Moldova offers up to €19,100 to attract young STEM educators

The Government of Moldova approved a measure on August 26 to extend its early-career bonus scheme to graduates entering vocational schools, colleges, and universities. Previously, these state-backed signing allowances were available exclusively to primary and secondary school teachers.

Moldova NGO aids 300,000 people, expands fight against online abuse

Over 300,000 individuals counseled and nearly 1,300 direct victims assisted mark the 25-year milestone of the International Center "La Strada" Moldova.

Health ministry partners with Hospices of Hope for new centre

Moldova is set to establish a new specialised palliative care centre under a memorandum of understanding signed between the Ministry of Health and the charitable organisation Hospices of Hope Moldova.

Moldova braces for heavy rains of up to 49 l/sq m

Moldova's national weather authority has issued a countrywide yellow code alert for heavy rainfall, effective Wednesday, 26 August. Meteorologists forecast significant precipitation, with local accumulations reaching up to 49 liters per square meter, occasionally accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms.

Moldovan MPs advance media law overhaul to boost Romanian broadcasts

Moldova's parliament has passed the first reading of an amendment package to the Audiovisual Media Services Code. The legislation raises the minimum share of Romanian-language or Romanian-dubbed/subtitled television channels in distributor packages from 50% to 60%.

Grenade blast in Ceadîr-Lunga apartment kills man

A 51-year-old apartment owner was killed and another man was critically injured in an explosion on Tuesday morning, August 25, in Ceadîr-Lunga, the General Police Inspectorate reported.

Spotted lanternfly detected in Moldova, threatening crops

Moldovan phytosanitary inspectors have detected the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) for the first time in an industrial area of Chisinau. The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) immediately launched emergency containment and eradication protocols to eliminate the quarantine pest.

Russian drone transits Moldovan airspace in 14-minute incursion

An unidentified drone entered Moldovan airspace early Monday morning, August 24, crossing the country's southern territory during overnight Russian air strikes against neighboring Ukraine.

Czech-backed project ends outdoor toilets at Răciula school

Răciula Gymnasium in Călărași District is set to overhaul its sanitary facilities through a €56,000 (approx. 1.1 million MDL) grant. The project eliminates the need for pupils and teachers to use outdoor pit latrines.

Moldova VET Admission: 2,400 state-funded places still open

The Ministry of Education and Research has opened the second admission round for secondary vocational education and training (VET). Between August 20 and 28, 2026, prospective students can apply for roughly 2,400 state-funded places across vocational schools nationwide.

Moldova debunks Russian threat narrative over Cobasna depot

The long-standing regional catastrophe narrative surrounding the Cobasna ammunition depot has been systematically overstated for over two decades by Moscow and the Transnistrian separatist regime, according to a joint declassified intelligence report released on August 21 by Moldova's Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) and the Military Intelligence Agency (AIM).

Russian drone strike shuts Tabaki border post with Moldova

A Russian drone strike damaged the Tabaki international border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova during overnight attacks on August 21 across the Odessa region. Border authorities have suspended all passenger and freight transit, diverting vehicles to alternative checkpoints.