Historians debate Romanian identity at State University of Moldova

Over 80 historians, researchers, and university professors from the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Hungary, and Ukraine have convened for the 9th International Scientific History Conference, titled "Latinity, Romanity, Romanianness."

Technical issues close Moldovan-Ukrainian border points

Several Moldovan-Ukrainian border crossing points (BCPs) with joint customs control have temporarily suspended operations, and transit is severely limited at the remaining BCPs.

USM wins 258 international awards for scientific performance

The State University of Moldova (USM) maintained its standing as a benchmark academic institution in the field of research and innovation throughout 2025, recording an impressive surge in scientific performance.

AI risks and benefits debated at Moldova's Science Academy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly conquering new ground, opening fresh horizons across various sectors.

Moldova sees rise in 112 calls over bank fraud attempts

An increasing number of citizens in the Republic of Moldova are reporting attempted scams to the national 112 emergency number. In the first week of November alone, emergency call operators registered 25 calls signaling bank fraud attempts, most of which involved fraudsters impersonating bank representatives.

Corruption in education: MEC pushes legal MPay donations

Corruption cases in educational institutions are a serious concern, and every situation must be scrutinized with utmost attention and responsibility to better understand how to curb these phenomena. Officials from the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) stated on the public broadcaster Moldova 1 that the most egregious cases are those involving children.

Moldova's universities attract record 24 nations

Young people from 24 countries have chosen the Republic of Moldova for university studies. The incoming cohort includes students from expected places like Israel and India, but also from as far as China, Germany, and France, all admitted to Moldovan universities.

Ambulance called every 43 seconds: the main emergencies reported to 112

Every day, thousands of people call the single emergency number 112, but not all of these calls are for genuine emergencies. In October 2025, the national 112 service received over 176,000 calls, with more than a third being classified as non-urgent. These non-urgent calls did not require immediate intervention from the Ambulance, Police, or Fire Department. On average, operators managed over 5,000 urgent cases each day that required the response of specialized crews.

Over 1,800 bullying cases reported in schools in 2025: "Teachers play a key role in preventing violence"

According to data from the General Inspectorate of Police, confirmed by the Ministry of Education and Research, one in five students in the Republic of Moldova is a victim of bullying in schools. In 2024, there were 1,718 reported cases of bullying in educational institutions, and in 2025, this number is projected to rise by an additional 108 cases.

Two serious accidents claim three lives in Straseni and Ocnița

Three people lost their lives and four others, including two minors, were hospitalized following two accidents that occurred on Wednesday evening, November 5, in the districts of Straseni and Ocnița.

Director of Moldsilva Agency resigned

Victor Durbală, the director of the Moldsilva Agency, has resigned. He submitted his resignation on November 4, but did not provide any reasons for this decision.

Illegal migration scheme dismantled in Moldova: African and Asian citizens tried to reach the EU illegally

Border police and prosecutors in the southern part of the country have dismantled an illegal migration scheme involving Moldovan citizens. These individuals were assisting people from Africa and Asia in illegally crossing the Moldovan-Romanian border. Following searches conducted on November 1, the suspects were detained, but the court later released them under judicial supervision for 60 days.