Moldova hikes minimum wage to 6,300 MDL, mandates public sector payments

Public sector employees in Moldova earning less than 6,300 Moldovan lei (MDL) per month will receive compensatory payments to bridge the gap, following a government decision on December 10. This measure comes as the national minimum wage is re-examined and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Moldova secures social security for 35,000 citizens in Canada

Moldovan citizens who have worked legally in both the province of Quebec and across the entire territory of Canada will be able to receive pensions and social benefits under new bilateral agreements.

Trump emissaries press Zelenskyy for rapid answer on peace plan

US President Donald Trump's emissaries have set a tight deadline for Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to present his position on the updated US peace plan within days, officials involved in the negotiations told the Financial Times, as reported by The Moscow Times.

Moldova completes 206 km of road rehabilitation projects

Moldova's road rehabilitation efforts are progressing rapidly, with projects spanning an impressive 206 km of regional roads already completed.

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for containers starts in Moldova in 2027

Beverage containers in Moldova will no longer be discarded; instead, they will be collected and recycled through a modern Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Russia to block international calls from 47 countries

Russia is set to block all incoming phone calls originating from the so-called "unfriendly countries" as part of a new package of phone fraud measures and enhanced digital control.

Zelensky offers elections in 90 days but demands US security guarantee

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated on Tuesday, December 9, that he is prepared to organize presidential elections within 60–90 days, but only if the United States and Kyiv’s other allies can provide the necessary security assurances for the electoral process.

Massive 'Voievod' rock-opera with 200 artists premieres in Chișinău

The grandiose choreographic rock-opera "Voievod" is set to premiere in Chișinău, marking one of the year's biggest cultural events.

Moldova students push for academic integrity and EU goals

Youth in the Republic of Moldova are promoting honesty. Dozens of students recently participated in a flashmob dedicated to upholding academic integrity and combating issues such as corruption, cheating, plagiarism prevention, and the inappropriate use of artificial intelligence (AI) in exams.

EU to be founding member of Special Tribunal for Ukraine War crimes

European Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath reaffirmed the European Union's position that Russia must be held fully accountable for the crimes committed in Ukraine.

Moldova's democracy threatened by rising political violence

Violence against women in politics (VAWP) continues to pose a critical threat to democracy in the Republic of Moldova.

Quality journalism is essential to fight Russian propaganda in Moldova

Moldova is on the frontline of information warfare, making it one of the countries most exposed to Russian propaganda, particularly online. This persistent stream of disinformation erodes the public's ability to distinguish fact from manipulation.