Moldovan parliament invites 1991 generation to mark 35 years

The Moldovan Parliament has launched a national campaign titled "I Am the Moldova 35 Generation," inviting citizens born in 1991—the year the country declared independence—to share their reflections on what their homeland means to them as it reaches its 35-year milestone.

Moldova property values triple as cadastre audit completes

A nationwide real estate assessment in Moldova has increased average property cadastral values by 2.9 times.

Chisinau builds emergency fuel and water stocks under alert

The Chisinau Commission for Exceptional Situations mandated the creation of strategic fuel and water reserves on July 29. The decision follows a 30-day national state of alert triggered by energy supply chain bottlenecks and critically low water levels in the Dniester River.

Russian drones endanger neutral Moldova with 60 airspace breaches

Russian military aggression against Ukraine has repeatedly spilled into Moldovan airspace since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. Over the past four and a half years, defense systems have recorded 60 illegal overflights involving Russian and Iranian-manufactured missiles and drones, including decoy aircraft.

​Moldova boosts dual education subsidies to €1.27M for firms

​The Moldovan Government has approved a fixed 50% subsidy scheme for companies offering practical training through vocational dual education programs.

Admission 2026: More than 10,000 applications filed on the first day

More than 10,000 young people submitted their applications for admission to higher education on the first day of registration at universities in the Republic of Moldova. According to the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC), there are three days remaining in the admission period.

Parliament passes first reading of civic initiative bill

Citizens will play a more active role in the decision-making process. They will not only be able to participate in consultations on draft normative acts but also have the opportunity to propose initiatives for inclusion on the authorities' agenda. This provision is part of a draft law that has been voted on by Parliament in its first reading, introducing the concept of civic initiative into the legislation.

University admissions begin: Higher scholarships and over 9,000 state-funded places

University admissions in the Republic of Moldova have started, and thousands of graduates are making decisions about their academic futures. Applications can be submitted online or in person until August 1.

US Embassy in Chisinau: Cyber scam offenders face new sanctions

The United States will prohibit individuals involved in cyberscams, online fraud, and sexual blackmail from entering the country. In some cases, this ban will also extend to their immediate family members. This new visa restriction policy, announced by the US Department of State and promoted by the US Embassy in Chisinau, is part of the US administration's efforts to combat criminal networks that have caused over $10 billion in harm to American citizens in 2024 alone.

Moldova's Embassy in Russia suspends civil status services from August 1 to 31

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Russian Federation announces that civil status services will be temporarily suspended from August 1 to August 31. This pause is necessary for the implementation of a new information system for processing documents. During this time, the Consular Section will not accept applications for the registration of births, marriages, divorces, or deaths. Additionally, no duplicates or extracts from civil status documents will be issued. According to the diplomatic mission, this temporary measure aims to facilitate a smooth transition to the new information system, which will allow these services to be processed more securely and efficiently. Service for civil status applications will resume once the new system is fully implemented.

Local government congress warns merger drive threatens rule of law in Moldova

The Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) has accused the government of using a July 31 deadline for voluntary municipal mergers to pressure local elected officials. In a letter to the country's top leadership, the group is demanding a restoration of legality, an end to the pressure on local authorities, and a resumption of dialogue with communities.

Doctors see twice as many ear, nose and throat patients in heatwave

The number of patients visiting ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists has doubled during the current heatwave, doctors say. Clinics are reporting seven to ten such patients a day, roughly double the usual rate for the rest of the year.