Moldova doubles state support for Roma students as President Sandu calls for dignity over pity

The number of Roma students receiving government scholarships in Moldova has doubled compared to last year. Starting this autumn, 110 young people are receiving monthly stipends of €61 (approx. 1,200 MDL) to support their higher education.

Moldova seeks hybrid defense solutions as radars struggle with low-altitude drone threats

The Republic of Moldova remains critically vulnerable to drone incursions despite recent investments in Western technology. Military expert Artur Leșcu warns that current monitoring systems are not optimized to detect small, low-altitude objects, leaving the national airspace exposed to the ongoing "drone war" along the Ukrainian border.

Moldova to build first motorway segment and Prut River bridges with Romania

Romania and Moldova are accelerating the integration of their road networks, marking a historic shift toward European infrastructure standards. Irinel Ionel Scrioșteanu, Secretary of State at the Romanian Ministry of Transport, confirmed that the first new bridge at Ungheni is on track for completion this year.

Strategic investments in green skills: 11 ecological labs launched across Moldova's VET system

Vocational education in Moldova is undergoing a strategic shift as 11 technical institutions successfully transition from theoretical ecology to hands-on environmental engineering.

Moldova road repairs: €92 million budget set as 250 bridges reach substandard levels

Chisinau faces a logistics challenge as authorities launch a nationwide road maintenance campaign following a severe freeze-thaw cycle.

Diplomats’ families will work legally in India after talks with New Delhi

The Government of the Republic of Moldova has begun negotiations with Indian authorities to permit family members of diplomats to work legally in India. This applies to individuals who are dependents of staff members at diplomatic missions and consular offices.

Doctors warn well water in Moldova poses serious health risks

Water quality remains a major issue in Moldova, especially in rural areas where many households rely on well water that fails to meet safety standards. Experts observe that nitrates from agriculture and domestic sources contaminate a significant portion of groundwater.

Nearly 300 schools and kindergartens in Moldova now use advanced digital technology

A total of 290 schools and kindergartens nationwide will receive advanced digital technologies to enhance infrastructure and education quality. The Ministry of Education and Research says the new tools will make lessons more engaging and effective.

New museum rules: a single framework statute for all institutions

Museums in the Republic of Moldova currently operate under their own rules, which authorities say often lack consistency and alignment. At the Ministry of Culture’s proposal, the Government decided to standardise them by approving a framework statute for the organisation and operation of public museums.

Moldova ensures safer medicines with new government manufacturing rules

The Government has revised the regulations for drug manufacturing to ensure that the domestic market has access to safer products. During a meeting on March 18, the Government approved the rules for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for drugs.

Ludmila Vartic case merged into one file

The cases concerning the death of Ludmila Vartic, a teacher from Hâncești found dead in early March after allegedly falling from a height, have been merged into a single trial. The case is being examined under the charge of domestic violence with the intent to commit suicide. Viorel Cernăuțeanu, the head of the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP), announced that the investigation is being conducted by the Hâncești investigation unit.

Repeated border incident: Shahed drone crossed Moldova’s airspace near Palanca

Moldovan airspace was again invaded by a drone on the night of March 18, near the Palanca border crossing. This marks the second consecutive day of such incidents.