Moldova seeks €70 million to complete nationwide Model Schools Network

Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) is actively seeking approximately €70 million (approx. 1.37 billion MDL) in external funding to finalize its ambitious "Model Schools" initiative.

Moldova opposition leader urges diplomatic caution amid Russian drone airspace violations

Ion Chicu, chairman of the Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova (PDCM) and member of the "Alternativa" parliamentary faction, has cautioned against the immediate expulsion of the Russian ambassador. Despite systemic violations of Moldovan airspace by Russian drones, Chicu advocates for a response rooted in national interest and international legal frameworks.

Chisinau targets EU Single Market integration to boost investment

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu urged international investors to leverage the "excellent" economic ties between Moldova and Romania during a high-level meeting in Bucharest on March 31.

Russian drones over Moldova: Systematic incidents spark national security alarm

Recent incursions of Russian drones into Moldovan airspace are no longer isolated events but represent a "systemic threat." Security expert Artur Leșcu warns that these incidents must be viewed with deep concern as they test the nation's defense limits.

EU hourly labor costs hit €34.9 average as Eastern states lead growth rates

Brussels, Eurostat Data. Hourly labor costs across the European Union continued their upward trajectory in 2025. However, massive structural disparities remain between member states, ranging from €12 in the East to nearly €57 in Western Europe.

Romania signals strategic shift toward full economic integration with Moldova

Romania’s journey from economic disparity to regional stability stands as a definitive success story, and Bucharest is now pivoting to replicate this trajectory for the Republic of Moldova.

95% of Moldova’s large gas consumers exit regulated market

Almost all large-scale natural gas consumers in Moldova have transitioned to the free market ahead of a key regulatory deadline, according to the Ministry of Energy.

Zelensky warns Trump peace plan risks Ukraine’s security

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Monday that Donald Trump’s team is seeking a swift end to the war by demanding unilateral territorial concessions, a move he says endangers national security.

Moldova to launch EU-style deposit return scheme by 2026

Moldova is accelerating its transition to a circular economy, with plans to implement a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for packaging as early as 2026. The Ministry of Environment is currently evaluating two applications to select a single national administrator for the programme.

Moldova State Railway extends technical unemployment amid fuel crisis

Moldova’s state railway operator, Calea Ferată a Moldovei (CFM), has extended technical unemployment for 600 employees for a fifth consecutive month. The decision, announced on Monday, March 30, comes as the company struggles with rising fuel costs and systemic liquidity shortages.

Moldova avoids emergency blackouts despite Russian strikes on grid

Moldova has managed to meet its full electricity demand in recent days without resorting to emergency supplies, despite a heavy reliance on imports following Russian strikes on regional energy infrastructure.

Belgium’s sex work labor law faces collapse as few sign up

Belgium’s pioneering attempt to normalise the sex industry through formal employment contracts is facing a "brutal awakening." Since December 2024, the law has granted sex workers the right to legal contracts, maternity leave, and unemployment benefits. However, administrative data reveals a significant gap between legislative intent and reality.