More young Roma pursue studies: 110 merit scholarships from the Education Ministry this year

A total of 110 Roma students will receive merit scholarships valued at 1,200 lei per month for the 2025-2026 academic year. This support, provided by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC), aims to encourage young Roma to continue their studies and excel academically.

EU Accession: How a board game is educating Moldova's youth

Dozens of students from European Clubs in the Republic of Moldova are participating in 'The European Course' board game this week, an initiative designed to deepen their knowledge of the European Union (EU) and the country's European integration process.

Moldova: Vishing scammer jailed five years for 87k lei fraud

A resident of Moldova's capital, Chișinău, has lost 87,000 lei (around £3,800) from her bank card after strangers fraudulently obtained her access password.

Future of pharmacy: Moldova experts redefine healthcare role

The pharmacy is no longer just a place to buy medicine, but a cornerstone of modern healthcare, according to participants at a conference marking the 80th anniversary of the "Nicolae Testemițanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) in the capital, Chisinau.

Police exercise: Hîncești residents asked to remain calm

Special police unit 'Fulger' is holding a tactical exercise on Wednesday, 22 October, in the Hîncești district.

Chișinău Summit: Social media activists from nine countries discuss democracy and freedom of expression

Around 50 activists and content creators from former Soviet states have gathered in Chișinău to discuss social media’s potential role as a tool for promoting democracy and freedom of expression.

From Iași to Chișinău – the student who crosses the Prut daily for university

Universities in the Republic of Moldova are becoming increasingly appealing to international students. In the academic year 2025-2026, the number of foreign students rose by 376 compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 1,100. Many of these students are pursuing degrees in fields such as Medicine, Education, or Business. One example is Andrei Tudose, a student from Romania, who commutes daily between Iași and Chișinău to pursue his dream of becoming a dance teacher.

ANOFM has helped over 5,000 unemployed people find jobs this year

Over five thousand unemployed people from across the country found a job by contacting the National Employment Agency (ANOFM). Most of them come from rural areas, and more than half of the employed people are women, informs the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.

Census 2024 | About 85% of the inhabitants of the Republic of Moldova declare themselves Romanian/Moldovan

About 85% of the inhabitants of the Republic of Moldova declare themselves Romanian/Moldovan, according to the final results of the 2024 Population and Housing Census, presented on October 20 by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Also, 79.9% of the population declared Romanian and "Moldovan" as their mother tongue.

Illegal taxi service in Călărași: drivers fined and cars left without license plates

Several drivers in Calarasi were fined for illegally operating as taxis after raids conducted by the National Motor Transport Agency (ANTA) in collaboration with patrol officers from the National Inspectorate of Public Security (INSP). In addition to the fines, authorities also ordered the removal of the license plates from the vehicles used for unauthorized passenger transport.

Car overturns in Edineț; 31-year-old driver hospitalized

A 31-year-old man was hospitalized after the car he was driving crashed violently into a tree. The accident occurred on the afternoon of October 20, in the village of Chiurt, Edineț district.

Psychologists warn: dropping out of school has long-term impact on children

In recent years, the number of school dropouts in the Republic of Moldova has decreased significantly, dropping from 250 to 100 children. However, this issue remains serious and is closely related to family poverty and a lack of emotional and educational support. Psychologist Lilia Dubița notes that students who drop out of school risk facing social exclusion and engaging in problematic behaviors. In response, Alexei Buzu, the acting Minister of Labor and Social Protection, emphasizes that the authorities are increasing their efforts to prevent such situations.