380 more courtyards will be repaired in Chisinau

The "European Courtyard" program, which began with repairs in 39 apartment building courtyards in Chisinau, is now expanding. During a meeting on November 26, the Government approved the addition of 384 new initiatives to the Single Project Document (DUP). The total funding for these initiatives is 1.7 billion lei, provided by the National Fund for Regional and Local Development.

Road crews will be alerted by 112 operators during accidents or severe weather

Road crews will be notified by the 112 Service operators in the event of road accidents or incidents caused by infrastructure issues or challenging weather conditions. This initiative is made possible by a collaboration agreement between the national emergency call service (112) and the National Road Administration (AND). The goal of this agreement is to enhance the exchange of information and improve response times for incidents on public roads.

Heart transplants are a strategic priority for the Ministry of Health

The heart transplant program is a strategic priority for the Ministry of Health, even though such procedures are not yet performed in the Republic of Moldova. The estimated need for this program is between 20 to 25 patients annually, with potential for growth. This information was shared by the Minister of Health, Emil Ceban, during the inaugural conference of the National Program "Heart Transplant in the Republic of Moldova," which took place on November 25 at the Republican Clinical Hospital "Timofei Moșneaga."

“EU4Resilient Moldova”: Six Moldovan towns receive crisis-response equipment

Residents of six towns—Drochia, Iargara, Sângerei, Criuleni, Strășeni, and Cantemir—will have improved protection against disasters. With the modern equipment received on November 25 as part of the "EU4Resilient Moldova" project, housing and communal services will be able to respond quickly in emergencies.

Single birth allowance to increase in 2026: parents will receive over 500 lei more

The single allowance for the child's birth will increase next year. As a result, parents will receive 536 lei more than in 2025. Specifically, the allowance will rise from 21,350 lei to 21,886 lei.

Heating aid recalibrated: support to focus on the most vulnerable

The authorities' compensation for the cold season will be lower this year. The maximum amount will be reduced from 1,400 lei to 1,000 lei, while the minimum will be set at 500 lei, according to a draft discussed at the meeting on November 20 at the State Chancellery. The new rules, which will be in effect from November 2025 to March 2026, are intended to more effectively target aid to vulnerable households.

STATEMENT | “Russia is using Moldova’s airspace for war maneuvers”

On the morning of November 25th, a massive attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine resulted in the unauthorized intrusion of six drones into the airspace of the Republic of Moldova. Security expert Artur Leșcu characterized the incident as “the biggest violation of airspace” to date. He warns that this event poses a significant risk to the population and serves as an alarming signal of the airspace's vulnerability.

Education Ministry’s fix for Chisinau’s overcrowded schools: two buildings handed to local authorities

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has proposed that municipal authorities in Chisinau lease two large buildings to expand the school network and alleviate classroom overcrowding. The proposed buildings are the Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics and the current headquarters of the Academic Lyceum of Fine Arts "Igor Vieru." This announcement was made by Minister of Education Dan Perciun during a press conference on November 25. The authorities in the capital have stated that they will review the proposal.

“Moldova without Violence”: More cases reported; stricter measures promised from 2026

The Republic of Moldova is launching the "16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence" campaign with the message "Moldova without Violence." The authorities are announcing significant changes to prevent and combat this issue.

Ministry of Finance: Mayor’s order allows Chișinău teachers to receive salaries

The extra allocations approved by the state budget amendment are sufficient to fully cover both salaries and bonuses for employees of municipal educational institutions in Chisinau. According to the Ministry of Finance, a mayor's order is all that's needed to accept these transfers.

Florești drone: Russian-made, no explosives on board

On the morning of November 25, the airspace surveillance systems of the National Army detected six drones entering the airspace of the Republic of Moldova without authorization. This incident followed a new massive attack on Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defense. One of the drones, marked with the letter "Z," which symbolizes Russian military aggression, crashed onto the roof of a house in the village of Cuhurestii de Jos, located in the Floresti district. Experts have identified it as a "decoy drone." In response, the Russian Federation's ambassador-at-large in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

1.2 million lei worth of drugs from Poland: two moldovans suspected

Authorities seized nearly one kilogram of drugs valued at around 1.2 million lei during raids in Chisinau. Two individuals were arrested.