Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Moldovan citizens to leave Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) of the Republic of Moldova is advising Moldovan citizens currently in Israel to leave the country due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. This warning is issued in light of the worsening security situation in the region.

European Parliament proposes including the Republic of Moldova in the EU's multiannual budget

The Republic of Moldova stands to gain from pre-accession funds that are explicitly included in the European Union's multiannual budget. The European Parliament is scheduled to vote on this report this week, and the MEP Dan Barna asserts that this measure ensures predictable and consistent support for our country in the coming years.

Four measles cases confirmed in Chisinau, with four more suspected

Last week, four cases of measles were confirmed in Chisinau, and an additional four cases are currently under investigation. Vladimir Bolocan, the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, shared this information during an operational meeting at Chisinau City Hall. Authorities are urging parents to vaccinate their children, as vaccination is the safest and most effective way to prevent the disease.

Greece backs Moldova's EU path: A strategic investment

Greece will continue to be a firm advocate for the European future of the Republic of Moldova. In this regard, the Hellenic Republic is ready to offer technical support and share its experience to assist Moldova in its process of aligning with the EU's acquis communautaire.

Executive Vice-President of the European Commission visits Chisinau; talks focus on education and social protection

Roxana Mînzatu, the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, will visit the Republic of Moldova from June 9 to 10. The agenda includes meetings with President Maia Sandu, Prime Minister Dorin Recean, Minister of Economic Development Doina Nistor and visits to various localities throughout the country.

“If we forget, we risk losing Moldova again,” says Moldovan president, six years after Plahotniuc’s fall

Today marks six years since the events in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova that led to the fall of the Democratic Party government, the inauguration of a new executive, and the escape of former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc from the country. President Maia Sandu reminds citizens that June 8, 2019, marked the beginning of a challenging journey towards cleansing the state. She urges the public not to forget the "toxic governments" the country has endured in order to stay on its chosen path. At the same time, expert Andrei Curăraru emphasizes that while this regime change opened the door to democratization, the process of de-oligarchization is still not complete.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan visits Chișinău on Tuesday

Romanian President Nicușor Dan is set to make his first official visit to the Republic of Moldova on Tuesday, June 10. He will be welcomed by the head of state, Maia Sandu, during an official ceremony at 1:40 p.m. at the Presidency.

Penitentiary No. 13 employee detained after 23-year-old inmate's escape

The police detained another employee from the institution, following the suspension of the director of Penitentiary No. 13 in Chisinau. This individual is accused of aiding a 23-year-old inmate in escaping. The deputy head of the National Penitentiary Administration (ANP) confirmed this to Teleradio-Moldova.

Over 150 state-backed cultural projects under the "Access to Culture 2025" program

The Ministry of Culture has announced that 159 cultural projects from across the country were pre-selected for implementation. This follows the evaluation of submissions made during the first call for proposals under the National Program "Access to Culture 2025."

MEC targets record university admissions. Perciun: “We aim to raise the number of students choosing local universities”

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) aims to surpass the record for admissions to higher education set in 2024, when the highest number of young people in the past eight years chose to pursue their studies in the Republic of Moldova. According to Minister Dan Perciun, the goal for 2025 is to attract approximately 16,000 young people to the bachelor's program and to increase the proportion of students choosing universities in the country from 5 out of 10, as was the case last year, to 6 out of 10.

Romania and Moldova expand education ties via joint access to EduLib digital platform

Romania and the Republic of Moldova are enhancing their collaboration in education and research. The EduLib platform, which offers digital educational resources and lessons for middle school students, will now be accessible to Moldovan students. Romania's Minister of Education, Daniel David, made this announcement during a joint conference held in Chisinau with his Moldovan counterpart, Dan Perciun.

Serious accident in Strășeni: one dead after driver swerved to avoid deer

One person lost their life in a serious accident on the R-1 road near Pănășești, Strașeni. According to the police, the tragedy occurred this morning at around 05:00.