Moldova's screen workers have a right to eye care

Employees in Moldova who regularly work with computer screens are entitled to employer-funded eye examinations and corrective devices when required under Government Decision No. 819/2016.

Moldova teaches environmental education in 308 schools

More than 300 schools in Moldova offered environmental education as an optional subject in the 2025–2026 academic year, while educators and NGOs called for broader, more practical learning.

Electronic devices on aircraft: Safety rules

An increasing number of passengers travel with electronic devices, ranging from mobile phones and tablets to external batteries, cameras, and electronic cigarettes. To ensure a safe, incident-free journey, it is important to be aware of the rules for transporting them.

Unemployed individuals can receive over 300,000 lei to start a business

Unemployed individuals in the Republic of Moldova wishing to start their own business can benefit from consulting, assistance, and subsidies of up to 309,000 lei, provided through the National Employment Agency (ANOFM). Over the past five years, the agency has awarded 77 subsidies, creating 124 jobs across 32 regions of the country. According to ANOFM data, 115 of these jobs have been sustained, representing 89% of the total subsidized positions.

Chisinau tests green solutions as urban heat raises temperatures

Chisinau faces intensifying summer heatwaves as the capital's average temperature climbed by 1.2 degrees Celsius, driven by rapid urban development and wider regional climate shifts.

Paris, Lisbon lead European remote work ranking

Paris, Lisbon, and London topped a recent European remote work index, led by high-speed internet, abundant coworking spaces, and diverse leisure options, according to a British price-comparison platform.

Moldovan entrepreneurs are supported in expanding internationally

Entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova seeking to enter international markets benefit from support through the "Export Accelerator" program, launched this summer. The initiative—implemented by the Organisation for Entrepreneurship Development and the World Bank’s Competitiveness Enhancement Project Implementation Unit—offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) export potential assessments, personalised development plans, training and consultancy from international experts, and opportunities to identify foreign partners and buyers.

Singapore pays citizens to read books instead of doomscrolling

Singapore has launched a five-year nationwide campaign paying citizens to read books, deploying gamified financial rewards to pull residents away from smartphone screens and counter declining attention spans.

A new public institution would manage protected natural areas

A new public institution, "Protected Natural Areas" is to be established in the Republic of Moldova, responsible for the unified administration of the network of protected natural areas. The new entity will centralize the management of ecological zones that were previously administered in a fragmented manner by various entities subordinate to the "Moldsilva" Agency.

Moldova monitors river water with 52 hydrometric and 2 hydrological stations

Climate change is significantly affecting the Republic of Moldova's water resources, making ongoing river monitoring crucial for effective management and for warning residents about potentially hazardous hydrological events. Currently, the National Hydrological Monitoring Network includes two hydrological stations—the Nistru and the Prut stations—and 52 hydrometric stations, more than 20 of which are automated.

Moldova forest pest infestation drops to 65,000 hectares

Moldova has reduced forest land affected by defoliating insects from 80,000 to 65,000 hectares over the past five years by prioritizing biological pest management, official forestry data shows.

Moldova confirms two West Nile virus cases, one locally acquired

Moldovan health authorities have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus, including one locally transmitted infection, prompting public health warnings amid an escalating European mosquito-borne disease season.