News about Safety
The French Parliament has given final approval to a law banning children under the age of 15 from using social media. Once the law takes effect, France will become the first country in the European Union to adopt such strict restrictions for minors.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan reported on X that last night, the Liberian-flagged propane tanker Gas Lisbon sank approximately 20 nautical miles off the Romanian coast.
New details and assessments are emerging regarding the water supply situation in the Republic of Moldova’s settlements in general and in the capital in particular, and these fall well short of a “good” rating.
Wireless software updates (Over-the-Air, OTA), which have become an integral part of modern vehicles, open up new opportunities for automakers but also require stricter measures to protect against cyber threats. According to experts, as these technologies become more widespread, there is a growing need to strengthen security controls for transportation systems and their digital infrastructure.
Global grain production in the 2026/27 season could decline to 2.42 billion metric tons, which is 69 million metric tons, or 2.7%, lower than the record high of the previous season. However, this figure will still be the second-highest on record, according to the International Grains Council (IGC).
Moldova will introduce a new support program for women who have been victims of domestic violence. The first two “Women’s House” (Casa Femeii) temporary shelter centers are scheduled to open in the Cahul and Ștefan Voda districts once the renovation of the buildings is complete.
In recent days, the organization has received a number of reports from farmers regarding issues such as a growing diesel fuel shortage and a widening gap between retail prices at gas stations and wholesale prices.
The issue of potential water supply problems in Chisinau due to a critical deterioration in “the water quality of the Dniester River and the Novodnestrovsk Reservoir” has garnered attention in the official media and on social media. In some cases, the response was not what the person who initiated the discussion had expected.
Acting Minister of the Environment Gheorghe Hajder called on the relevant departments of the Chișinău municipality to “restore critical water supply infrastructure.” This is necessary in light of the prospect that Ukraine may reduce its water discharge into the Dniester due to a sharp drop in water levels in the Novodnestrovsk Reservoir.
A delegation from the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) and the National Center for Animal, Plant, and Food Safety (IP CNSAPSA) during a working visit to Vilnius, Lithuania.
In the summer, ice cream is one of the most popular foods. However, high temperatures can quickly affect its quality and safety if proper storage and transportation conditions are not followed. Ice cream is a perishable product and must be kept in the refrigerator at all times to ensure that this refreshing dessert does not become a health hazard.
Daniel Buda, Member of the European Parliament and Vice Chair of the Committee on Agriculture (Daniel Buda) reported that during a dialogue with a representative of the European Commission, he received firm assurances that Romanian livestock farmers would be compensated for losses resulting from the suspension of sheep and goat exports to third countries due to biosecurity concerns.
The risks of attacks on port infrastructure and vessels in the Azov and Black Seas, as well as the resulting delays or more serious disruptions to agri-food supply chains, are spreading quite rapidly to the main Black Sea shipping routes. These are the routes through which a significant portion of the world’s grain and vegetable oil trade is exported.
On August 10, 2026, amendments to the Domestic Trade Act (No. 231/2010) will take effect, requiring retailers to indicate the country of origin on food price tags. The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is reminding all interested parties of this requirement.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi presented Moldova’s security priorities to the European Parliament and stated that the recently approved €120 million in EU assistance would be an important contribution to the development of the country’s defense capabilities.
Iran has threatened to extend restrictions to other strategic maritime routes used for global energy shipments amid a new round of tensions with the United States. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that Tehran is prepared to threaten “all export corridors that benefit the United States and its allies” if pressure on the country continues.
In light of the watermelon and cantaloupe sales season, the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) “clarifies one of the most common concerns among consumers: alleged nitrate poisoning.”
About 7 hectares of winter grain crops were destroyed by a fire near the village of Tudora, in the Ștefan Voda district. Two fire and rescue crews were deployed to fight the fire. They managed to save the remaining 39 hectares of the field. The fire was contained and extinguished in less than an hour.
The National Communications Regulatory Agency (ARCOM) announced the launch of a public consultation on a draft decision to implement an interoperable mechanism for verifying the authenticity of the calling line identifier (CLI) through a number verification API.
By 2050, the number of cancer cases will rise by 66.7%, while access to treatment will remain unequal between rich and poor countries, warns a new WHO report.
