First-time offenders accused of serious crimes: How many children are in Moldova's prisons?

There are 19 male children, aged between 15 and 18, currently in pretrial detention in Moldovan prisons. While most of them are first-time offenders, they are all being investigated for crimes that are classified as serious, particularly serious, or even exceptionally serious.

Moldovan peacekeepers head to Kosovo on new mission

A group of 41 soldiers from the National Army has departed for a new peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. For the next six months, these Moldovan peacekeepers will work alongside troops from other countries to monitor the security situation in the region. Prior to their departure, the soldiers completed an extensive training program.

Government T-shirts spark 'waste' claims: What they really cost

The T-shirts provided free of charge to ministers at the first meeting of the government led by Vasile Tofan do not cost "150 lei" as the Prime Minister estimated, but rather 310 lei each. This gesture was intended to promote the reform of local public administration. Officials from the Communication Department of the State Chancellery clarified this information at the request of Teleradio-Moldova Company.

Parliament gives final approval to a €40 million EIB loan to renovate 20 schools in Moldova

Thousands of students from 20 educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova will benefit from improved study conditions following Parliament's ratification of a financing agreement. On July 23, 85 out of 93 deputies present voted in favour of the agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB), which is valued at 40 million euros. The funds will be allocated for the capital renovation of the institutions participating in the "Model Schools" network.

VIDEO | "Disabled" beggars walk during police checks

The police reported documenting 10 cases of begging in the Centru and Botanica sectors of Chisinau after conducting recent prevention and control actions. The individuals targeted, aged between 27 and 51, are suspected of feigning disabilities or claiming to be in difficult situations to obtain money from passersby. All those identified were sanctioned for minor offences.

Moldova rises in global passport ranking: "A mirror of international trust"

The Republic of Moldova is home to many beautiful places that are worth exploring. However, other countries also offer equally appealing destinations for travel enthusiasts. It's important to remember that one cannot leave the country without a passport. For some, a passport may seem like just a simple piece of plastic, but it is actually a significant document. It represents the holder's freedom of movement, reflects how the issuing state is perceived internationally, and indicates the nature of its relationships with other countries.

Moldova unveils major education reforms and multi-million euro plan

The newly formed Tofan Cabinet has unveiled an ambitious national education program focused on modernizing infrastructure, raising teacher salaries, expanding dual education, and boosting scientific research.

Chișinău advances urban mobility plan with new parking projects

Chișinău municipal authorities have launched construction on a new 70-space public parking facility at the intersection of Vasile Coroban and Nicolae Costin streets in the Buiucani district. The project comes in direct response to requests from local residents and forms part of a broader neighborhood revitalization initiative.

Animal bites top 100 in Chisinau over the past week

In the last week, over 100 people were bitten by animals, with most attacks attributed to stray animals, according to the capital's authorities.

Heavy rain and storms forecast across Moldova

Meteorologists issued a Yellow Code warning for atmospheric instability in the Republic of Moldova. Short-term rain is expected, along with lightning, hail, and increased winds. This warning is in effect on Monday, July 20, from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

Over 500 young teachers head to classrooms this fall

More than 500 young teachers are scheduled to start their positions in educational institutions across the Republic of Moldova on September 1. This announcement was made by the interim Minister of Education, Dan Perciun, following the completion of the first stage of document submissions for school assignments.

Chisinau startup's AI platform powers 500 businesses

Performance, innovation, and ideas from the Republic of Moldova are making their mark on international markets. A clear example of this is an artificial intelligence platform developed in Chisinau, which is already being utilized by over 500 businesses across Moldova, Romania, the European Union, and the United States.