Moldova's water crisis: Contaminated wells & drying rivers

Drinking water from dug wells in the Republic of Moldova is largely substandard, the country's river networks are suffering from prolonged drought, and the Dniester River, its main aquatic artery, is affected by pollution and a drastic decrease in flow.

New program: 3,000 lei for first jobs in Moldova

Young people under 35, starting their first full-time job in key economic sectors, will receive a monthly allowance of 3,000 lei from the state for one year.

Moldova launches new university programs for modern jobs

Three new university programs, directly aligned with current workforce demands, will now be available for study in universities across Moldova.

Emergency 112: Managing summer demand and false alarms

The number of calls to the National Single Emergency Call Service 112 increases by up to 20% during summer, compared to other periods of the year.

Ukrainian man detained after illegally crossing the border using a paramotor

A 45-year-old man from Ukraine was detained by Border Police for illegally crossing the state border with a paramotor over the weekend.

Moldova's declining birth rate: A demographic crisis

In Moldova, fewer and fewer children are being born, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Moldova invests €37.4M in university modernization

The Moldovan Government has announced an additional €37.4 million investment to modernize university infrastructure, enhance living conditions in student dormitories, and equip research institutions.

Moldova Pride 2025: March defies ban, demands rights

The platform of LGBTQ+ organizations and activists from Moldova launched the Moldova Pride Festival 2025 on Monday, set to run until the end of the current week.

Moldovans working in Ireland eligible for pensions and social benefits

Moldovan workers in Ireland may have access to pensions and other social benefits from the Irish government. Today, the Parliamentary Committee for Foreign Policy and European Integration approved an advisory opinion for initiating negotiations on a social security agreement between the Republic of Moldova and Ireland.

Votes in Boldurești may be recounted; CEC to discuss the issue

Independent candidate Sergiu Bulicanu, who is running in the local elections in Boldurești, has requested a recount of the votes due to claims of irregularities in the electoral process. His request is set to be reviewed at the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) meeting scheduled for tomorrow, June 4.

Voter register 2025: Over 3.2 million eligible voters registered

As of June 2, 2025, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced that 3,297,499 voters were registered in the State Register of Voters. More than 80% of these voters are registered in level II administrative-territorial units, such as districts, municipalities, and autonomous units.

Shor and Tauber’s accounts remain blocked as Interinstitutional Supervisory Council extends the measure

Ilan Shor and Marina Tauber's accounts are still blocked. The Interinstitutional Supervisory Council has decided to continue the seizure of assets belonging to individuals affected by the international sanctions imposed by the European Union and the Republic of Moldova, including Shor and Tauber.