Moldova (MD)
Moldova is Eastern Europe's hidden gem — an EU candidate country since June 2022 and one of the continent's most affordable destinations, with a thriving wine culture, warm hospitality and a rapidly modernising capital.
Capital: Chișinău
Region: Europe
Language: Romanian
Currency: MDL (L)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 22)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
112
Police
902
Fire Brigade
901
Ambulance
903
Poison Control
+373 22 205 500 (Centrul Național de Sănătate Publică toxicology line)
Mental Health
Linia Verde de Sănătate Mintală: 0800 1 5100 (free, Mon–Fri 8:00–20:00)
Domestic Violence
0800 88 008 (Linia de Încredere — free, 24/7, domestic violence and abuse)
Child Protection
116 111 (Telefonul Copilului — free, 24/7)
Road Assistance
ACM (Automobil Club Moldova): +373 22 222 222 — roadside assistance and towing
How to call emergency services in Moldova
Dial 112 from any phone including mobiles without a SIM — works across Moldova and connects to appropriate services. Operators speak Romanian and Russian; limited English available. State your location and type of emergency clearly. In rural areas, mobile coverage can be patchy — note the nearest landmark or kilometre marker on the road.