Local authorities invited to test new funding models in Moldova

Moldova’s local authorities can apply for up to $20,000 under a new financing initiative by November 13, 2026, to develop and test solutions to local challenges.

Tofan urges joint action to secure Moldova's digital services

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan urged Moldova’s digital agencies to work together on restoring public trust on Friday, after a cyberattack exposed data linked to about 750,000 personal identification numbers.

Moldova doctors explain when to call an ambulance

People in Moldova should call 112 for sudden, potentially life-threatening medical conditions and provide dispatchers with accurate information about the patient and their location, emergency doctors say.

Wild mushrooms: ANSA warns of poisoning risks

Moldova’s National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has urged consumers to avoid unverified wild mushrooms and buy them only from authorised outlets, warning that poisonous species can resemble edible ones.

Women in Moldova shoulder most unpaid domestic work

Women in Moldova spend an average of 4.6 hours a day on unpaid domestic and care work, 1.8 hours more than men, according to 2025 data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.

Moldova restores 61 services after cyberattack

Moldova's Electronic Governance Agency (AGE) says 21 public services remain offline after a cyberattack, while 61 have been restored as authorities work to identify affected citizens and assess the data breach.

Maia Sandu urges stronger action to prevent violence against women

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Thursday that enforcing laws against violence towards women remains a challenge, urging better coordination, prevention measures and improved access to specialist services and justice.

Doctors urge swift action as strokes affect younger Moldovans

Doctors in Moldova are warning that strokes are increasingly affecting people in their 30s and 40s, urging the public to recognize symptoms and call emergency services immediately.

School donations must be voluntary, Moldovan parents told

Parents in Moldova are not required to contribute to class or school funds, pay for repairs or buy furniture, according to Ala Revenco, head of the Parents Solidarity Association.

Foreign student admissions in Moldova rise by 5.2%

Moldova admitted more than 2,430 foreign students in 2026, up about 5.2% from the previous year, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Education and Research.

National HPV vaccination awareness campaign: 'My choice – a future protected from cancer'

Adolescents from all districts of the Republic of Moldova will be informed about the prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the role of immunization in preventing cancers associated with this virus. The campaign "My choice – a future protected from cancer" aims to increase confidence in vaccination and help young people and parents access verified medical information.

"Enigma" robotics team celebrated in Parliament after winning three global medals

The students from the Enigma team, who represented the Republic of Moldova at the FIRST Global Challenge 2026 World Robotics Championship, were applauded during a plenary session of Parliament. The young people from the village of Boșcana, in the Criuleni district, won one gold medal and two silver medals at the competition held in South Korea, which featured teams from over 190 countries.