: 20 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) - Tanase responded to PAS deputy Istrati, who demanded he withdraw his comments and apologize Pizdețometru: 19 out of 100, Calm NewsMaker
- Choosing efficient appliances can lower electricity bills Pizdețometru: 19 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- What happens to personal data given to shops and when you can claim compensation Pizdețometru: 19 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- First visit to a developer: what you need to know before buying a flat Pizdețometru: 18 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Switzerland is funding a 5.6 million dollar project for refugees in Moldova Pizdețometru: 17 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- In Posta Veche, compressed air works were mistaken for a gas leak Pizdețometru: 17 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Eco-Ret Moldova received authorization for the packaging return system Pizdețometru: 17 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Chisinau psychiatric hospital to be insulated, with energy savings of 40 percent Pizdețometru: 17 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Horoscope for October 23: one sign will dip into its savings Pizdețometru: 16 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Airbnb bans hosts from asking guests to wash dishes or strip beds before leaving Pizdețometru: 15 out of 100, Calm Bani.md
- Experts urge Moldova to rethink its economic model to be less exposed to external shocks Pizdețometru: 15 out of 100, Calm IPN
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PSRM reported the largest income in its campaign funds for the Gagauzia elections Pizdețometru: 14 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
Petrol price falls again in Moldova while diesel rises by 9 bani Pizdețometru: 14 out of 100, Calm Photo: Ziarul de Gardă - A 42-year-old man wanted by French police was detained at the Romanian border Pizdețometru: 13 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Customs officers at Tudora found an air pistol in the luggage of a 20-year-old Ukrainian woman Pizdețometru: 13 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- In September, pharmacies received over 125 million lei for reimbursed medicines Pizdețometru: 13 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
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Over 200 buildings in Chisinau have been connected to the heating network Pizdețometru: 13 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău -
Ukraine is ready to supply natural gas to Moldova, says ambassador Paun Rogovei Pizdețometru: 12 out of 100, Calm Photo: Gagauzinfo -
Lucian Blaga Theoretical High School in Chisinau will be modernised with over 60 million lei Pizdețometru: 12 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - The operation of Moldova HiTech Park could be extended to 50 years Pizdețometru: 12 out of 100, Calm IPN
- Supreme Court of Justice approved three new documents on integrity and uniform criminal case law Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- Expert Andrei Curarar says town halls must be ready to access European funds Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm IPN
- From November 2, temporary protection applicants can register at the IGM accommodation centre Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Winter school holidays start on December 25, spring holidays run from March 1 to 8 Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Deschide.md
- New parking spaces are being built in all sectors of Chisinau, over 1500 in Botanica alone Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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Online booking for driving tests will not work from October 23 to 26 because of technical works Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - ANRE puts to public consultation an initiative on heat from waste and renewable sources Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- The EU will allocate 72.4 million euros to modernise ten hospitals in Moldova Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- A deputy says Moldova could join the EU in 2030 if everyone shows goodwill Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Nicusor Dan asks for coordinated support for Moldova's security and includes Chisinau in Romania's Ukraine reconstruction plans Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Photo: Cotidianul -
Gasoline 95 gets 0.27 lei cheaper and diesel 0.02 lei cheaper for October 24-26 Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - CFM transported over 90,000 tonnes of wheat by rail Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Moldova exported grapes to 24 countries, with the highest prices in some of them Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Ionita says digital platforms have brought the shadow taxi market into the open Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Refugees will get easier access to healthcare through a 5.6 million dollar project Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Thirteen applications were submitted for the post of Moldtelecom director general Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Timpul
- In October CFM transported over 114,000 tonnes of cargo, almost 79% of it wheat Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Bani.md
- From October 28, 2026, new rules for employees with family duties take effect in Moldova Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- An expert says Moldova may need a new administrative reform in ten years Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- In the last 24 hours, 18 foreigners were refused entry into Moldova Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- The Romanian language certificate exam was rescheduled after one hundred students signed up Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm IPN
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A foreigner tried to bring 220 undeclared e-cigarettes into Moldova Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) - Moldova and Romania could get joint tourist routes Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Anca Dragu says Moldova offers investors a more stable and predictable financial environment Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm IPN
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Voters in Gagauzia will be able to show a digital ID through the EVO app at the elections Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Photo: Gagauzinfo -
Less than a month until the Gagauzia elections, 135 candidates are running for 35 seats Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Young farmers can get up to 3 million lei to develop agricultural businesses Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Agrobiznes
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Ciadir-Lunga has been named capital of Moldova's ethnic minorities for 2026-2027 Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: Gagauzinfo -
Rescuers held drills for responding to chemical and biological threats Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Two international members of the Judges Evaluation Commission will finish their terms at the end of 2026 Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Ziarul de Gardă
- Moldova ranks 48th in the Henley & Partners passport ranking, with visa-free access to 120 countries Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Carturesti bookstore chain opens its first Moldova store, 380 square meters, in Chisinau Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Ea.md
- Economic clusters in Moldova raised combined turnover by over 10% in the past year Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm IPN
- The National Bank set the official rate for October 23: one euro is 20.19 lei and one US dollar is 18.01 lei Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
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Two members of the Judges Evaluation Commission will end their work on December 31, 2026 Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău - Water on the Dniester up to Dubasari will rise 10 to 20 centimeters Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Moldova and Ukraine approved plans to protect shared waters for 2026 to 2027 Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Cleaning work has started in all sectors of Chisinau and will last until the end of November Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
- The EU and other countries supported the second National Cluster Forum in Moldova Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Companies in clusters grew their turnover by over 10% in a year, and 15 clusters received European certificates Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm IPN
- Tourist arrivals in Moldova rose by 25 percent in the first half of 2026 Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
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Actors from the Luhansk theatre performed the play PO on the stage of the Balti theatre Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Photo: Nordnews - A new training programme aims to strengthen leadership in universities Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Rain is forecast across the country, with highs between 12 and 17 degrees Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- Moldova and Lithuania will cooperate on energy efficiency under a memorandum Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Romania and Moldova plan to develop new joint tourist routes Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 -
Students of a Chisinau high school held an autumn fair with dishes and costumes from several ethnic groups Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Ion Ceban discussed cooperation between Chisinau and Turkey with ambassador Nazmiye Basaran Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
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Moldovan defender Stefan Colta signed his first professional contract with Olympiacos Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Soldiers from the Dacia brigade took third place in orienteering at a competition in Romania Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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Horoscope for October 23, 2026, generated by ChatGPT, for all zodiac signs Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 -
A folk art festival in Balti brought together craftsmen and performers from Moldova and Romania Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) -
Oleg Reabciuk played the full match as Anderlecht beat Jagiellonia 3-0 in the Europa League Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 -
Mihail Caimacov returned to training after nine months out with a hip injury Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1