European funds can transform Moldova’s localities; mayors crucial for EU accession

The administrative-territorial reform is crucial for the development of local communities, enhancing their ability to access European funds and improving the public services provided to citizens, according to Ala Procopciuc, the mayor of Călinești commune in the Fălești district. Similarly, Iulian Eremei, the mayor of Prepelița commune in the Sângerei district, believes that the territorial reform should begin with small villages, where a lack of financial and human resources hinders sustainable development without external support.

CNA raids Balti medical institution, targeting decision-makers

Officers from the National Anticorruption Center are conducting criminal investigations at the Clinical Hospital in Bălți, pertaining to nine corruption cases. This information was confirmed to Teleradio-Moldova by Angela Starinschi, the spokesperson for the National Anticorruption Center.

Ukrainian classes double; Romanian remains mandatory

The education system in the Republic of Moldova is actively adapting to accommodate the integration of refugee children from Ukraine. This year, approximately 3,600 Ukrainian students have enrolled in schools and kindergartens nationwide. They are receiving both educational and financial support to help facilitate their participation in the learning process. Additionally, the number of classes specifically for refugees that provide instruction in the Ukrainian language was doubled. However, the opportunity to study in a Ukrainian-language class is currently available only at the "Taras Shevchenko" Gymnasium in Chisinau.

Carabao Cup shock: Grimsby Town beat Man Utd on penalties

Grimsby Town stun Manchester United in the Carabao Cup. The League Two side knocked out the Premier League giants after a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the third round.

Macron in Moldova: France to fund restoration of Chișinău's historic villas

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday, August 27, that France is ready to help rehabilitate two historic buildings in Chișinău—Herța Villa and Kligman Villa.

UCL Play-offs: Benfica, Qarabağ & others secure group stage spots

Four more teams have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League group stage, including Benfica. The Portuguese side drew 0-0 away to Fenerbahçe in Istanbul before securing a 1-0 win at home.

eConsulat: Moldova rolls out new digital services for citizens living overseas

Moldovan citizens living abroad will soon be able to access a new range of online consular services.

Transnistrian voters demand more polling stations in Moldova

The so-called administration in Tiraspol, the pro-Russian opposition in Chișinău, and certain voices in Moscow are demanding more polling stations for voters from the Transnistrian region for the parliamentary elections on September 28.

Moldova economy: Employment figures soar to record high in 2024

Moldova recorded its highest average number of employees in 13 years in 2024, with more than ten thousand more people in the labour market than in 2021.

Fuel shortages and rising petrol prices hit Russia after Ukraine drone attacks

Russia's ongoing fuel shortages and rising prices are a recurring problem, but this year's deficit is a direct consequence of Ukrainian drone attacks on the country's oil refineries.

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.

Ukraine-Russia war: Zelenskyy's aides to hold talks with Trump's team

Members of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's team are to meet representatives of the Donald Trump administration in New York on Friday, 29 August, in an attempt to find a solution to the war with Russia, according to AFP.