Moldova confronts child labor crisis amid global stagnation

On June 12, the global community marks the World Day Against Child Labour, shedding light on an ongoing crisis that compromises the future of millions of minors. According to joint data from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF, approximately 138 million children aged 5 to 17 were engaged in labor in 2024. Among them, nearly 54 million performed hazardous work that directly threatened their health and development.

Russian MP warns of social explosion over Ukraine war

A Russian communist lawmaker has warned that the country faces an imminent "social explosion" due to rampant state corruption and mounting losses from the war in Ukraine. State Duma Deputy Vyacheslav Markhaev criticized the Kremlin's shifting war aims and economic mismanagement, according to a report by The Moscow Times.

Severe storms prompt emergency drainage mobilization in Moldova

The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued orange and yellow weather alerts for atmospheric instability across Moldova. The warnings remain active from Thursday afternoon through Friday evening, signaling widespread torrential rains and severe electrical storms.

Moldova faces strict merit-based accession in leaked EU text

Moldova will officially open its first European Union negotiation cluster on June 15, 2026. However, a leaked draft of the European Council's final conclusions reveals that member states will not offer Chișinău a specific accession calendar or target date.

Moldova redefines anti-corruption roles amid civil society warnings

Moldova's Parliament approved comprehensive amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code on Thursday, June 11. The new legislation clearly delineates the jurisdictions of investigative bodies to eliminate operational overlaps.

Moldova secures €50m European loan to overhaul model schools network

The Moldovan Government approved the signing of a €50 million (approx. 980 million MDL) financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on June 11 to launch the "Rehabilitation and Modernization of Moldovan Schools" project.

Moldova diaspora program approves 33 local infrastructure projects

The Moldovan Government has approved the financing of 33 development projects under the "DAR 1+3" (Diaspora Succeeds at Home) program. The initiative will allocate €512,820 (approx. 10 million MDL) this year to support regional modernization through joint public and diaspora funding.

Gherasimov denounces Russian hybrid attack before Luxembourg summit

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, has denounced a targeted Russian disinformation campaign following a fraudulent phone call. Russian state-aligned actors orchestrated the call by impersonating the Albanian Foreign Minister.

Moldova high school graduation exams enter core phase

Around 18,500 candidates across Moldova advanced to the core phase of their national graduation exams on Friday, testing in profile-specific subjects including mathematics, history, arts, and sports.

Historic shift: Majority in Transnistria favor Moldovan reintegration

A recent public opinion poll reveals a significant geopolitical shift in Moldova, with 53% of residents in the breakaway region of Transnistria supporting reintegration with the central government in Chisinau.

E3 leaders seek Trump backing for tougher Ukraine peace plan

The United Kingdom, France, and Germany are launching a coordinated diplomatic effort to secure Donald Trump’s endorsement for a more assertive peace strategy in Ukraine. The European trio, known as the "E3," intends to engage Moscow from a position of enhanced strength rather than accepting prior concessions.

National bank impersonators arrested in Moldovan anti-fraud sweep

Moldovan authorities have dismantled an organized criminal network specializing in bank impersonation scams, following operations in Chisinau and Balti. Five suspects, including four members of a single ring detained by special forces, are in custody for extracting over €50,000 from targeted citizens.