Radio Moldova special edition; Moldova's Independence at 32

Moldova's achievements, shortcomings, and aspirations at 32 years of independence will be analysed in a special edition on Radio Moldova on Sunday, August 27. Journalist Cristina Popescu will host deputies from the first Parliament, signatories of the Declaration of Independence, Anatol Țăranu and Alexandru Arseni.

Government to invest in education, increase teachers' salaries

The basic salaries of teachers in Moldova will increase starting January 1, 2024, Education and Research Minister Dan Perciun announced on Facebook. Perciun said that the current salaries are insufficient, but that the government is committed to increasing them responsibly.

Moldova takes steps to diversify energy sources, but challenges remain

Moldova's energy sector remains one of the most vulnerable areas of the country, 32 years after independence, according to energy expert Sergiu Tofilat.

Air Moldova faces backlash over flight cancellations

The Civil Aviation Authority of Moldova (CAA) has received over 400 complaints from passengers whose flights have been cancelled since the beginning of the year. The majority of the complaints are directed at the national airline, Air Moldova.

Moldova's mandatory health insurance system: A success, but challenges remain

The implementation of the mandatory health insurance system in Moldova has been the country's most significant achievement in the health care sector since independence, according to Ion Dodon, the general director of the National Health Insurance Company.

Bookfest Chișinău 2023: Over 31 publishers from Romania and Moldova

The International Book Fair Bookfest returns to Chișinău, Moldova, for its sixth edition, from August 30 to September 3, 2023, at the Mediacor Center of the Moldova State University.

Moldovan bus collides with truck, ambulance overturns in Poland

Ten Moldovan citizens were injured in two car accidents in Poland on Wednesday, August 23, the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MAEIE) said on Thursday.

Scholarships for pedagogy students to be raised to minimum wage in Moldova

Education Minister Dan Perciun announced today at the annual conference of teachers in Soroca district that scholarships for pedagogy students will be raised to the level of the minimum wage next year.

The Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact: 84 years since its signing

The Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact, a secret agreement between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, was signed on August 23, 1939. The pact divided Eastern Europe into spheres of influence, with Germany gaining control of Poland and the Soviet Union gaining control of the Baltic states, Bessarabia, and Northern Bukovina.

War in Ukraine slows down construction in Moldova

The volume of construction works in Moldova decreased by 8% in the first half of 2023, compared to the same period last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Moldova offers solidarity to Greece in fight against wildfires

The Republic of Moldova will send 56 firefighters to Greece in the coming days to help fight the devastating wildfires that have been raging in the country for the past week. The announcement was made by Moldovan President Maia Sandu after a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens.

Agile Spirit 2023: Moldovan soldiers train with NATO allies

Soldiers from the National Army of Moldova are participating in the multinational exercise "Agile Spirit 2023" in Georgia. The exercise began last week and will last until September 2.