Air object breaches Moldovan airspace near breakaway Transnistria

An unidentified aerial object briefly breached Moldova's sovereign airspace on Saturday near the breakaway region of Transnistria before returning to Ukraine amid heavy Russian airstrikes, the Defense Ministry in Chișinău said.

Chisinau defends concert spending after 20-fold budget hike

The Moldovan government defended spending €490,000 (9.86 million MDL) on its Independence Day concert on Monday, arguing it cut costs by 21% following an investigative report into no-bid procurement.

Moldova halts education protests as government offers salary hikes

Trade unions representing Moldovan education and science professionals have suspended their nationwide protests scheduled for September 1, agreeing to resume salary talks with government officials. Minister of Education and Research Dan Perciun confirmed that a new negotiation session will take place on September 1, with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan attending the discussions.

Moldovan prosecutors bust €3M illicit cigarette laundering ring

Moldovan prosecutors have dismantled a €2.98 million (approx. 60 million MDL) money laundering scheme funded by illicit cigarette manufacturing and funneled into Chișinău residential developments, authorities said.

Moldovan soldier proposes atop armored vehicle at national parade

A Moldovan special forces soldier proposed to his girlfriend from an armored military vehicle on Wednesday, minutes before the start of the Independence Day parade in Chișinău.

Moldova, Ukraine and Romania unite on defense and EU path

Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned Russian drone incursions into the country’s airspace as intimidation attempts, speaking on Thursday in Chișinău alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Romanian President Nicușor Dan.

São Paulo digital landmark lights up for Moldova's independence

Republica Moldova a ajuns pe un ecran digital gigant din São Paulo, Brazilia, unde, de Ziua Independenței, a fost afișat un mesaj dedicat celor 35 de ani de la proclamarea independenței țării. Gestul se înscrie într-o serie de inițiative prin care simbolurile Republicii Moldova sunt prezentate în spații publice importante din lume.

Moldova showcases air defenses and allied ties at independence parade

Moldova staged a major military parade in central Chișinău on Thursday to mark 35 years of independence, showcasing modernized defense equipment and multinational allied contingents amid escalating regional security threats.

Moldova toned down 1991 independence draft to win pro-Soviet votes

Moldova toned down its 1991 Declaration of Independence to secure backing from pro-Soviet lawmakers while quietly inserting references to the Romanian language, the country's national archives director said on Tuesday.

Moldova boosts rural teacher hiring with €19,500 incentive

Moldova has placed 472 newly qualified teachers in public schools this autumn following a bonus increase of up to €19,500, marking the highest recruitment intake since 2018, the government said on Monday.

Moldova pledges up to 25% teacher pay hike amid wage reform

Moldovan educators will receive base salary increases of 11% to 15% starting January 1, 2027, with top-performing staff eligible for total raises of up to 25%. The announcement was made on August 26 by Minister of Education and Research Dan Perciun during the program Eu și Uniunea Europeană on public broadcaster Moldova 1.

Moldova honors fallen defenders on 35th Independence Day

Moldovan leaders and war veterans laid flowers at national memorials in Chișinău on Thursday to commemorate fallen defenders as the country marked the 35th anniversary of its independence.