Moldova expands peer math tutoring for national exams

Moldova has launched the second edition of its nationwide peer-tutoring initiative, pairing secondary school students with older mentors to boost performance in national mathematics graduation exams.

Russian drone breaches Moldova airspace and crashes in Romania

A military drone traversed Moldovan airspace before crashing into a Romanian cornfield on Saturday, prompting NATO member Romania to scramble F-16 fighter jets and Moldova to halt civilian flights.

Moldova issues yellow alert for heavy rain across most regions

Moldovan meteorologists issued a nationwide yellow warning on Saturday as heavy rainfall and localized thunderstorms are forecast to bring up to 49 liters of water per square meter across the country.

Moldova family justice centre aids 1,600 domestic abuse victims

More than 1,600 domestic violence victims sought police protection and emergency psychological care across Moldova during the first nine months of the year, authorities said, as reporting rates rose.

Three customs posts alter their control organization temporarily

Joint Moldovan-Ukrainian control has been established at three customs posts, where Customs Service and Border Police personnel conduct control activities on Ukrainian territory. The customs posts involved are Giurgiulesti – Reni, Briceni – Rossoșani, and Criva – Mămăliga.

Cyber attack targets Moldovan government websites

Multiple government websites, including those of various ministries and the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova, are currently inaccessible and displaying errors. The Information Technology and Cybersecurity Service (STISC) reported that a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is causing this, which may lead to difficulties or temporary unavailability when accessing the affected resources.

European Commissioner supports Moldova's EU integration: "You can bet on Europe"

The Republic of Moldova is a dependable partner for the European Union, and the next step is to enhance its civil and social protection systems. European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib made this statement during her first official visit to Chisinau. She commended Moldova for effectively managing the refugee crisis and acknowledged Moldovan rescuers' contributions to European missions.

EU opens tender for Moldova €120M air defense system

The European Union will launch procurement tenders within weeks for a €120 million (approx. 2.41 billion MDL) medium-range air defense system for Moldova, European Commission officials confirmed.

Moldova reduces institutionalized children from 10,000 to 300 as deinstitutionalization reform nears completion

The Republic of Moldova is approaching the conclusion of its deinstitutionalization process for children, which began in 2007. Fifteen years ago, there were approximately 10,000 minors in the residential care system. Now, that number has decreased to around 300, with the majority being children with disabilities. Authorities are actively working to find solutions to help them integrate into families and communities.

Special measures at Chisinau airport, September 14-17, for Hasidic pilgrims' departure

Chisinau "Eugen Doga" International Airport will implement special access and security measures from September 14 to 17. This decision follows an increase in passenger traffic due to the departure of Hasidic pilgrims.

Chisinau exhibition honors 25th anniversary of 9/11

An open-air exhibition has opened in the Stefan Cel Mare Public Garden in central Chisinau to commemorate the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks. The exhibition pays special tribute to Arkady Zaltsman, an architect originally from the Republic of Moldova, who was tragically killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York.

Disabilities: Asylum to community support for independent living

Adults with disabilities transitioning from residential centers will receive support through a program initiated by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection (MMPS). This program aims to promote their social integration by providing sheltered housing and personalized assistance. As a result, participants will benefit from a safe environment and the freedom to make their own decisions.