Residents in Chisinau will pay more for water and sewage as ANRE sets new tariffs

Residents of the capital will pay over one leu more for drinking water and sewage services after the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) approved new tariffs at a public meeting on August 4.

Ana Revenco steps down as Head of the Strategic Communication Center

Ana Revenco announced her decision to end her mandate as the director of the Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation. She highlighted that she built this institution from the ground up starting in 2023. According to her, the center is currently functioning well, and the organizational model developed in the Republic of Moldova is being studied as a model of good practices.

Breastfeeding benefits both baby and mother

Breastfeeding contributes to the health and development of the child and brings important benefits to the mother. Over 175 countries mark World Breastfeeding Week in the first week of August, an initiative dedicated to promoting and supporting this process.

More than 900 teaching vacancies: Mathematics teachers most in demand

Young individuals aspiring to build a career in education can now submit their applications for the second round of the competition to fill vacant teaching positions. The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) highlights that new teachers may receive allowances ranging from 160,000 to 375,000 lei.

Lyceum in Chișinău tops 2026 Baccalaureate ranking with 9.36 average

The "Spiru Haret" Theoretical Lyceum in Chisinau achieved the highest overall average in this year's national baccalaureate exam – 9.36. In total, 129 lyceums in the Republic of Moldova recorded a 100% pass rate.

Moldovan factory with nearly 90 million lei in revenue produces 50-year-aged divin

Divin "Prezident", aged for 50 years, and a distillate from 1949 are among the treasures of the "Barza Albă" enterprise in Bălți. This company, recognized as part of the national cultural heritage of the Republic of Moldova, has achieved annual revenues of nearly 90 million lei.

Anenii Noi and Soroca join chemotherapy network, bringing cancer care closer to patients

More than 400 cancer patients from various districts have already benefited from nearly 600 chemotherapy treatments offered closer to home. As of August 3, the network is expanding. The district hospitals in Anenii Noi and Soroca will now serve as the newest medical facilities where eligible patients can receive cancer treatment without the need to travel to Chisinau.

Moldova fights hate speech as Roma Holocaust remembered

Hate speech against Roma is on the rise in Moldova, officials and civil society representatives warned during a roundtable commemorating the Roma Holocaust.

Moldovan high schools hit record top grades in 2026 exams

A total of 129 theoretical lyceums achieved a 100% pass rate in the 2026 Moldovan National Baccalaureate examination. Official performance rankings show that 33 of these institutions recorded an overall graduate grade point average above 8.00.

Moldovan capital enacts emergency water plan amid Nistru drought

The Valentin Ignatenco Municipal Children’s Hospital and 108 preschools operating this August in Chișinău have secured drinking and utility water reserves. Municipal authorities confirmed the stockpiles following comprehensive site inspections.

Aneta Gonța takes helm at Moldova media regulator as Vițu steps down

Moldova's Audiovisual Council elected Vice President Aneta Gonța as its new head on August 3, following the resignation of Liliana Vițu. Gonța secured six out of seven votes during the council's session.

Roma survivors recall Transnistria horror on August 2

On August 2, Roma communities across Europe honored the victims of the Roma Holocaust, marking 82 years since the liquidation of the Roma sector at Auschwitz-Birkenau. On that night in 1944, Nazi forces murdered nearly 3,000 Roma women, children, and elderly prisoners in the gas chambers.