Moldova radiotherapy crisis: Patients face five-week delays amid equipment shortages

Approximately 148 cancer patients in the Republic of Moldova are currently trapped on waiting lists, facing delays of up to five weeks for life-saving radiotherapy. The crisis stems from a severe infrastructure deficit, with only three functional linear accelerators available at the Chisinau Oncology Institute.

Chisinau schools switch to online learning due to severe ice

Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban announced that all municipal schools will transition to remote learning on February 5 and 6. The decision follows severe weather warnings and a high risk of black ice on roads and sidewalks.

Moldova targets 70% student retention by 2030 as university enrollment climbs

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has launched the second edition of the "Study in Moldova" national campaign. This initiative aims to position domestic universities as competitive alternatives to Western institutions.

Moldova signals major administrative consolidation: From voluntary to mandatory mergers

The Government of Moldova is set to significantly reduce the number of administrative districts (raions) as part of a deep structural overhaul. Government Secretary General Alexei Buzu announced that the reform aims to consolidate local capacities and accelerate regional development.

Technical University of Moldova to absorb Cahul State University in €2 million regional upgrade

The Moldovan Government approved the integration of "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" State University of Cahul into the Technical University of Moldova (TUM) during its February 4 session.

Lifestyle changes and vaccination could prevent up to 30% of cancer cases in Moldova

Lifestyle adjustments, including smoking cessation, reduced alcohol consumption, and timely vaccination, could prevent 25% to 30% of cancer cases in the Republic of Moldova, according to Ruslan Baltaga, Director of the National Oncological Institute. Speaking on World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, Baltaga emphasized that regular screenings and primary care consultations are critical in shifting the national healthcare focus from treatment to prevention.

Moldova Environment Minister orders mass resignations after major illegal logging scandal

Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder has called for sweeping resignations and criminal proceedings following the discovery of massive illegal logging at the Ghidighici Forestry District. Inspectors identified 1,007 illegally felled trees, labeling the case as one of the most severe forestry crimes in recent years.

Moldova launches EuroQuiz 2026 to strengthen European values among youth

The Bureau for European Integration, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Research, has officially launched EuroQuiz 2026. This national competition invites students in grades 9–12 to demonstrate their knowledge of the European Union for a chance to win a study trip to Brussels.

Moldova triggers weather alert as sleet and ice threaten infrastructure

The National Crisis Management Center (CNMC) has placed all state authorities on high alert from February 4 to 8. This decision follows weather forecasts predicting sharp temperature fluctuations, precipitation, and a high risk of black ice across the country.

National exam overhaul: Moldova professionalizes 1,000 evaluators for 2026 session

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has announced targeted adjustments to the 2026 National Baccalaureate exam structure. These changes follow an extensive evaluation and consultation process with educators across the country.

From violence to propaganda: The evolving challenges for Moldova’s LGBTI+ community

Hate speech and transphobic rhetoric in Moldova shifted toward "veiled" disinformation in 2025, often hidden within anti-EU narratives and electoral messaging. The annual report on LGBTI+ rights, released on February 3, 2026, warns that election years remain the most volatile periods for human rights.

Moldova strengthens fiscal discipline with targeted inspections across high-risk sectors

The State Tax Service (STS) has announced an intensification of operational tax audits throughout February 2026. This initiative aims to prevent the misuse of cash register equipment and combat broader fiscal legislation violations.