The hydrological crisis is impacting Transnistrian region. Valeriu Chiveri: "It seems Tiraspol is treating the issue seriously"

Chișinău is discussing the hydrological crisis affecting the Nistru River with Tiraspol. Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri assures that the issue is being treated "seriously" by the so-called administration in Tiraspol as well.

Contemporary authors and additional reading time in the new curriculum

Teachers, writers, and representatives of the Ministry of Education and Research are currently discussing the new curriculum for Romanian Language and Literature. Proposals include incorporating more contemporary authors into the school syllabus and allocating more time for reading.

Drone explosion reported in Anenii Noi district

A drone flew through the airspace of the Republic of Moldova and exploded near the village of Hîrbovăț, in the Anenii Noi district. The incident occurred this morning, September 30, around 05:43, amid massive attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence reports.

Consumers demand justice: 1,900 petitions in nine months

The number of consumer rights complaints is rising in the Republic of Moldova. In the first nine months of the year, the State Inspectorate for Non-Food Product Surveillance and Consumer Protection recorded over 1,900 petitions, compared to 1,651 during the entire year of 2025.

Moldova records record population aging with seniors hitting 25.9%

Fenomenul îmbătrânirii demografice se adâncește în Republica Moldova. Un sfert din populația țării are cel puțin 60 de ani. La începutul anului 2026, în R. Moldova locuiau 611.9 mii de vârstnici, o pondere-record de 25.9% din populația cu reședință obișnuită, arată datele Biroului Național de Statistică (BNS).

Norway approves direct defense exports to Moldova

Norway has authorized direct defense material exports to the Republic of Moldova, allowing Norwegian manufacturers to supply military equipment to Chișinău for the first time, the Norwegian government announced on Tuesday.

Moldova warns of severe water crisis amid historic drought

Moldova faces recurring severe droughts and shrinking freshwater reserves that require immediate emergency measures and decades-long infrastructure investments, President Maia Sandu warned on Tuesday amid critically low river levels nationwide.

Chisinau faces water rationing risk as Dniester River drops

Chisinau residents face potential drinking water rationing as critically low levels along the Dniester River threaten municipal supply, following similar scheduled restrictions across Ukrainian cities upstream, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder warned.

Moldova to fund IVF for uninsured women from 2027

Moldova will fund in vitro fertilisation procedures for medically eligible women regardless of their health insurance status starting in 2027, Health Minister Alexandru Gasnaș announced.

Moldova fire crews launch nationwide school safety drills

Moldovan emergency crews launched a nationwide safety campaign across schools this week to teach pupils and educators life-saving emergency protocols, following earlier sessions that reached over 8,000 participants this year.

Energy expert outlines key steps to cut home heating loss

Moldovan households can cut winter energy consumption by up to 50% and lower utility bills by sealing structural air leaks and insulating multi-story buildings, energy expert Mihai Tîrșu said.

EU allocates €97m for cross-border Moldova-Romania projects

The European Union’s €97 million (approx. 1.96 billion MDL) Interreg NEXT program is driving development along the Prut River border, modernising education, emergency infrastructure, and climate resilience across Moldovan and Romanian communities.