Chișinău school for Ukrainian pupils reopens after $100,000 upgrade

The “Taras Shevchenko” Gymnasium in Chișinău opened the new school year with upgraded facilities, supported by over $100,000 in international funding for its predominantly Ukrainian student body.

Moldovan lawmakers back €4.3M UNITAR defense support package

On 2 September, the Foreign Policy Committee of Moldova’s Parliament endorsed an agreement with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to implement a €4.32 million (approx. 84.7 million MDL) grant project.

Doctors urge specialist care as ragweed season peaks

Health specialists in Moldova are warning residents against self-medication as peak ragweed pollination poses acute respiratory risks for an estimated 20 percent of the population across the country.

Defense chief pledges army modernization on 35th anniversary

Moldova marked the 35th anniversary of its National Army on Thursday, as Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi praised service members and highlighted ongoing military modernization to protect civilian security and regional stability.

Over 500 Moldovan town halls merge ahead of mandatory consolidation

Nearly two-thirds of Moldova's local administrations completed voluntary mergers by the end of August, marking the first milestone in a nationwide territorial reform aimed at consolidating fragmented public services, officials said on Wednesday.

Health experts urge regular checks of vehicle emergency medical kits

Moldovan health specialists have urged drivers to inspect mandatory onboard first aid kits regularly, warning that expired medical supplies could compromise emergency care before professional rescue crews arrive.

Moldova formalises 6,700 workers as crackdown beats target

The State Labour Inspectorate uncovered more than 10,000 undeclared workers in 2026, already surpassing the annual target set for the entire year, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection announced on September 1.

Chiveri backs Romanian-language Evrika High School in Ribnita

Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, attended the opening-bell ceremony at Evrika High School in Ribnita on the first day of the new academic year. The official highlighted the school’s crucial role in preserving Romanian-language education in the breakaway Transnistrian region.

Nutritionist Maria-Victoria Racu issues food safety guide for school lunches

School lunchboxes must balance nutrition, freshness, and strict food safety to protect children from foodborne illnesses, public health nutritionist Maria-Victoria Racu said on public broadcaster Radio Moldova, advising parents on preparing wholesome daily meals.

Focus on adaptation over perfection, psychologist advises Moldovan parents

Moldovan parents should prioritize patience and emotional adaptation rather than academic pressure as children return to classrooms on Sept. 1, psychologist Lilia Dubița said Monday in an interview with public broadcaster Radio Moldova.

Heavy schoolbags threaten children's posture, Moldovan doctor warns

Moldovan medical specialist Svetlana Viteborscaia warned parents that heavy and ill-fitting schoolbags risk causing chronic spinal deformities, as students prepare to return to classrooms on Sept. 1.

Moldova considers balloon bans and levies to curb festive plastic waste

Moldova's Environment Ministry has urged schools and parents to avoid releasing helium balloons during September 1 festivities, warning that airborne debris threatens wildlife and ecosystems as classes resume across the country.