Priests urge quiet on Easter Sunday

Easter of the Dead, celebrated today and on Monday, April 20, is a time to honor the deceased. The veneration of the dead, which symbolizes the connection between the living and the departed, holds particular significance for the Orthodox Church. Viorel Cojocaru, a priest at the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, emphasizes that from a symbolic perspective, Easter of the Dead links the earth to the sky and connects the past with the present and future.

Moldova eyes sweeping election reforms: AI labeling and Gagauzia governance at the forefront

Moldova is set to modernize its legal framework to combat online manipulation and synchronize regional elections with national standards. Following public consultations on April 15, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) unveiled proposed amendments to the Electoral Code designed to safeguard democratic integrity.

Geopolitical realignment in Budapest: Strategic challenges for the Chisinau-Kyiv tandem

The landslide victory of Péter Magyar and his Tisza party in Hungary’s parliamentary elections signals a potential diplomatic thaw with Brussels, but poses new risks for the regional "integration tandem" of Moldova and Ukraine.

Higher incomes for sour cherry growers in 2025: $2/kg in Poland.

In 2025, sour cherry exports surpassed local market consumption, and high prices in both domestic and foreign markets led to significant profits for producers, according to an analysis by expert Veaceslav Ioniță. However, farmers argue that the absence of irrigation from artesian wells impacts crop quality and competitiveness in foreign markets.

Beyond the haze: Moldova to deploy 10 automated air quality stations by 2026

Moldova’s National Environmental Agency has challenged recent global air quality data, asserting that the country’s fine particulate levels are lower than reported. Officials simultaneously announced a major infrastructure upgrade to align with European monitoring standards.

Agriculture Ministry alerts antitrust authorities as fuel costs squeeze food prices

Food prices in Moldova are projected to rise by up to 10% due to escalating fuel costs, according to Agriculture Minister Ludmila Catlabuga. The Ministry has called for increased market competition and targeted social support to mitigate the impact on consumers.

Norway provides €50 million grant as Cimișlia High School begins major upgrades

Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) is actively seeking approximately €70 million (approx. 1.37 billion MDL) in external funding to finalize its ambitious "Model Schools" initiative.

Authorities launch plan to curb student drug use

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) initiated a joint action plan to reduce drug use among students and young people. In the 2026-2027 school years, training and information campaigns will be organized in schools and vocational education institutions. Additionally, teachers, school psychologists, and medical assistants will receive instruction on how to recognize signs of drug use and how to intervene effectively, according to Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun.

Chain price hikes in the Republic of Moldova after record oil price surge

Oil prices surged sharply on Monday, March 9, rising more than 25% in just one day and reaching their highest levels in nearly three years. This increase was driven by concerns over potential disruptions to oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz and production cuts by several Middle Eastern producers. These developments are expected to significantly impact fuel prices in the Republic of Moldova, leading to widespread price increases that will primarily affect farmers and socially vulnerable families.