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.

COVID-19 cases in Moldova double in one week

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Republic of Moldova is increasing, according to the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP).

West Nile virus risk low in Moldova, but experts urge precautions

The National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) in Moldova has confirmed that no cases of West Nile virus infection have been recorded in the country this year. This comes after several cases of the disease and three deaths have been reported in neighboring Romania.

Moldova braces for hottest days of the year

Moldovan meteorologists have issued a new yellow heat code for the whole country, warning of temperatures up to +36°C in the coming days.

Number of family doctors in Moldova could decrease

The Republic of Moldova is facing a shortage of about 200 family doctors, according to the Health Ministry. This is due to a number of factors, including the retirement of many family doctors and the lack of investment in the field.

Foreigners caught trying to illegally cross Moldovan border into Romania

Five foreign nationals, including a minor, were detained on Saturday after they were caught trying to illegally cross the Moldovan border into Romania.

Government to launch new programs for Moldovan diaspora

The government of Moldova is planning to launch new programs to engage and support the Moldovan diaspora, the head of the Bureau for Diaspora Relations said on Friday.

PRESS REVIEW // Reactions to the Kremlin's response to the departure of Russian diplomats and the social security deficit

Reactions to the Kremlin's response after the departure of Russian diplomats from Chisinau and the increasing deficit of the social security system - among the media topics Alla Ceapai reviews.