Moldova's Baccalaureate exams underway: Key dates

Today, June 10, thousands of high school graduates across the country are taking their foreign language exam as part of the National Baccalaureate.

Moldova Airport malfunction: Ukraine war, energy dependence highlight critical vulnerabilities

The technical malfunctions experienced on Monday, June 9, at Chișinău International Airport (AIC) were caused by the instability of Ukraine's electricity grid, which has been impacted by Russian Federation bombardments, stated Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development.

Moldova Pride 2025: March defies ban, demands rights

The platform of LGBTQ+ organizations and activists from Moldova launched the Moldova Pride Festival 2025 on Monday, set to run until the end of the current week.

Chișinău Airport delays: IT systems cause Monday morning disruptions

On Monday morning, operations at Chișinău International Airport (AIC) faced delays due to the temporary unavailability of certain information systems.

Chisinau residents enjoy recreational spots

The recent heat waves have driven many people to seek relief outdoors. Swimming pools, lakes, and parks in Chisinau and other towns were filled with individuals eager to escape the hot weather, which consistently exceeded 30 degrees Celsius. Families, young people, and children went to these recreation areas, spending their time swimming, sunbathing, or simply relaxing in the shade.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Sunday

Orthodox Christians celebrate Pentecost, also known as Great Sunday. This is one of the major feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated fifty days after Easter.

Kids turned entrepreneurs for a day at the Eco-Local fair

Dozens of children participated in an important mission today, taking on the roles of producers and vendors. The youngsters prepared a variety of dishes, sweets, snacks, and lemonade to sell at the fair, allowing them to experience entrepreneurship for a day. The event organizers aimed to engage the children actively in the production and marketing process. The fair attracted many visitors, with the songs of the late maestro Eugen Doga playing in the background.

Penitentiary No. 13 employee detained after 23-year-old inmate's escape

The police detained another employee from the institution, following the suspension of the director of Penitentiary No. 13 in Chisinau. This individual is accused of aiding a 23-year-old inmate in escaping. The deputy head of the National Penitentiary Administration (ANP) confirmed this to Teleradio-Moldova.

Over 150 state-backed cultural projects under the "Access to Culture 2025" program

The Ministry of Culture has announced that 159 cultural projects from across the country were pre-selected for implementation. This follows the evaluation of submissions made during the first call for proposals under the National Program "Access to Culture 2025."

MEC targets record university admissions. Perciun: “We aim to raise the number of students choosing local universities”

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) aims to surpass the record for admissions to higher education set in 2024, when the highest number of young people in the past eight years chose to pursue their studies in the Republic of Moldova. According to Minister Dan Perciun, the goal for 2025 is to attract approximately 16,000 young people to the bachelor's program and to increase the proportion of students choosing universities in the country from 5 out of 10, as was the case last year, to 6 out of 10.

Romania and Moldova expand education ties via joint access to EduLib digital platform

Romania and the Republic of Moldova are enhancing their collaboration in education and research. The EduLib platform, which offers digital educational resources and lessons for middle school students, will now be accessible to Moldovan students. Romania's Minister of Education, Daniel David, made this announcement during a joint conference held in Chisinau with his Moldovan counterpart, Dan Perciun.

Serious accident in Strășeni: one dead after driver swerved to avoid deer

One person lost their life in a serious accident on the R-1 road near Pănășești, Strașeni. According to the police, the tragedy occurred this morning at around 05:00.