"Safer Moldova" pilot initiative: National Defense Platform launched in Chișinău

In Chișinău, the National Defense Platform has begun its activity, a pilot initiative created to strengthen the institutional resilience of the Republic of Moldova. The platform brings together all public institutions in the security and defense sector, with the role of ensuring the continuous training of their employees.

Clean energy for all: Moldova Eco Energetică 2026 awards best initiatives

The best projects for energy efficiency and renewable energy generation will be awarded at the 2026 national "Moldova Eco Energetică" competition. You can submit applications from September 18 to October 31.

"DeepTech GigaHack 2026": Participants from 13 countries in Moldova join the fourth innovation marathon

The fourth edition of "DeepTech GigaHack," an event focused on advanced technologies and innovation, will be held from September 25 to 27. For the first time, the event will take place in a hybrid format, bringing together participants from 13 countries. Notably, 50 individuals have traveled to the Republic of Moldova specifically to compete in this competition.

Loud boom near Chișinău; police checking localities

A loud boom was reported this morning, September 18, near Chișinău, specifically southwest of the village of Colonița, toward Tohatin. Several individuals contacted the police through the 112 emergency service to report the incident. Law enforcement officers inspected the local area. So far, authorities have found no objects, signs of an explosion, or other public hazards.

UTM is preparing to launch a new Moldovan satellite following TUMnanoSAT's success

The Republic of Moldova achieved a historic milestone by launching TUMnanoSAT, the country's first satellite, into orbit. Researchers at the Technical University of Moldova (UTM) developed this nanosatellite. It was launched on August 12, 2022, and remained in orbit for nearly six months, until January 31, 2023. This successful mission showcased the technical capabilities of the team based in Chisinau. Following this achievement, UTM researchers are already working on a new space mission, with a launch planned for next year.

Moldova offers youth grants of up to 600,000 lei

Youth organisations in the Republic of Moldova can secure state grants of up to €29,800 (approx. 600,000 MDL) per project under the newly launched 2027 Grants Programme.

Russian drone briefly breaches Moldovan airspace near Ukraine

An unidentified drone briefly crossed into Moldovan airspace on Thursday morning as Russian forces conducted massive strikes against neighbouring Ukraine, including the southern Odessa region, the Defense Ministry said.

Moldova to supply three waste bins per home in eco drive

Moldovan households will receive three separate bins for sorting waste under a national environmental modernization drive designed to align waste management with European Union standards, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder announced.

Moldova slips in all four pillars of 2026 democracy index

Moldova dropped across all four categories assessed in the Global State of Democracy 2026 report, published by International IDEA, reflecting a broader worldwide trend of democratic decline and institutional stagnation.

Moldova secures €4.3M UN grant for National Army

Moldova will receive a non-reimbursable grant worth over €4.3 million (approx. 83.2 million MDL) from the United Nations to upgrade operational and emergency response capabilities across its National Army.

Moldova expands state-funded IVF access to uninsured couples

Moldova will extend state-funded in vitro fertilisation services to uninsured couples, investing €2.6 million (approx. 50 million MDL) through 2030 to counter declining birth rates and ease access to fertility treatments.

Moldova reforms disability assessment and community care

Moldova is overhauling its disability support framework by modernising assessment criteria, digitising public applications, and expanding community-based housing to accelerate deinstitutionalisation between 2026 and 2030, official data show.