US and UK scholarships open to Moldovan high school students

Moldovan high school students can apply for scholarships to study at private schools in the United States and the United Kingdom, with applications due by December 1, 2026.

EU accession will test Moldova’s businesses and tax system

Moldova must overhaul its tax system, strengthen competition and support small businesses as it prepares to enter the EU Single Market, economist Dumitru Pântea said on November 6.

Moldovan students turn community problems into STEAM projects

Students across Moldova submitted 63 projects to a national STEAM contest by November 5, proposing practical solutions to challenges in schools and communities through science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

Moldova's households gain a choice of gas suppliers

Households in Moldova can switch natural gas suppliers voluntarily, compare offers online and return to regulated supply if their chosen provider stops operating, without interrupting deliveries.

Three costly sectors could slow Moldova’s EU accession

Moldova faces major legislative and financial hurdles in aligning with EU rules, particularly in environmental protection, transport and trans-European networks, Deputy Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov said on Friday.

Off-plan purchases reshape Chisinau's housing market

Chisinau recorded more than 10,000 property transactions in the third quarter, but nearly 40% involved homes bought before construction was completed, reflecting a change in how sales are counted.

Moldova seeks to reconnect with its students abroad

The League of Students Originating from the Republic of Moldova has opened applications for the 2026 Gala, inviting young Moldovans abroad to submit entries by November 15 for awards recognizing academic, professional and civic achievements.

How workplace burnout spreads across entire teams

Workplace burnout can spread across entire teams, undermining morale and productivity as excessive workloads, internal conflict and poor work-life balance drain employees’ emotional resources over time.

Estonia builds border fortifications to deter a Russian attack

Estonia is strengthening its eastern border with Russia through new bunkers and anti-tank obstacles near Narva, as the Baltic states expand their joint defensive infrastructure amid heightened regional security concerns.

EcoVoucher program: Another 2,960 families will receive vouchers for energy-efficient appliances

Another 2,960 families in the Republic of Moldova will receive 7,000-lei vouchers to replace old household appliances with energy-efficient models. The latest round of the EcoVoucher program runs from November 6 to 22.

EU accession talks in Bucharest: Mihai Popșoi calls for merit-based assessment of candidate countries

Support for the European integration of candidate countries, strengthening national capacity to counter hybrid threats, and boosting regional cooperation were the main topics discussed on November 6 in Bucharest at the ministerial meeting of the Central European Initiative (CEI). The Republic of Moldova was represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi.

Seven EU-mandated reforms at risk of missing year-end deadline

Seven of the 40 reforms Moldova has pledged to implement by the end of 2026 risk missing the deadline. If so, the European Union could delay disbursing funds allocated to these measures, but the money would not be permanently lost.