Moldova outlines EU education and research priorities

Moldova has outlined education and research reforms for EU accession, including higher research funding, a revised school curriculum, expanded dual education, and plans to modernise sports facilities by 2030.

Moldova plans €124 million for winter energy aid

The Moldovan government expects to spend about €124 million on energy compensation during the 2026–2027 heating season, while seeking additional funding from foreign partners, Finance Minister Victoria Belous said.

Voters can use EVO digital IDs at Moldova’s November elections

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission has approved QR-code identification through the EVO app for voters at local elections on November 1 and Gagauzia’s regional elections on November 15.

Moldova cyberattacks expose gaps in data protection

Cyberattacks targeting Moldova's digital public services have raised concerns about personal data protection, with expert Sergiu Bozianu warning that exposed information could fuel future fraud.

Motorised hang-glider breaches Moldova's airspace near Larga

A motorised hang-glider entered Moldova’s airspace from Ukraine’s Chernivtsi region at 1:13 p.m. on Monday, October 26, and was detected near Larga in Briceni district, authorities said.

Moldova's prime minister visits Kyiv for high-level talks

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan is visiting Kyiv on Monday, October 26, for talks with Ukraine's leaders on bilateral ties, economic cooperation, regional security and European integration.

Moldova’s gender equality laws fall short in practice

The Republic of Moldova has strengthened its gender equality laws, but weak enforcement continues to undermine progress on women’s rights, protection against violence and equal opportunities, Gender-Centru president Valentina Bodrug-Lungu said.

Zelenskyy rejects neutrality, army limits in peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv will reject Russian demands for neutrality and limits on its armed forces, while reserving territorial questions for talks between national leaders.

Trump and Zelensky clash over Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, sparking fears that Washington could scale back military and intelligence aid to Kyiv, Reuters reported.

Trump administration weighs Orbán for UN secretary-general

The Trump administration has reportedly encouraged former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to seek the UN secretary-general post, with Russia and China potentially backing his candidacy, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Moldova may cut other spending to fund energy aid

Moldova may cut spending in other areas to finance energy compensation during the 2026–2027 cold season if the government fails to secure additional funding from international partners, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said.

Moldovan craftsman keeps traditional drum-making alive

A craftsman in Todirești, eastern Moldova, has spent around 15 years making drums by hand, as local kindergarten children visit his workshop to learn how the instruments are made.