How smartphone restrictions boost school performance and mental health

The new policy of the Ministry of Education and Research, set to take effect in December 2024, prohibits the use of mobile phones during lessons to help students focus solely on their academic studies.

Mobile phones banned in schools: Impact on focus and performance

Mobile phones will be legally banned during lessons starting in December. However, in some schools, this issue has been addressed for several years.

Moldovans have one week to register for November energy aid

Moldovans have one week remaining to submit applications for energy compensation for November.

Moldova secures €4.34M grant for waste management upgrades

The Republic of Moldova will receive a €4.34 million grant to modernise solid waste management infrastructure in several regions of the country. The project was approved in its first parliamentary reading by 69 deputies.

Raising awareness: 16 sculptures to combat violence against women

In the coming days, 16 silhouettes of women will be displayed in the busiest locations in Chișinău, symbolising the victims of violence.

Donate blood and save lives: students lead inspiring campaign

Several volunteers, primarily students, took part in a significant blood donation campaign under the slogan "Donate Blood, Be a Hero!"

Victor Parlicov to meet Gazprom over gas supply to Transnistria

The Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, plans to discuss several topics with Gazprom representatives concerning the supply of natural gas to the Transnistrian region, following an invitation to St. Petersburg.

Chisinau and Tiraspol plan joint statement on peaceful resolution

Chisinau and Tiraspol could sign a joint statement to establish the principles of negotiations and reaffirm both parties' commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

Winter storm hits Moldova: Roads closed, travel disrupted

Late November brought snowfall, leading road maintenance crews to work through the night to ensure safe winter driving conditions on national roads in the northern and central parts of the country.

Moldova boosts air defences against drones and missile threats

The Republic of Moldova currently has limited capacity to detect and neutralise non-threatening aerial devices but has already improved its defences against more serious threats.

Romanian Embassy in Kyiv scales back its activity due to the security situation

Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday that the Embassy of Romania in Kyiv has reduced its activities due to ongoing security concerns.

Dorin Recean asks ministers to evaluate the activity of subordinate institutions: "We do not tolerate incompetence and lack of results"

Prime Minister Dorin Recean called on ministers to assess the performance of all subordinate institutions and their leaders to promote order, discipline, and de-bureaucratization.