Government launches a plan for a defense system to address new security risks

The Republic of Moldova plans to modernize its national defense system by 2030. This involves developing capabilities tailored to current security risks and training a professional workforce. On Wednesday, the government approved the Implementation Program for 2026–2030, which is part of the National Defense Strategy for the period 2024–2034.

Arch of Triumph will be restored under Ministry of Culture

The Arch of Triumph in Chisinau will be transferred to the Ministry of Culture's administration. Once the registration and land delimitation procedures are complete, preparations for the monument's restoration can begin.

Moldovan-Turkish College "Recep Tayyip Erdogan" opens in Comrat

The Moldovan-Turkish College "Recep Tayyip Erdogan" is set to open in Comrat, focusing on engineering and IT specialties, with classes taught in Romanian. During a Government meeting on August 5, the Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, expressed concern that authorities in the Gagauz Autonomous Region might impose administrative obstacles due to the chosen language of instruction, advocating instead for Russian. The minister considers this situation unacceptable.

Chisinau City Hall announces energy and water conservation measures

Chisinau City Hall has announced measures to conserve electricity and water in response to the ongoing energy and hydrological crisis. The municipal authorities will turn off decorative lighting in buildings they manage and will shift the centralized irrigation of green spaces to nighttime. They emphasized that these measures will not compromise the safety of residents or the upkeep of green areas.

Maia Sandu appoints Liliana Vițu as Director of Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation

Liliana Vițu was appointed as the new director of the Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation. President Maia Sandu approved Ana Revenco's resignation from the institution's leadership and signed the decree appointing Liliana Vițu to this position.

The Danube crisis strains Moldova's energy system, risking disconnections in August

The Republic of Moldova may experience power outages in August due to drought conditions and low water levels in the Danube River. Sergiu Tofilat, a community energy expert from WatchDog.MD, warns that these outages are likely to occur during peak consumption hours, particularly in the morning and evening when electricity demand is at its highest.

Fear of retaliation silences victims of workplace sexual harassment, lawyer

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a growing issue in Moldova; however, many cases go unreported, according to lawyer Doina Ioana Străisteanu. She points out that the absence of official statistics does not mean the problem is nonexistent, but rather that victims often choose to remain silent for fear of repercussions.

Hospitals and kindergartens in Chisinau installed emergency water tanks

Chisinau is preparing for a potential water supply crisis due to a significant decrease in the flow of the Nistru and low water levels in the Novodnestrovsk reservoir. In response, hospitals and kindergartens in the capital were equipped with special containers, tanks, and cylinders to store water reserves that can last for several days in the event of a disruption in the drinking water supply.

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.