Hundreds of teachers rally in Moldova as government freezes pay hike

Hundreds of teachers and educators rallied outside the Government building in Chișinău on August 19, demanding that officials honor promised salary increases scheduled for September 1.

Moldova prosecutes Ukrainian man in €178,500 fake psychic scam

Moldova’s Special Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime (PCCOCS) has indicted a 38-year-old Ukrainian national residing in Chișinău for his role in an organized fraud scheme that swindled a 53-year-old woman out of over €178,500 (approx. 3.5 million MDL).

Moldovan government seeks utility cost cuts as energy prices surge

Moldovan consumers face sharp utility rate hikes ahead of the cold season as global energy benchmarks escalate.

Moldova seeks balance on Ukrainian grain transit amid protest threats

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan summoned agricultural leaders to Cabinet headquarters on Thursday, August 20, for extended talks on Ukrainian grain transit across Moldova's rail network.

Moldova caravan delivers school supplies to nearly 900 children

Nearly 900 children across Moldova will receive fully equipped backpacks and educational supplies ahead of the new academic year. The assistance comes through the tenth edition of the "I Want to Learn Too" charity campaign.

Low Danube levels strain Moldova fuel stocks and push prices up

Fuel prices in Moldova have reached new highs as low water levels on the Danube River continue to disrupt river transport, forcing importers to shift to overland routes.

Moldova moves to formally condemn Soviet-era 1946–1947 famine

The Moldovan Cabinet has issued a favorable opinion on a draft law seeking to recognize the artificially induced famine of 1946–1947 as a crime against humanity committed by the Soviet regime.

Moldovan cabinet approves senior government resignations and changes

The Moldovan Cabinet of Ministers accepted the resignations of State Agency on Intellectual Property (AGEPI) Director Iulian Iorga and two other senior state officials during its meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Un-degreed youth hire at Moldovan Ministry sparks patronage debate

Moldova’s ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faces renewed political scrutiny over public sector hiring practices following revelations regarding rapid youth wing appointments.

From rural Moldova to global markets: Artisan scales workshop

Mihail Nazarco, a craftsman from the village of Ciolacu Nou in northern Moldova, builds professional musical instruments that are shipped as far as Australia.

Moldova launches real-time medicine tracking to prevent shortages

Moldova is establishing a national digital platform to monitor daily pharmaceutical inventories and flag supply risks before they impact patients. The system will track stock levels across importers, distributors, retail pharmacies, and healthcare facilities nationwide.

Chisinau fairs: School supply costs reach €1,000 per family

Preparations for the upcoming academic year are in full swing across Moldova as parents flood seasonal school fairs in the capital. Vendors across all sectors of Chisinau are offering a wide array of goods, ranging from basic stationery and backpacks to clothing and footwear.