From 2026, Moldovan youth will get European Cards with discounts and benefits

Young people in the Republic of Moldova could soon benefit from European cards, which would provide discounts and benefits for shopping, theater and film, transportation, and museum visits. The Ministry of Education and Research, in collaboration with the National Youth Agency, is preparing to launch the European card, aiming to implement it in 2026. Currently, the European card is utilized in over 30 countries, and the Republic of Moldova plans to adopt this successful model.

Moscow reiterates call for peace talks; says 'ball is in Ukraine's court'

Russia has reaffirmed its readiness to proceed with Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul. This intention, initially stated by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, was reiterated on Wednesday, November 12, by Alexei Polishchuk, head of the Second CIS Countries Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key interconnection projects consolidate Moldova’s ENTSO-E integration

The Republic of Moldova is completing its withdrawal from all energy cooperation commitments within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Republic of Moldova inspires new EU Democratic Resilience Center

The European Union has unveiled two key initiatives designed to fortify democratic values, support independent media, and protect civil society organizations from information manipulation and foreign interference: the European Democracy Shield and the EU Strategy for Civil Society.

New ISMS regulation approved to prevent aviation cyberattacks

Air operators, airports, and air navigation services providers, along with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the Republic of Moldova, must implement a complex Information Security Risk Management System (ISMS) to proactively combat cyberattacks and data leaks.

Delayed commitments cause Moldova to miss $170m IMF funding

The Republic of Moldova will not receive the final IMF tranche of approximately $170 million (equivalent to about 2.9 billion lei).

Chișinău to shut down Ruskii Dom over Kremlin propaganda

Moldova is moving to close the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Chișinău, a body officially denounced as "an instrument of Kremlin propaganda."

Tiraspol energy crisis: Why Transnistria residents are facing exploding utility bills

The cost of heating and hot water has dramatically increased in Transnistria (Dniester left bank), with residents complaining of a "significant increase" in their Transnistria heating bills.

$217 million Danish support package for Ukraine approved

A new Denmark military aid Ukraine package, with a total value of approximately $217 million (1.4 billion Danish kroner), has been approved by the Danish Government and Parliament to boost Danish support for Ukraine.

40-day shutdown concludes, but Democrats decry “betrayal”

Despite the Republican majority, Senate rules required several Democratic votes for the budget resolution to pass.

Moldova-Norway relations strengthen with Chișinău diplomatic office

Norway has inaugurated an Embassy office in Chișinău, a significant move praised by authorities as one of major importance in developing Moldova-Norway relations.

Moldova curriculum reform 2027: $250M investment in model schools

The Moldova curriculum reform will see the entire school curriculum fully revised by 2027, ensuring all subjects have new textbooks adapted to modern teaching and learning standards.