Moldovan youth turn transit stops into murals for Dniester

Children and young people across Rezina and Talmaza turned public transit stations into vibrant murals to advocate for the protection and preservation of the vital Dniester River.

Moldova launches campaign to attract youth to social care

Moldova launched a national recruitment drive on Sunday to attract young specialists to social work, introducing certified career pathways and performance-based salary increases to address critical labor shortages across the sector.

Moldova denies airspace breach following central district alerts

Moldova's Ministry of Defense denied reports of an unauthorized airspace breach on Sunday following overnight alerts from residents who claimed to have seen suspected drones and explosions in two central districts.

Moldova probes suspected drone reports in central districts

Moldovan police inspected multiple sites in the Orhei and Calarasi districts overnight following reports of a suspected drone and a bright sky flash, authorities said on Sunday, finding no ground debris.

Moldova debates hunting law overhaul amid wildlife clash

Moldovan lawmakers and environmentalists clashed on Wednesday over proposed amendments to the national hunting law, exposing deep rifts between commercial game lobby groups and conservationists seeking stricter protections for endangered wildlife.

Taraclia Reservoir shrinks by 30% as severe drought hits southern Moldova

A prolonged drought has shrunk Moldova’s Taraclia Reservoir by 30%, cutting average depths to just 50 centimeters and pushing salinity levels close to those of the Black Sea.

Moldova opens €50,000 rural toy library in Hîncești

A modern toy library equipped with educational games and sports gear opened at the Mingir Gymnasium in Moldova's central Hîncești District, offering structured after-school activities to 440 rural pupils.

Farmers in Orhei are investing in dryers and storage to protect their sunflower crops despite low prices

The sunflower harvest promises to be good this year, yet the situation remains difficult for farmers. Prices lower than last year, drought, and high production costs are cutting into their profits. Experts estimate a yield of 18–20 quintals per hectare. In Ciocâlteni, Orhei District, the Digori family is trying to cope with these challenges through technology and investment.

A Moldovan passport permits visa-free travel to 120 countries

Global mobility and the strength of the Republic of Moldova's passport depend directly on the state's diplomatic strategy and international partnerships. Consequently, the more countries a nation's citizens can visit visa-free or with simplified procedures, the more prestigious the passport is.

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.

Râșcani poaching case: Environmental damage over 65,000 lei

The investigation into the poaching incident in Râșcani, where five birds listed in the Red Book were killed, has determined that environmental damage exceeding 65,000 lei was caused. Law enforcement established that four individuals were present in the area on the day the offense was committed, but they have not yet been identified.

Drones fly over Moldova, with no explosions reported

The Border Police of the Republic of Moldova recorded a series of illegal overflights of national airspace on the morning of September 19, 2026. Authorities have not identified any debris or a potential explosion site.