Moldova VET Admission: 2,400 state-funded places still open

The Ministry of Education and Research has opened the second admission round for secondary vocational education and training (VET). Between August 20 and 28, 2026, prospective students can apply for roughly 2,400 state-funded places across vocational schools nationwide.

Moldova debunks Russian threat narrative over Cobasna depot

The long-standing regional catastrophe narrative surrounding the Cobasna ammunition depot has been systematically overstated for over two decades by Moscow and the Transnistrian separatist regime, according to a joint declassified intelligence report released on August 21 by Moldova's Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) and the Military Intelligence Agency (AIM).

Russian drone strike shuts Tabaki border post with Moldova

A Russian drone strike damaged the Tabaki international border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova during overnight attacks on August 21 across the Odessa region. Border authorities have suspended all passenger and freight transit, diverting vehicles to alternative checkpoints.

Extreme heat prompts daytime freight limits in northern Moldova

Heavy vehicles weighing over 12 tonnes face temporary transit bans across northern Moldova on Friday, August 21, between 10:00 and 20:00.

Moldovan trade unions push for labor reform and tax cuts

The National Trade Union Confederation of Moldova (CNSM) has submitted a broad package of legislative amendments aimed at strengthening employee protections, expanding trade union independence, and raising personal tax allowances. The proposals were formally reviewed during a Confederal Committee meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Over 30 Chișinău apartment courtyards modernised

More than 1,000 residents across three apartment blocks in Chișinău’s Botanica district now have access to newly renovated communal grounds under the national "European Courtyard" initiative. Total investment across the 30 residential yards completed so far has exceeded €10.2 million (approx. 200 million MDL), according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea.

Moldova offers €204 bonus as teachers weigh strike

Moldovan educators have rejected the government's proposed monthly compensation of €51 (approx. 1,000 MDL), warning that inadequate financial relief could trigger a nationwide general strike. The measure was introduced to offset delays in implementing a comprehensive public sector wage reform.

Romania admits 328 Moldovan high schoolers amid falling demand

More than 300 pupils from the Republic of Moldova have been admitted to Romanian high schools for the upcoming academic year, marking a sharp five-year decline in cross-border enrollment.

Drone found near Giurgiulesti, with experts identifying craters and shrapnel

On the morning of August 20, the remains of an unmanned aerial vehicle were discovered near the town of Giurgiulesti in the Cahul district. Preliminary results from an investigation conducted by specialists from the Technical-Explosives Section of the General Inspectorate of Police indicate that the aircraft is of the Geran type.

Great National Dictation: People with visual impairments can participate this year

The Great National Dictation, scheduled for August 31 in honor of Romanian Language Day, is expanding its accessibility. For the first time, the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) will provide adapted conditions to enable people with visual impairments to participate in the contest.

Warning for Moldovans traveling to Tel Aviv: Flight disruptions reported at Ben Gurion Airport

Moldovan citizens traveling to Israel are being warned of possible disruptions to flight operations and passenger traffic at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel advises Moldovan travelers to regularly check the status of their flights and stay informed about any changes.

A new step for Moldova’s first highway: Feasibility study underway

The Republic of Moldova is one step closer to its first motorway. The National Road Administration (AND) has opened the tender for the feasibility study for the 125 kilometers of the Union Motorway (A8) on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, a road that will stretch from Ungheni to Budești, near Chișinău.