Five modern armored vehicles delivered to Moldova’s National Army

The National Army has received its first five "Piranha-5" armored vehicle, delivered by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. During an official ceremony on June 17, Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi stated that this delivery marks a significant milestone in the modernization process of the defense institution and the enhancement of the army's operational capabilities.

Additional support for single parents and family caregivers

Parents who are raising their children alone will not be required to work at night. Additionally, parental leave will count towards the pension contribution period. These provisions are included in a package of legislative amendments approved by the government, which also involves the ratification of Convention No. 156 of the International Labour Organisation regarding workers with family responsibilities.

MEC announces up to 375,000 lei allowances for young specialists in 2026-2027

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has officially launched a national competition to distribute young specialists for the academic year 2026-2027. This year's notable improvement includes an increase in the initial allowance for graduates. Those who choose to teach in rural areas, where there is a significant teacher shortage, can receive up to 375,000 lei.

BNM launches commemorative coin honoring scientist Sergiu Rădăuțanu

A century after the birth of Sergiu Rădăuțanu, the first rector of the Technical University, the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) celebrates his legacy with a commemorative silver coin.

Defense Ministry keeps Glock 19 after Bălți incident, citing Western army use

The Ministry of Defense has no plans to abandon the Glock 19 pistol despite an incident in which a soldier was injured on June 16 at a training center in Balti. Minister Anatolie Nosatîi stated on Wednesday that the Glock 19 is a high-performance, state-of-the-art weapon used by many Western armies, and attributed the incident to human error.

SIM card activation will require an identity document

Starting now, individuals must present an identity document to activate prepaid SIM and eSIM cards under new government-approved regulations. This measure aims to verify identities during activation to help combat fraud and the use of mobile telephony services anonymously. However, it does not limit the free sale of SIM cards in stores.

Farmers protest, accusing lack of government dialogue and criticizing budget policy draft

The Council of the "Forța Fermierilor" Association decided to organize a large regional protest featuring agricultural equipment on June 24. This decision comes in response to the lack of dialogue regarding the association's demands submitted to the Ministries of Agriculture and Finance.

SIS warns: Russian services collect Moldovan citizens’ data for scams

The special services of the Russian Federation are extensively collecting personal data from Moldovan citizens for use in fraud operations, according to a warning issued by the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS).

Moldova wins four medals at European Physics Olympiad in Sweden

The Olympic team from the Republic of Moldova achieved remarkable success at the European Physics Olympiad held from June 12 to 16, 2026, in Gothenburg, Sweden. The team won a total of four medals: one gold, two silver, and one bronze. This impressive performance was accomplished by four students from Chisinau, competing against approximately 200 participants from 43 countries, as reported by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC).

Only one in ten Moldovan localities has sewage

In the Republic of Moldova, about 65% of localities are connected to water supply systems; however, access to sewage services remains significantly lower. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for 2025, only 109 villages and 55 cities have access to public sewage systems. Over the past year, the number of localities connected to these services increased by just 6%.

Non-religious citizens become Moldova’s second-largest group after Orthodox Christians

In the Republic of Moldova, after the significant majority of individuals identifying as Orthodox Christians (94.3%), the second-largest group is people without a declared religion, accounting for 1.5% of the population (approximately 37,000 individuals).

Moldova pension system strained by low contributor-to-retiree ratio

Moldova’s parliament completed its review of the 2025 social security budget, exposing severe structural vulnerabilities behind a nominal financial surplus.