Rural labour vs urban parties on Moldova's Independence Day

People across Moldova have marked Independence Day in contrasting ways, with urban celebrations and rural labour highlighting the country's social divide.

Painting a new life: How Ukrainian refugees build a second home in Moldova

Ukrainian refugees settled in Moldova are painting a colorful picture of independence.

Moldova's fight against paid protests: What you need to know

Citizens in Moldova have the right to protest and express their will, but they face penalties for accepting payments to participate in demonstrations or actions aimed at destabilising the country.

Moldova's vocational education sees high demand, with thousands of places filled

More than 16,500 places for vocational and technical education have been filled for the 2025–2026 academic year, according to preliminary figures from the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC).

Moldova's National Dictation: A celebration of language

More than 1,500 people have so far registered for the third edition of the Great National Dictation, an event held in Moldova to mark Romanian Language Day.

Chișinău to host international leaders for Moldova’s Independence Day

Government spokesperson Daniel Vodă says festivities will begin at 9:00 AM, with President Maia Sandu, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean laying flowers at the 'Sorrowing Mother' Monument.

Moldova: The female army major and the UN peacekeeping mission

A military officer with the Ministry of Justice, Major Stela Alexandrov chose her career out of a lifelong belief in values such as honesty, integrity, and discipline—principles that have guided her entire career.

Why Moldova is becoming a top destination for medical tourism

Moldova is emerging as a popular destination for international patients, who are increasingly choosing private clinics for high-quality, modern medical services at affordable prices.

Meet the people building Moldova's future in new "The Country Is Us" campaign

To mark Independence Day, the public broadcaster Moldova 1 has launched a new campaign, "The Country Is Us." The project highlights the stories of ordinary but remarkable people who, through their work and passion, help build Moldova's future.

Moldova census: Why the population is shrinking and getting older

Moldova's population has shrunk by approximately 13% over the past decade, according to the final results of its 2024 census.

Moldova parcel shipments to US halted by new Trump executive order

Moldova's national postal service has temporarily suspended shipping parcels to the United States. The measure, which came into effect on Monday, August 25, does not affect letters and documents, which can still be sent.

Giurgiulești-Galați: New border system launched to speed up EU transit

A new joint border control system has been launched at the Giurgiulești-Galați road crossing, a move by the governments of Moldova and Romania to improve efficiency.