Moldovans abroad want to contribute to their country’s development

They left in search of a better future, but they have not forgotten their roots. Hundreds of Moldovans living abroad returned home for a few days to attend the Diaspora Forum. They brought back valuable experiences from other countries and a strong desire to contribute to their homeland's development, whether from afar or by returning to live there.

Young Moldovans living abroad return to DOR Camp

Though they have left the Republic of Moldova, they have not forgotten their roots. Recently, 120 children and adolescents who have settled abroad returned home to participate in a new edition of the DOR camp. Over the course of a week, they will engage in workshops, games, and interactive activities designed to help them discover the traditions, culture, and customs of their homeland.

Chișinău enlists global diaspora to drive EU accession by 2030

President Maia Sandu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu have urged the Moldovan diaspora to actively champion the nation's European integration and consider returning home permanently. The appeal was made at the Diaspora Forum in Chișinău on August 7, held as part of the month-long Diaspora Days 2026.

Old Orhei teaches traditions to hundreds of students in Moldova and the diaspora

Hundreds of students from the Republic of Moldova and its diaspora are currently participating in craft workshops organized in Old Orhei. Through activities such as pottery, stone carving, and anthropology, they are exploring the national heritage and Moldovan traditions as part of the project "Youth - Identity Builders."

Moldovan wines reach Canada and Greece through diaspora entrepreneurs

Moldovan wines are gaining popularity among consumers around the world, largely due to the efforts of Moldovans living abroad. In Canada and Greece, two entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova have transformed their homesickness into a thriving business by promoting local wines in markets that face significant competition and bureaucratic challenges.

Children from the diaspora rediscover their roots: "I really like it in the Republic of Moldova"

The month of August, the period in which thousands of Moldovans from the diaspora return home to spend their holidays with their families, also brings the start of the 14th edition of the government program "DOR" - "Diaspora. Origins. Returns", intended for children and young people in the country and abroad, to promote and preserve national traditions and values.

Global Moldovans reunite in Chisinau as Diaspora Days 2026 begin

Moldova launched Diaspora Days 2026 on August 3 in Chișinău under the official theme "Wherever We Are, Moldova Unites Us." The month-long initiative opened at the National Library with an exhibition celebrating Moldovan authors living abroad.

Moldovan embassies to halt civil registration intake during August

Moldovan citizens living abroad will be unable to submit new civil registration applications at diplomatic missions and consular posts from 1 to 31 August 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the temporary pause to facilitate a transition to an upgraded national IT platform.

Diaspora savings fuel new business wave in Moldova

An estimated 250,000 citizens have returned to the Republic of Moldova over the past five years, shifting from sending remittances to establishing local businesses. Over the last quarter-century, the Moldovan diaspora sent more than $56 billion back to their home country, with a growing share now directed toward private entrepreneurship.

Hadera and Chisinau partner on technology and education

Hadera Deputy Mayor Roman Gisher has launched an official visit to Chisinau to establish new bilateral cooperation between the two municipalities. The upcoming partnerships will focus primarily on education, culture, and sports.

Father and daughter complete cycling journey from France to Moldova

They transformed their desire for the Republic of Moldova into a two-wheeled journey. An 18-year-old girl and her father, Moldovans living in France, traveled over 2,800 kilometers by bicycle to reach their hometown of Balasinești in the Briceni district.

Moldovan orchard counters climate risks with solar power and automation

Moldovan migrant returnees Viorica and Mihail Ostafeiciuc have successfully transitioned their overseas earnings into a modern commercial orchard. Located near the village of Cojusna, the agricultural enterprise has expanded from a single hectare in 2017 to a robust 10-hectare plantation.