Otilia Dandara elected rector of Moldova State University following high-turnout academic vote

Otilia Dandara has been elected Rector of Moldova State University (USM) following a high-stakes ballot held on March 3, 2026.

Moldova’s Public Services Agency launches new digital tools for independent entrepreneurs

The Public Services Agency (ASP) has launched three new digital services specifically designed for independent entrepreneurs and freelancers. These tools allow professionals to manage their legal status entirely online, eliminating the need for physical visits to government offices.

Digital frontiers: Romania and Moldova implement EU-aligned Entry/Exit System

Passports are no longer being stamped at the border crossings between the Republic of Moldova and Romania. A new digital protocol has replaced manual checks for all non-European Union citizens, marking a significant shift toward EU-standard border management.

Over 850 Transnistrian students choose Chisinau universities amid rising state incentives

More than 850 students from the Transnistrian region are currently pursuing higher education in Chisinau and other right-bank cities, supported by state scholarships. Among them is Arina Brigalda, a graduate from Grigoriopol who moved to the capital to study at the "Ion Creangă" State Pedagogical University.

Moldova health insurance deadline approaches as 81,000 citizens secure early discounts

Moldova’s National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) reports that over 81,000 citizens have already paid their mandatory health insurance premiums in the first two months of 2026. This represents an increase of 2,400 individuals compared to the same period last year.

Warning: FAKE! Citizens receive SMS messages about an alleged “unpaid road toll”

Authorities are warning that a fraud scheme has been identified, illegally using MPay and EVO identities. Citizens are receiving SMS messages about an alleged "outstanding toll" and are urged to access a link.

Left-bank residents who spoke to Moldova 1 TV were intimidated by Tiraspol’s alleged authorities

Several people from the left bank of the Nistru River, who recently gave interviews to the public television station Moldova 1, were called by representatives of the so-called ministry of security (mgb) in Tiraspol.

Rally 34 years after the Nistru conflict: “Aggression hasn’t disappeared — it has only changed its methods”

More than thirty years after the Nistru War, President Maia Sandu declared that the freedom of the Republic of Moldova "came at a heavy price." During a solemn rally held on the Day of Memory and Gratitude, she emphasized that, just as in 1992, the aggressor in Moldova was Russia, and this remains true today in Ukraine. She also highlighted that the country is still facing a "cognitive war," which is being waged through propaganda and disinformation.

Veteran, 34 years after the Nistru War: “My only regret—Russian troops illegally in Moldova”

When the war on the Nistru broke out, the Republic of Moldova lacked a well-trained and equipped army. Thousands of policemen, soldiers, and volunteers came together to fight against the invaders using whatever resources they had to halt the tanks and armored vehicles of the Russian army. Victor Buliga was 28 years old at the start of the conflict.

Veteran Andrei Eremia on Moldova 1 TV: “It could have been like Ukraine if we hadn’t resisted fully”

Thirty-four years after the armed conflict along the Nistru, the Republic of Moldova is urged to acknowledge its history, commemorate its heroes, and openly discuss the sacrifices made by those who defended the country’s independence. Experts emphasize that the authorities should also place greater focus on the veterans of the Nistru.

Two children nearly drowned at Chisinau’s “Valea Trandafirilor” park

Two girls, aged 11 and 12, fell through the ice at the lake in "Valea Trandafirilor" park in Chisinau. Lifeguards rescued the children, and they were not injured.

Remembrance Day: 34 years since the Nistru conflict

On March 2, 2026, it will be 34 years since the fighting began in 1992 to defend the territorial integrity and independence of the Republic of Moldova. Approximately 30,000 soldiers, police officers, and volunteers participated in the armed conflict, resulting in over 300 fatalities, with many others still unaccounted for. Despite numerous negotiations in various formats over the years, the Transnistrian conflict remains unresolved.