Maia Sandu convenes Tuesday’s CNS meeting to assess risks to the country’s energy security

President Maia Sandu will hold a meeting of the National Security Council on Tuesday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. This meeting is convened due to risks arising from changes in international energy markets and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Moldova praised by Kyiv for its results leading the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers

The Republic of Moldova’s performance while leading the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has received high praise from officials in Kyiv. The Ukrainian Ambassador to Chișinău, Paun Rohovei, congratulated the Moldovan authorities during a meeting with Corina Călugăru, the State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He highlighted the significant role of Moldovan diplomacy in the adoption of the Extended Partial Agreement on the Management Committee of the Special Tribunal, which is designed to prosecute the crime of aggression against Ukraine.

A Bucharest park will be named after Donald Trump

Donald Trump won an online poll against Maia Sandu to choose the name for the new extension of Tudor Arghezi Park in Bucharest. The winning name was announced on Monday, May 25, by the mayor of Sector 4, Daniel Băluță, in a Facebook post.

Five people linked to alleged Transnistrian security structures lost Moldovan citizenship

On May 25, 2026, Maia Sandu, the President of the Republic of Moldova, signed a decree revoking the Moldovan citizenship of five officers from the self-proclaimed Ministry of Security in the Transnistrian region. This decree took effect immediately upon signing.

Low interest in simplified Russian citizenship for residents of the left bank of the Nistru

Residents of the Transnistrian region are not rushing to apply for Russian citizenship under the simplified procedure. Only a small number of individuals were seen in front of the diplomatic mission in Chisinau, which started accepting applications on Monday, May 25, following a decree from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Teacher shortage persists in Moldova, especially in math and physics

The Ministry of Education and Research is working to address the shortage of teaching staff by enhancing financial support for young specialists and reorganizing the school network, particularly in rural areas. Teachers specializing in subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, and the Romanian Language in foreign-language schools who choose to work in public general education institutions can now receive one-time allowances of up to 375,000 lei, which is an increase of 100,000 lei from the previous amount.

Moldova showcases products at the China International Import Expo alongside over 180 countries

The Republic of Moldova will participate in a major international exhibition focused on trade and imports from China. This commitment was confirmed during a visit by the Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and head of diplomacy, Mihai Popșoi, to China. He discussed this initiative with Wu Zhengping, the director of the Shanghai International Import Expo Bureau.

Phones bought in Italy and sold illegally in Moldova; €1M+ revenue and arrests in smuggling case

Eight people were detained in Balti in a smuggling and money-laundering case involving more than 1 million euros. The suspects allegedly set in motion a complex scheme through which they illegally imported state-of-the-art phones into the Republic of Moldova, hidden in luggage and parcels, and later sold them on the black market.

Digital testing: Thousands of students showcase IT skills

Today, May 25, approximately 1,500 students in grades 9 to 12 from across the country are participating in the second stage of digital skills testing. This event is organised by the Ministry of Education and Research, along with the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation.

Heads of Austria’s parliamentary foreign policy committees visit Moldova May 25–27

A delegation of deputies from the foreign policy committees of the National Council and the Federal Council of the Parliament of the Republic of Austria is visiting the Republic of Moldova from May 25 to 27.

Northern farmer grows greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers: “It’s stable and safe”

Climate change has increasingly compelled Moldovan farmers to reconsider their agricultural practices. Vladimir Paun, a farmer from the village of Hăsnășenii Noi in the Drochia district, has turned away from traditional open-field vegetable farming due to severe drought and extreme temperatures. To sustain his business, he has transitioned all his production to greenhouses.

Four cultural and historical heritage sites on both banks of the Nistru will be restored with EU support

Four cultural and historical heritage sites on both banks of the Nistru will be restored and enhanced with support from the European Union (EU). This initiative is funded by a project valued at 288,000 euros.