New minimum wage set in Moldova amid EU directive push

Public sector employees in Moldova earning less than 6,300 Moldovan lei (MDL) per month will receive compensatory payments to bridge the gap, following a government decision on December 10. This measure comes as the national minimum wage is re-examined and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Over 35,000 Moldovan workers in Canada to gain pension access

Moldovan citizens who have worked legally in both the province of Quebec and across the entire territory of Canada will be able to receive pensions and social benefits under new bilateral agreements.

Zelenskyy cites legal bar to territorial concessions amid US pressure

US President Donald Trump's emissaries have set a tight deadline for Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to present his position on the updated US peace plan within days, officials involved in the negotiations told the Financial Times, as reported by The Moscow Times.

National Road Fund allocates 1.21 billion lei for road upgrades

Moldova's road rehabilitation efforts are progressing rapidly, with projects spanning an impressive 206 km of regional roads already completed.

Moldova adopts major Deposit Return Scheme to boost recycling

Beverage containers in Moldova will no longer be discarded; instead, they will be collected and recycled through a modern Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Russia to block calls from US, EU as digital control rises

Russia is set to block all incoming phone calls originating from the so-called "unfriendly countries" as part of a new package of phone fraud measures and enhanced digital control.

Ukraine’s president links elections to US security assurances amid Trump pressure

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated on Tuesday, December 9, that he is prepared to organize presidential elections within 60–90 days, but only if the United States and Kyiv’s other allies can provide the necessary security assurances for the electoral process.

Alex Calancea’s ‘Voievod’ celebrates Moldovan history in unprecedented cultural show

The grandiose choreographic rock-opera "Voievod" is set to premiere in Chișinău, marking one of the year's biggest cultural events.

Moldova: 27,000 students join anti-plagiarism campaign

Youth in the Republic of Moldova are promoting honesty. Dozens of students recently participated in a flashmob dedicated to upholding academic integrity and combating issues such as corruption, cheating, plagiarism prevention, and the inappropriate use of artificial intelligence (AI) in exams.

Russia must face full accountability, says EU Justice Commissioner

European Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath reaffirmed the European Union's position that Russia must be held fully accountable for the crimes committed in Ukraine.

Online abuse is a top barrier for women in Moldova politics

Violence against women in politics (VAWP) continues to pose a critical threat to democracy in the Republic of Moldova.

DW director urges EU regulations to protect news funding from AI

Moldova is on the frontline of information warfare, making it one of the countries most exposed to Russian propaganda, particularly online. This persistent stream of disinformation erodes the public's ability to distinguish fact from manipulation.