Moldova cyberattack leaves 21 public services offline

Moldova's Electronic Governance Agency (AGE) says 21 public services remain offline after a cyberattack, while 61 have been restored as authorities work to identify affected citizens and assess the data breach.

Moldova’s laws on violence against women face enforcement test

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Thursday that enforcing laws against violence towards women remains a challenge, urging better coordination, prevention measures and improved access to specialist services and justice.

Stroke cases are rising among young people in Moldova

Doctors in Moldova are warning that strokes are increasingly affecting people in their 30s and 40s, urging the public to recognize symptoms and call emergency services immediately.

Moldovan parents are not required to pay school funds

Parents in Moldova are not required to contribute to class or school funds, pay for repairs or buy furniture, according to Ala Revenco, head of the Parents Solidarity Association.

Moldova admits more than 2,430 foreign students in 2026

Moldova admitted more than 2,430 foreign students in 2026, up about 5.2% from the previous year, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Education and Research.

National campaign: Young Moldovans informed about anti-HPV vaccination and cancer prevention

Adolescents from all districts of the Republic of Moldova will be informed about the prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the role of immunization in preventing cancers associated with this virus. The campaign "My choice – a future protected from cancer" aims to increase confidence in vaccination and help young people and parents access verified medical information.

World robotics champions honored in Parliament; five students in Criuleni won three medals

The students from the Enigma team, who represented the Republic of Moldova at the FIRST Global Challenge 2026 World Robotics Championship, were applauded during a plenary session of Parliament. The young people from the village of Boșcana, in the Criuleni district, won one gold medal and two silver medals at the competition held in South Korea, which featured teams from over 190 countries.

Over 700 IP addresses were involved in the cyberattack

The massive cyberattack on state systems was made possible by exploiting vulnerabilities that allowed unauthorized access to data. Mihai Lupașcu, Director of the Cybersecurity Agency (ASC), states that the scale of the incident points to the involvement of highly skilled attackers, with at least 700 IP addresses already identified as being involved.

Half of abused women don't seek help: Violence solutions discussed in Chisinau

Although reports have increased, the statistics do not reflect the true scale of violence in the Republic of Moldova. Prejudices and the fear of stigma prevent many victims from reporting abuse. The development of interventions and their impact are being examined during a conference held in Chișinău from November 29 to 30.

Phones and headphones endanger pedestrians, warns INSP

Speeding when conditions don't allow it and failing to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians are among the primary causes of road accidents. Representatives of the National Public Security Inspectorate (INSP) urge both drivers and pedestrians to exercise heightened caution, especially during rain or when visibility is poor.

Data leaks could enable manipulation, but not direct account theft, Minister Claudiu Năsui

Government systems face constant cyberattacks, and the most recent incident—which resulted in the exfiltration of data belonging to over 750,000 citizens—has prompted authorities to urgently assess vulnerabilities within public networks. The Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Claudiu Năsui, announced on Radio Moldova that an investigation has been launched to identify the security breach while also providing assurances that the public's funds remain unaffected.

EVO app temporarily replaces the MD-Alert system for public alerts on phones

Until the MD-Alert system launches, expected toward the end of 2027, authorities will use the government’s EVO app to send emergency alerts and give citizens clear instructions on how to stay safe. The new feature will be presented to the public in November, alongside the launch of the national "Moldova Pregătită" program.