Schools urged to teach critical thinking across all subjects

Moldova needs to integrate media literacy across school subjects to help students identify disinformation and assess online content critically, amid the growing use of artificial intelligence.

Moldova plans wider dual education and research funding

Moldova has outlined education and research reforms for EU accession, including higher research funding, a revised school curriculum, expanded dual education, and plans to modernise sports facilities by 2030.

Moldova seeks foreign funding for winter energy aid

The Moldovan government expects to spend about €124 million on energy compensation during the 2026–2027 heating season, while seeking additional funding from foreign partners, Finance Minister Victoria Belous said.

Moldovans warned of fraud risks after cyberattacks

Cyberattacks targeting Moldova's digital public services have raised concerns about personal data protection, with expert Sergiu Bozianu warning that exposed information could fuel future fraud.

Moldova investigates illegal border crossing by hang-glider

A motorised hang-glider entered Moldova’s airspace from Ukraine’s Chernivtsi region at 1:13 p.m. on Monday, October 26, and was detected near Larga in Briceni district, authorities said.

Moldova’s gender gap widens as enforcement lags

The Republic of Moldova has strengthened its gender equality laws, but weak enforcement continues to undermine progress on women’s rights, protection against violence and equal opportunities, Gender-Centru president Valentina Bodrug-Lungu said.

Children discover the art of handmade drums in Moldova

A craftsman in Todirești, eastern Moldova, has spent around 15 years making drums by hand, as local kindergarten children visit his workshop to learn how the instruments are made.

Electric heaters: what to know before buying

As temperatures fall across Moldova, consumers are turning to electric heaters for extra warmth. Retailers recommend comparing room size, rated power and purchase costs before choosing a model.

Cyberattacks persist in Moldova, disrupting public services on Monday

Several digital public services in the Republic of Moldova will remain unavailable on Monday, October 26, after authorities detected a new attempted cyberattack on government systems. Among the affected services are those related to the submission and issuance of permits and authorizations. About 15 specialists are working to secure the platforms, and authorities have not yet announced when they will restore full functionality.

Rules for safely transporting electronic devices on aircraft

An increasing number of passengers travel with electronic devices, ranging from mobile phones and tablets to external batteries, cameras, and electronic cigarettes. To ensure a safe, incident-free journey, it is important to be aware of the rules for transporting them.

Congestion at Tudora and Sculeni customs; travelers should choose other border crossings

Increased traffic is being reported at the Tudora and Sculeni border crossings, heading out of the Republic of Moldova. Travellers are advised to use alternative crossing points to avoid border congestion.

Moldovans can research their ancestors' military past through an agreement between Moldova and Romania's archives

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova can obtain information about their grandparents and great-grandparents who served in the Romanian Army between 1918 and 1944. Documents held in Romanian military archives contain details regarding their military service, education, families, and property. Access to this information will be facilitated through a cooperation agreement between the archival institutions of the two countries, as announced on October 22 by the National Archives Agency (ANA) in Chișinău.