Moldova opens new headquarters to strengthen border security

The Republic of Moldova is enhancing its border security with the inauguration of the new headquarters for the Passenger Information Directorate (PID). This facility, which opened on January 14, represents a significant investment that will facilitate the swift identification of risks, enable authorities to make quicker decisions, and promote safer travel for citizens.

"Creative Europe": Information office in Chisinau, to facilitate the application process of cultural projects

The Republic of Moldova will be able to access European funds for cultural projects after it joins the European Union's "Creative Europe" Program on January 1, 2026. To help facilitate access to this program, the authorities in Chișinău will establish an information office, as announced by Andrei Chistol, the head of the section at the Ministry of Culture.

Forced leave for CFM employees. They will return to work at the beginning of February

The forced leave at the state enterprise Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM) was extended. The measure affects more than a thousand employees who, after staying home for two weeks, were told they would return to work only at the beginning of next month. During this period, they receive half of their salary.

Public Broadcaster receives 21 million lei from Japan for upgrades

The company Teleradio-Moldova (TRM) will upgrade its audiovisual equipment through purchases funded by a grant from Japan. The draft ratification of the agreement was approved on January 14 at the Executive meeting in Chisinau.

Police seize weapons and ammunition in Ialoveni hunting case

Police raided the homes of two men from the Ialoveni district who were suspected of poaching. During the raid, they discovered illegally owned weapons, ammunition, and other tools allegedly used for illegal hunting.

National video essay competition for youth from Moldova and the diaspora

Young people both within the country and in the diaspora are encouraged to participate in the National Video Essay Contest titled "Discover My Community," launched by the Ministry of Education and Research. The competition will run from January 9 to February 9, 2026, and is designed for individuals who wish to promote the values and heritage of their communities of origin.

Moldova will sign social security agreements with Slovakia and Canada in 2026

In 2025, the Republic of Moldova took a significant step in its European integration process by becoming the first candidate country for EU accession to sign an agreement with the European Labour Authority (ELA). Simultaneously, Moldova expanded its network of social security agreements to ensure that Moldovans who have worked legally abroad can access their pension and social benefits rights. This information was shared by Natalia Plugaru, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, in an interview with the Moldpres agency.

Moldovan artists in Vienna as Ambassador Stella Avallone announces scholarship internships in Austria

In 2026, Austria will provide artists from the Republic of Moldova with the opportunity to undertake scholarship-based internships at cultural institutions and in relevant artistic projects in Vienna. The Austrian Ambassador to Chisinau, Stella Avallone, highlighted the Focus International Moldova 2026 project as one of the key initiatives shaping Moldovan-Austrian cooperation. She emphasized that the bilateral relations between the two countries have become increasingly dynamic in recent years.

New furniture, computers and interactive whiteboards in 400 kindergartens and schools in Moldova

Two hundred kindergartens and 200 schools in the Republic of Moldova were equipped with new furniture, equipment and teaching materials. The investments made exceed the amount of 3.61 million dollars, money allocated by the World Bank through the "Improving the Quality of Education" project.

Flames in an apartment in Chisinau. Firefighters on site

A fire broke out shortly ago in an apartment building on Alecu Russo Street in the Rîșcani district of Chisinau. Fire crews responded at the scene.

Elderly woman dies in house fire in Lipcani

An 81-year-old woman from Lipcani village in the Briceni district died after being burned alive in a fire in her home. Firefighters discovered her partially charred body on the doorstep of her residence.

OFFICIAL |1,600 Moldovans repatriated from abroad over five years

Migration has not only changed the employment landscape for Moldovans, but it has also impacted their ability to cope with the loss of loved ones. Between 2020 and 2025, more than 1,600 Moldovan citizens died while abroad. The process of repatriating their remains has become a financial burden for families and a frequent responsibility for authorities.