World Water Day: Environment Minister stresses water’s vital role as source of life

On World Water Day, marked on March 22, the Republic of Moldova reaffirms its commitment to the protection and sustainable management of water resources. The Minister of Environment, Gheorghe Hajder, noted that during this period, the importance of water is highlighted not only as a resource, but also as an essential element for life, safety and balance.

shorten it Moldova and Romania universities rank modestly in QS Europe 2026, below top Western institutions.

Two universities from Moldova, Moldova State University and Technical University of Moldova, appear in the QS Europe 2026 ranking, but hold modest positions near the end of the list. Top institutions from the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and France continue to dominate the ranking, achieving the highest academic and research results.

Cultural sector affected by lack of funding and outdated infrastructure. Jardan: “I hope we reach better salary levels”

Moldova’s cultural sector continues to suffer from insufficient investment, deteriorated infrastructure, and salaries that fail to retain specialists, despite budget increases recently. Culture Minister Cristian Jardan says that without stronger state intervention, the sector risks losing even more human resources.

Solidarity marathon in a Chișinău park: “Tuberculosis can be defeated”

Dozens of people joined a solidarity marathon on Saturday, March 21, at “Valea Trandafirilor” Park in Chișinău to send a clear message: tuberculosis can be defeated through unity and joint action. Organizers held the event amid concerns that the disease remains a serious public health issue, highly contagious and potentially fatal if untreated.

Students skip classes for a day to volunteer for reforestation

Students from the National Institute of Justice skipped classes for a day and went to the field to help reforest the country. On a plot of land near the village of Pervomaisc, in Căușeni district, they planted over 3,300 acacia saplings on an area of approximately 1.2 hectares. The future prosecutors and judges say that, beyond their chosen profession, they also want to help protect the environment, and the planted trees could start bearing fruit in the coming years.

World Down Syndrome Day: A child who brings joy and hope to a family

On March 21, the whole world marks World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness, inclusion, and support for people with this genetic condition. It is a time to promote the rights, integration, and respect for people with Down syndrome and to highlight life stories full of courage and hope. Mihai Melnic is one of these children who brings joy and hope to his family.

Scammers posing as police seek money and personal dat

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova are warned about a new scam scheme, in which unknown individuals pose as police officers and attempt to obtain money or personal data.

Heavy traffic at the Palanca crossing point entering Moldova

At the Palanca border crossing point, there is heavy traffic involving both travelers and vehicles, with congestion particularly on entry into the Republic of Moldova. Travelers are urged to plan ahead and consider crossing via the Tudora customs post instead.

Romania offered Moldova new equipment for the Nistru intervention

Romania sent new equipment on March 21 to remove oil spills from the Nistru and stop their spread, said Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder, adding the situation is under constant monitoring and intervention

Moldova launches second phase of "Inclusive and Productive Jobs" project, aiming to create over 100,000 jobs

The Republic of Moldova is taking another important step towards the transition to a dynamic, productive, and inclusive labor market by launching the second phase of the “Inclusive and Productive Jobs” project. The initiative is being implemented in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and with the financial support of the Government of Switzerland.

Bus from Moldova overturns in Romania, killing 1 and injuring 15

A bus with 44 passengers traveling on the Chisinau - Bucharest route overturned on Saturday morning, March 21, at the exit from Vaslui county towards Galati, Romanian media reports. A 62-year-old man died after being thrown out of the car, which then crushed him, and 15 other people were injured. Romanian authorities have activated a red intervention plan.

Disinformation leads Chișinău conference

Innovative ways to combat disinformation, information manipulation and foreign interference were discussed on Friday in Chisinau, at a conference organised by the Council of Europe and the Audiovisual Council. The conference participants also drew attention to hate speech, which erodes public trust and undermines the integrity of democratic processes not only in the Republic, but also in Europe.