Global Fund helps Moldova reduce tuberculosis cases

The number of tuberculosis cases in Moldova has been declining after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Dumitru Latichevschi, regional manager for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Most border crossings in Moldova are by foreigners

Over 64,000 people crossed the state border of the Republic of Moldova in the past 24 hours, with more citizens exiting the country. The busiest border crossing points remain Leușeni, Chișinău International Airport, and Sculeni.

40% drop in Moldova's student population in ten years

The number of students in Moldova's primary and secondary schools has declined by about 40% in the past ten years, according to economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță.

Moldova's first lesson of new school year is on European integration

Students in Moldova returned to school on Friday for the start of the new school year. The first day of school is marked by a festive assembly followed by the first lesson. The subject for this hour is set by the Ministry of Education each year. This year, the first lesson for students across the country will be on the topic of "Moldova European".

U.S. Ambassador's recitation of Moldovan poem celebrates Romanian language

On the occasion of the Day of the Romanian Language, U.S. Ambassador Kent Logsdon recited a poem with Moldovan poet Vasile Romanciuc.

Romanian Language Day events in Moldovan capital

In the centre of Chișinău, Moldova, a series of cultural events are being held today to mark Romanian Language Day. The events will begin with a flower-laying ceremony, followed by a public reading, a theatre performance, and a concert featuring Cătălin Josan, Brio Sonores, Radu Dolgan, Natalia Barbu, Tania Cerga, Mariana Bulicanu, and others.

Romanian Language Day in Moldova: a victory for the national liberation movement

Moldova is celebrating 34 years since the return to the Latin script, an event considered to be the first major victory of the national liberation movement that advocated for independence, freedom, and a return to national values. The struggle for the Romanian language did not end even after the proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova and it only obtained official status a few months ago, and the issue of the name of the official language still causes disputes in society.

Moldova under yellow warning for atmospheric instability

Meteorologists issued a yellow warning for atmospheric instability on August 30, 2023. The warning is in effect until 10:00 PM local time.

Press Review: Moldova's Farmers Protest New Circular, Country Faces Infrastructure and Unemployment Challenges

Farmers in Moldova are protesting a new circular from the Ministry of Agriculture that would require them to provide proof of ownership or possession of land affected by natural disasters in order to receive subsidies. The circular has been met with criticism from farmers, who say it is too bureaucratic and will make it more difficult for them to access subsidies.

First Moldovan Youth Summit to be held in Chisinau

The Federation of Moldovan Youth in Romania will organise the first edition of the Moldovan Youth Summit in Chisinau from September 1 to 3, 2023. The event, titled "Homesick," is organised in partnership with the National Youth Council of Moldova and the Romanian Youth Council.

Farmers protest new bureaucracy in compensation process

Farmers in Moldova plan to protest on Wednesday against what they say is excessive bureaucracy in the process of obtaining compensation for the cultivation of cereals and diesel fuel.

Fire risk in Moldova until mid-September

Starting today and until September 14, meteorologists have extended the warning for the risk of a dangerous atmospheric phenomenon. As a result, there will be an exceptional risk of natural fires (class V) over extended areas.