Two convicts receive years in prison for failed escape attempt

Two inmates, aged 24 and 27, who attempted to escape from Penitentiary No. 15 in Cricova, will face extended prison sentences. Both individuals, who were already serving sentences for murder and other crimes, were sentenced to an additional two years each for their escape attempt.

Modern Democratic Party of Moldova to join elections

The Modern Democratic Party of Moldova (PDMM), formerly known as "Pro-Moldova," a political entity led by Andrian Candu—the godson of Vladimir Plahotniuc, the former leader of the Democratic Party—announced its participation in the September 28 parliamentary elections on Tuesday, August 12.

New anti-harassment law introduces tougher penalties for aggressors

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova has adopted, in its second reading, a draft law aimed at enhancing protection measures against violence towards women, including online violence. This draft law also reinforces the protections for journalists. 62 deputies supported it and includes significant changes to the legislation in line with international standards set forth by the Istanbul Convention.

Entrepreneurship across the Nistru backed by development partners

Six newly established economic clusters will receive approximately $1.3 million in financial support to boost their development and promote economic cooperation between communities on both riverbanks. The assistance is provided by Sweden and the United Kingdom through the UNDP project "Advanced Cross-River Capacities for Trade"

Radio Moldova celebrates 75 years of Radio Theatre

Radio Moldova is celebrating, on Thursday, 75 years of Radio Theatre – an epic of sound and image that has reached the homes and souls of listeners across the country. Directors, playwrights, actors and theatre critics will gather at a Gala Show to celebrate this cultural tradition, said Ludmila Alexei, producer of the show “Teatrul la Microfon” in the program “Dimineata cu Radio Moldova”.

How Moldova's education reforms aim to improve PISA results

Over 7,000 students from nearly 280 educational institutions are participating in the PISA 2025 baseline testing, which began on Monday and will continue until May 16.