Social agreement with Slovakia approved for Moldovan pensions

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova who have officially worked in the Slovak Republic will be eligible to receive pensions and other social benefits based on the contributory periods completed in that country. The administrative arrangement to implement the social agreement between the two nations was approved by the Chisinau Executive on November 26.

Government backs Moldova’s entry into “Creative Europe”, opening EU funds

Starting January 1, 2026, creative organizations and individuals from the Republic of Moldova will be able to access a multi-million euro fund for culture and creative industries through participation in the European Union's "Creative Europe" Program. The Cabinet approved the draft law to ratify the Accession Agreement to this program on November 26.

European Courtyard: Government approved new projects worth 1.7 billion lei

The "European Courtyard" program, which began with repairs in 39 apartment building courtyards in Chisinau, is now expanding. During a meeting on November 26, the Government approved the addition of 384 new initiatives to the Single Project Document (DUP). The total funding for these initiatives is 1.7 billion lei, provided by the National Fund for Regional and Local Development.

Von der Leyen says Europe’s security depends on Ukraine’s defense and warns of regional threats, including for Moldova

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a powerful message of support for Ukraine following a massive attack launched by Russia on the morning of November 25. This attack involved missiles and drones that violated the airspace of both the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

Minor from Chisinau, sexually abused by a foreign citizen. The perpetrator, sentenced to prison

A 13-year-old girl from the capital was sexually abused by a 27-year-old man from Azerbaijan. For the crime committed, the foreign citizen was sentenced to 13 years in prison, to be served in a closed prison.

Faster road interventions: 112 Service and AND connect systems for real-time data exchange

Road crews will be notified by the 112 Service operators in the event of road accidents or incidents caused by infrastructure issues or challenging weather conditions. This initiative is made possible by a collaboration agreement between the national emergency call service (112) and the National Road Administration (AND). The goal of this agreement is to enhance the exchange of information and improve response times for incidents on public roads.

Emilian Galaicu-Păun received France’s top cultural honor, the Order of Arts and Letter

Emilian Galaicu-Păun, a poet, essayist, novelist, and translator, serves as the editor-in-chief of Cartier Publishing House. He is the first citizen of the Republic of Moldova to receive the Order of Arts and Letters, awarded at the rank of Knight, the most prestigious cultural distinction awarded by France. This honor was presented to him at the residence of the French Embassy in Chisinau.

Weapons discovered in the truck detained at Leușeni - Albița arrived in the Republic of Moldova through smuggling from Ukraine

The weapons found in a vehicle detained at the Leușeni - Albița border crossing on the night of November 20 were smuggled into the Republic of Moldova multiple times by a "carrier" who regularly drove a freight truck from Ukraine. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, the truck that customs officials detained contained 26 pieces of ammunition, which included a complete set, a surface-to-air launcher, and a "Geran-2" drone.

Heart transplant program, strategic priority for the Ministry of Health. Emil Ceban: Over 20 patients would need this intervention annually

The heart transplant program is a strategic priority for the Ministry of Health, even though such procedures are not yet performed in the Republic of Moldova. The estimated need for this program is between 20 to 25 patients annually, with potential for growth. This information was shared by the Minister of Health, Emil Ceban, during the inaugural conference of the National Program "Heart Transplant in the Republic of Moldova," which took place on November 25 at the Republican Clinical Hospital "Timofei Moșneaga."

10 years of MOLDOX: films, exhibitions and debates about the world’s current “chaos”

The 10th edition of the MOLDOX International Documentary Film Festival for Social Change will be held from November 26 to 30 in Chișinău. This year’s festival features 33 documentary premieres, a national competition, discussion panels, exhibitions, concerts, and activities focused on art and social dialogue. The theme of this anniversary edition is "Chaos: Reinventing reality."

Census 2024: 55.7% of working-age Moldovans are not employed

The Republic of Moldova has one of the lowest labor force participation rates in recent years, based on the final data from the 2024 Population and Housing Census, presented on November 25 by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Only 44% of individuals aged 15 and older are economically active, which means that over a million people are currently outside the labor market.

EU equips six Moldovan towns to improve disaster resilience

Residents of six towns—Drochia, Iargara, Sângerei, Criuleni, Strășeni, and Cantemir—will have improved protection against disasters. With the modern equipment received on November 25 as part of the "EU4Resilient Moldova" project, housing and communal services will be able to respond quickly in emergencies.