Moldova briefly shuts airspace as Russian-style drone crosses border

Moldova’s Ministry of Defence reported an unauthorised violation of its airspace on Tuesday evening after military radars detected a Shahed-type drone entering from Ukraine.

Transnistrian region extends deadline for second salary installment

The authorities in the Transnistrian region have announced an extension for the deadline to pay the second instalment of salaries. Instead of being paid by the end of this month, salaries will now be disbursed by the 9th of the following month. This decision, made during a meeting of the unrecognized executive from the left bank of the Nistru on Monday, March 30, is attributed to budgetary challenges and the need for more flexible resource management.

Traffic resumes at Moldova–Ukraine border

All border crossing points in the northern part of the Republic of Moldova along the Moldovan-Ukrainian border have resumed normal operations after being temporarily suspended for technical and safety reasons.

Moldovan authorities ready to act if human metapneumovirus cases detected

The Republic of Moldova is monitoring the spread of human metapneumovirus, a respiratory virus that has led to numerous illnesses in the US and the UK. This virus has also reached Romania and Ukraine. Despite an increase in cases worldwide since the beginning of the year, Moldova has not raised its alert level.

Summer flights unveiled: Chișinău International Airport announces new destinations

Chisinau "Eugen Doga" International Airport announces the start of the 2026 summer season, featuring an expanded flight network with access to 70 destinations across 33 countries, served by 28 airlines.

“EuroQuiz Moldova 2026”: Final week for grades 9–12 registration

Students in grades 9-12 can still register for the national competition "EuroQuiz Moldova 2026" until April 2. This year marks the second edition of the event. Next week, the intra-school stage will take place, during which the team demonstrating the best knowledge of Europe from each educational institution will be chosen.

UK donates three vehicles to youth centers in Drochia, Strășeni, and Cimișlia

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has donated three vehicles—two minibuses and a car—to be distributed among Youth Centres in Drochia, Straseni, and Cimișlia. In addition to the vehicles, the British donation includes 88 toolkits designed as portable "work bags." These toolkits provide youth workers with practical resources and modern methodologies for organizing interactive sessions, facilitating community dialogue, and encouraging civic engagement among young people.

Republican Clinical Hospital to create medical waste neutralization facility with EU support

The Republican Clinical Hospital (SCR) "Timofei Moșneaga," with support from the European Union, will construct a facility to install equipment for the neutralization of medical waste. According to the hospital's management, this project is crucial for public health.

Soroca vocational students challenged to persuade graduates to choose a trade

Gymnasium graduates have a few months to make an important decision about their future: where to continue their studies. Those who wish to enter the workforce quickly may choose to attend a vocational school, as technical institutions offer a variety of programs. During this period, the "Caravan of Professions" is taking place, and teenagers from northern regions of the country have visited the Vocational School in Soroca. To mark the occasion, a "Best in the Profession" competition was organized.

“March of Silence” in Chisinau for Ludmila Vartic: “Never again”

On Sunday, March 29, dozens of people took part in the March of Silence, an event organized to honor Ludmila Vartic, a former teacher at the "Andries" Kindergarten in Hâncești and mother of two young girls, who passed away earlier in the month. The circumstances of her death are alleged to be a suicide, and it has been reported that she was a victim of domestic violence. Participants in the march called for a thorough investigation and the implementation of policies that protect women facing physical, psychological, and financial abuse.

Florești students win 2nd place in South Korea with “Mixtape,” a youth-guiding app

Two teenagers from the "Miron Costin" Theoretical Lyceum, under the guidance of their teacher, secured second place worldwide in the International Mobile Applications Competition held in South Korea. This achievement clearly demonstrates that schools in the region are making significant strides in the digitalization of education.

Chinese doctor in Republic of Moldova: “A small country that impresses”

China is a country that attracts many visitors with its rich culture and ancient traditions. However, some individuals make the opposite journey. One such person is Jin Jianjun, a Chinese doctor and university professor who has come to the Republic of Moldova. He aims to share his knowledge and experience in traditional Chinese medicine with local doctors, medical students, and Moldovan patients.