Moldova wins first place again at the 2025 Intel AI Global Impact Festival

The Republic of Moldova has strengthened its position in the global digital education innovation landscape by winning first place at the Intel® AI Global Impact Festival 2025. Students Anastasia Batrîncea and Daniil Voznii, from the "Nicolae Milescu Spătaru" Theoretical Lyceum in Chișinău, triumphed in the 13-17 age category with their project, EDU-RAG. This private, offline AI tutor can answer students' questions in multiple languages and runs on standard computers without a GPU. Moldova outperformed 109 teams from 33 countries, including the USA and Singapore.

Accident in Iași involving a moldovan driver: two people died

A truck, operated by a driver from the Republic of Moldova, overturned in the commune of Bălțați, Iași County, after colliding with a car that was travelling the wrong way. The driver of the car, a 36-year-old man, died at the scene. A 19-year-old woman who was also in the car suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and did not respond to resuscitation efforts.

Law enforcement conducts large-scale searches over suspected mercenary activity

Several addresses in the Republic of Moldova are being searched this morning, October 29, according to the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP).

Mobile teams to support children with special needs in rural schools under pilot project

Children with special educational needs in rural areas will receive specialized support directly at their schools. This initiative, launched by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) in collaboration with the Republican Center for Psycho-Pedagogical Assistance and UNICEF, is being piloted in the districts of Drochia, Soroca, and Cahul until December 31st, with plans for national expansion in the future.

Moldovan students win three medals at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors

The Republic of Moldova achieved notable success at the International Junior Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad, held in Piatra Neamț, Romania. The country won one silver medal, two bronze medals, and received several honorable mentions. This was Moldova's first participation in the event, which featured two complete teams. Natalia Mogîldea, a reporter for Radio Moldova, discussed the competition experience and the challenges students faced in an interview with Daria Boguș, a silver medalist.

Over 25,000 people benefited from free Romanian language courses, funded by the state

This year, nearly 8,300 people have participated or are currently participating in free Romanian language courses offered through the National Program for Learning the Romanian Language. This program is managed by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) and has been running for the third consecutive year.

Tragedy in Chișinău college: 16-year-old student dies suddenly during gym class

A 16-year-old student died suddenly on Monday, October 27, in the sports hall of the Center of Excellence in Informatics and Information Technologies in Chisinau.

Chișinău Airport shifts traffic to secondary runway during maintenance

The Civil Aeronautical Authority has announced maintenance work on the main runway of "Eugen Doga" Chisinau International Airport, along with the modernization of the airport's lighting system. The work will take place from October 29 to November 12.

Lithuania–Belarus border closed temporarily; transport operators urged to adjust routes

International road transport operators are advised to adjust their routes following the announcement by Lithuanian authorities of the closure of border crossings between Lithuania and Belarus. The National Road Transport Agency (ANTA) stated that this measure was implemented for national security reasons, following repeated border incidents involving suspicious weather balloons launched from Belarus.

Prime Minister-designate, consultations with representatives of trade union confederations: "Let's improve the living standards of citizens"

Prime Minister-designate Alexandru Munteanu held discussions on Monday, October 27, focusing on reducing undeclared work and attracting more young people to the workforce. He met with representatives from trade union confederations in the Republic of Moldova. Additionally, the Prime Minister-designate also engaged with civil society members and specialists from various agricultural associations on the same day.

Twenty guitars, hidden in cars imported from abroad: seizure at Leușeni customs

Employees at the Leușeni customs post have successfully prevented an attempt to illegally import 20 guitars into the Republic of Moldova. The musical instruments were concealed within vehicles brought in from abroad.

PSRM rejects Munteanu Cabinet; “Alternativa” Bloc demands governing program

The future government, led by Alexandru Munteanu, the Prime Minister candidate from the majority party in Parliament, is set to be inaugurated on October 31. The Socialist parliamentary faction has announced that it will not support the upcoming Cabinet of Ministers. Meanwhile, the deputies of the "Alternative" Bloc have not yet decided on their stance for the Parliament session on Friday.