Train travel to Iași: Romanian Railways boost holiday routes

Travellers planning a vacation in Iași now have more options to reach their destination. Moldovan Railways has announced additional trains on the Chișinău–Socola (Iași) route for the winter holidays.

Snowfall hits northern and central Moldova on Christmas Eve; road crews deployed

New Year's Eve brought winter weather to the Republic of Moldova. On the night of Tuesday, December 24, to Wednesday, snowfall affected the northern and central regions of the country, leading to icy road conditions. The National Road Administration (AND) has announced that road workers are actively on duty and addressing any issues as needed.

Misail-Nichitin on the Centru IP incident: Let the investigation do its job

It is too early to discuss potential new resignations. This was the reaction of Daniella Misail-Nichitin, the Minister of Internal Affairs (MAI), following the incident at the Centru Police Inspectorate (IP) on December 19. According to the minister, the policeman involved in the shooting used his personal firearm. Additionally, she stated that she was informed about the incident on the same day it happened.

Clinical Psychiatric Hospital will undergo energy rehabilitation

The Consolidated Unit for Implementing and Monitoring Energy Projects (UCIPE) has launched a tender to select a company to carry out rehabilitation and energy-efficiency improvements at the Clinical Psychiatric Hospital.

EU confirms continued visa-free travel for Moldovan citizens

Moldovan citizens will still travel visa-free to Schengen countries. This follows the European Commission's determination that the authorities in Chisinau have fulfilled the recommendations related to the visa liberalization regime. This conclusion is part of the European Union's eighth report on the Visa Suspension Mechanism, which was adopted on December 19 in Brussels.

A 2026 online portal lists localities and rivers in Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is set to launch the Register of Geographical Names, a digital platform designed to collect, store, and provide official information on geographical names, including those of localities, rivers, plains, and other geographical features. The online portal, rdg.gov.md, is scheduled to be launched in 2026.

Government allocates six billion lei to upgrade schools, provide new textbooks, and boost teacher pay

The Republic of Moldova is undergoing a significant transformation of its educational system, marked by unprecedented investments and reforms, even in sensitive areas. The Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, announced that in the coming years, the state plans to invest approximately six billion lei to modernize kindergartens, schools, and universities.

Cahul university protest: City Hall offers 1 million lei, minister promises ten times more

Professors at the "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" State University of Cahul (USBPHC), along with the local public administration, are opposing the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC)'s proposal to integrate the university into the Technical University of Moldova (UTM). They insist that USBPHC should remain an autonomous institution. In contrast, Minister Dan Perciun argues that integrating the Cahul university into UTM would attract investments, introduce new programs, and provide long-term stability.

Nearly 250 people with special needs received free dental care under anesthesia in 2025

For over a year and a half, individuals with special needs have been able to receive free dental treatment under general anesthesia. This service is available for both children and adults. Since the beginning of this year, nearly 250 patients have benefited from dental care provided in this way.

Eugen Doga International Airport – Chisinau will add a luggage storage room

A luggage storage room is being established at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. The airport administrator, Sergiu Spoială, announced this development during the December 22 edition of the PE FAȚĂ show on Moldova 1 TV. The project is currently underway.

Academic integrity remains "weak link" in Moldova’s university system despite rising student satisfaction

Moldovan students generally rate their university experience as "good" to "very good," with many willing to recommend their institutions. However, academic integrity remains the "weak link" in the system.

Moldova transport strike looms as operators demand talks with Prime Minister

Moldovan transport operators are threatening to resume national protests. The Employers' Association of Road Transport Operators (APOTA) has formally requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.