MP Serghei Ivanov slams government for ‘cynical’ budget toward Moldova’s farmers

The ongoing problems facing the agricultural sector in the Republic of Moldova have generated a fierce exchange between the opposition and the government.

Moldovan football reverses policy on player quota

The Executive Committee of the Moldovan Football Federation (FMF) has approved the reintroduction of a mandatory local player quota, requiring four Moldovan footballers to be fielded for the entire match.

New EU rule bypasses veto risk to keep Russian assets frozen

The European Union has reached a political agreement on the indefinite freezing of Russian Central Bank assets located on EU territory.

Rural crisis: Teen pregnancy and mental health alarm in Moldova

Over 80 psychologists and national volunteer coordinators (VNET) from education services across the Republic of Moldova attended a two-day workshop focused on critical challenges facing the nation's youth: preventing Teen Pregnancy in Moldova and managing Suicide Risk Prevention among adolescents.

Security alert stops international train, Moldova mobilizes anti-bomb units

The international Bucharest-Kyiv train was halted at noon on December 13 at the Vălcineț border crossing point and is currently being searched by security services in the Republic of Moldova following a bomb threat reported by the onboard staff.

Moscow court sentences ICC chief prosecutor in direct retaliation for Putin warrant

Russia’s judicial system has sentenced the chief prosecutor and eight judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to lengthy prison terms in absentia.

Moldova’s youth digital competence set to fuel high-growth sectors

Nearly 2,000 students demonstrated advanced digital competence, according to the results of the inaugural nationwide testing supported by around 3,200 participants in the Republic of Moldova.

Moldovan entrepreneur finds film success after 38

Olga Boieru, a Moldovan national based in Spain for several years, shows that it's never too late for a career change to fulfill childhood dreams.

Soilless farming pioneers: Two entrepreneurs lead Moldova's agriculture shift

Lettuce grown without soil or sunlight is becoming, visibly, the symbol of a new phase for agriculture in the Republic of Moldova.

Russian military intelligence targeted 2025 election

Germany has formally accused Russia of conducting major cyberattacks and electoral interference. Berlin announced that it identified two large-scale cyber operations attributed to Moscow: one targeting German air traffic control and the other focusing on the February 2025 parliamentary elections.

Artificial Christmas tree safety: Agency warns against toxic materials

Shops across the country are already filled with holiday decorations, toys, and light installations, signaling that preparations for Christmas are in full swing. However, Consumer Protection specialists warn that safety must be the primary concern, outweighing aesthetic appeal.

6,300 lei minimum wage prompts pay hikes for Moldovan state workers

The Moldovan Parliament approved in its first reading an adjustment to compensatory payments for public sector employees earning salaries below 6,300 lei (approximately €315). These changes are necessary to bridge the gap created by the substantial minimum wage increase coming into effect in 2026.