Childbirth allowance will be increased

The single allowance for the child's birth will increase next year. As a result, parents will receive 536 lei more than in 2025. Specifically, the allowance will rise from 21,350 lei to 21,886 lei.

Authorities propose reducing heating compensation: targeted support only for the vulnerable

The authorities' compensation for the cold season will be lower this year. The maximum amount will be reduced from 1,400 lei to 1,000 lei, while the minimum will be set at 500 lei, according to a draft discussed at the meeting on November 20 at the State Chancellery. The new rules, which will be in effect from November 2025 to March 2026, are intended to more effectively target aid to vulnerable households.

Illegal financing of ex-“Șor” Party: Anenii Noi activist receives prison sentence

The vice president of the Anenii Noi territorial office of the former "Șor" Political Party was sentenced to four years and six months in prison after the court found him guilty of complicity in accepting illegal funding for the party from an organized criminal group.

Artur Leșcu: “The biggest violation of Moldovan airspace so far”

On the morning of November 25th, a massive attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine resulted in the unauthorized intrusion of six drones into the airspace of the Republic of Moldova. Security expert Artur Leșcu characterized the incident as “the biggest violation of airspace” to date. He warns that this event poses a significant risk to the population and serves as an alarming signal of the airspace's vulnerability.

IFAD marks 25 years of activity in the Republic of Moldova

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is celebrating 25 years of activities in the Republic of Moldova. Over this period, the organization has invested nearly $267 million to modernize rural infrastructure and provide direct support to thousands of farmers and small businesses. During the anniversary event, officials and development partners highlighted the critical role of these interventions in transforming agriculture and revitalizing villages.

MEC offers two buildings to ease Chisinau school overcrowding. Pavaloi: “We’ll review the proposal”

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has proposed that municipal authorities in Chisinau lease two large buildings to expand the school network and alleviate classroom overcrowding. The proposed buildings are the Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics and the current headquarters of the Academic Lyceum of Fine Arts "Igor Vieru." This announcement was made by Minister of Education Dan Perciun during a press conference on November 25. The authorities in the capital have stated that they will review the proposal.

“Moldova without Violence”: Authorities unveil new anti-abuse strategy

The Republic of Moldova is launching the "16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence" campaign with the message "Moldova without Violence." The authorities are announcing significant changes to prevent and combat this issue.

Fake Romanian document network for Moldovans dismantled in Romania

On November 25, prosecutors from the Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice of Romania conducted raids at 17 locations, including the offices of public institutions. This operation was part of an investigation into the illegal issuance of identity documents using fictitious addresses for foreign citizens, including individuals from the Republic of Moldova.

Ministry of Finance: Mayor’s order sufficient for salary transfers in Chișinău

The extra allocations approved by the state budget amendment are sufficient to fully cover both salaries and bonuses for employees of municipal educational institutions in Chisinau. According to the Ministry of Finance, a mayor's order is all that's needed to accept these transfers.

Ministry of Finance warns: Public institutions with Lukoil-Moldova contracts could run out of fuel

Public institutions at both central and local levels, along with finance departments and regional treasuries, were alerted to the need for a thorough evaluation of contracts with SRL "Lukoil-Moldova." This warning follows the company's designation under sanctions by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The Ministry of Finance indicated that there is a significant risk that the company may be unable to fulfil its contractual obligations.

Details on the drone that crashed in Florești: it was Russian-made and carried no explosive charge

On the morning of November 25, the airspace surveillance systems of the National Army detected six drones entering the airspace of the Republic of Moldova without authorization. This incident followed a new massive attack on Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defense. One of the drones, marked with the letter "Z," which symbolizes Russian military aggression, crashed onto the roof of a house in the village of Cuhurestii de Jos, located in the Floresti district. Experts have identified it as a "decoy drone." In response, the Russian Federation's ambassador-at-large in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Moldovans arrested for smuggling 1.2 million lei worth of drugs from Poland

Authorities seized nearly one kilogram of drugs valued at around 1.2 million lei during raids in Chisinau. Two individuals were arrested.