Model School project invests nearly 124.5 million lei in Chișinău’s Republican Sports Lyceum

The Republican Sports Lyceum in Chisinau has undergone significant renovations, thanks to an investment of approximately 10 million lei from the Ministry of Education and Research. The newly refurbished multi-purpose hall will serve as a training facility for 11 different sports disciplines and will play a key role in supporting the national teams of the Republic of Moldova. This facility will host training sessions, competitions, camps, and both national and international sporting events.

Education Ministry will financially support teachers who teach Romanian in Gagauzia schools

The Ministry of Education and Research has announced that starting this year, it will provide financial incentives for Romanian-speaking teachers who transfer to educational institutions in Gagauzia. This initiative aims to enhance the availability of education in Romanian within the autonomous region, according to Minister Dan Perciun.

Experts warn Russia uses citizenship to expand its influence in the region

The recent decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin simplifies the process for residents of the left bank of the Nistru to obtain Russian citizenship. This move represents a new effort by the Kremlin to strengthen its influence in the region. Former Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Alexandru Flenchea, has warned that this tactic could be used to recruit Moldovan citizens.

Promo-LEX urges authorities to secure the release of Emilian Ceban, illegally detained in Tiraspol for nearly four years

The Promo-LEX Association urges the country's leadership to intervene urgently for the release of Emilian Ceban, a young man who has been illegally detained for nearly four years in the Transnistrian region. This detention occurred after he refused to sign a long-term contract with the so-called Ministry of Defense in Tiraspol upon reaching the age of majority. He also expressed his intention to leave the illegal paramilitary system in which he had been trained since childhood.

Two Moldovan students win awards at the European Informatics Olympiad

The Republic of Moldova secured a bronze medal and an honorable mention at the 5th European Olympiad in Informatics for Girls, held from May 12 to 18 in Cesenatico, Italy.

Vlad Țurcanu resigned as head of “Teleradio-Moldova”: “The jury’s vote is our responsibility”

Vlad Țurcanu, the General Director of "Teleradio-Moldova," announced his resignation on May 18 during a press conference held two days after the Eurovision Song Contest final. His decision came in response to criticism regarding the national jury's voting in this music competition. He emphasized that the jury failed to consider the sensitivities that exist between the Republic of Moldova and its neighboring countries, Romania and Ukraine.

Health Minister Emil Ceban at the WHO meeting: Moldova seeks international support to modernize its healthcare system

The Republic of Moldova is aligning its healthcare reforms with global trends and seeking international support for the modernization of its healthcare system at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. The 79th General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights several critical issues facing healthcare systems worldwide, including preparedness for future pandemics, the lack of health financing, and the impacts of climate change on populations.

“Romanian Literature Days” open in Chișinău, featuring Shakespeare, manipulation, and hip-hop

The 10th edition of the "Romanian Literature Days" Festival in Chișinău will kick off on Monday, May 18. The event will span six days and feature public readings, thematic debates, and meetings with writers from the Republic of Moldova, Romania, and the diaspora. The organizers announced a diverse program that includes discussions on the relevance of Shakespeare, the topic of information manipulation, and a dialogue on the relationship between hip-hop and contemporary poetry.

Moldova negotiates social protection agreements with five more countries to ensure pensions abroad

Moldovan citizens who have officially lived and worked abroad can apply for a pension from abroad upon their return to the Republic of Moldova. Additionally, Moldovans who have worked in the country but are currently employed abroad can also benefit from this opportunity. This is made possible through 18 bilateral agreements in the field of social security, which have been ratified and are enforced by the National Social Insurance House (CNAS).

Moldova receives new EU equipment for pollution management on the Nistru

The Republic of Moldova has received a new shipment of materials for pollution management on the Nistru. This assistance is part of the project "EU4Moldova Resilience - Safe States, Resilient Communities", which is funded by the European Commission through the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments and implemented by Solidarity Fund Poland.

Maia Sandu begins a diplomatic tour, visiting the European Parliament, the Netherlands, and the Globsec Forum in Prague

During a diplomatic tour, President Maia Sandu will promote expanded partnerships for the security and development of the Republic of Moldova, which includes visits to the European Parliament, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic.

Moldova handed Russia’s ambassador a protest note over illegal airspace overflights

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) summoned on Monday, May 18, the Russian Federation's ambassador-at-large in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, following the violation of the Republic of Moldova's airspace by an unmanned aerial vehicle that illegally flew over the state border on May 13.