Heating aid recalibrated: support to focus on the most vulnerable

The authorities' compensation for the cold season will be lower this year. The maximum amount will be reduced from 1,400 lei to 1,000 lei, while the minimum will be set at 500 lei, according to a draft discussed at the meeting on November 20 at the State Chancellery. The new rules, which will be in effect from November 2025 to March 2026, are intended to more effectively target aid to vulnerable households.

STATEMENT | “Russia is using Moldova’s airspace for war maneuvers”

On the morning of November 25th, a massive attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine resulted in the unauthorized intrusion of six drones into the airspace of the Republic of Moldova. Security expert Artur Leșcu characterized the incident as “the biggest violation of airspace” to date. He warns that this event poses a significant risk to the population and serves as an alarming signal of the airspace's vulnerability.

Education Ministry’s fix for Chisinau’s overcrowded schools: two buildings handed to local authorities

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has proposed that municipal authorities in Chisinau lease two large buildings to expand the school network and alleviate classroom overcrowding. The proposed buildings are the Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics and the current headquarters of the Academic Lyceum of Fine Arts "Igor Vieru." This announcement was made by Minister of Education Dan Perciun during a press conference on November 25. The authorities in the capital have stated that they will review the proposal.

“Moldova without Violence”: More cases reported; stricter measures promised from 2026

The Republic of Moldova is launching the "16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence" campaign with the message "Moldova without Violence." The authorities are announcing significant changes to prevent and combat this issue.

Ministry of Finance: Mayor’s order allows Chișinău teachers to receive salaries

The extra allocations approved by the state budget amendment are sufficient to fully cover both salaries and bonuses for employees of municipal educational institutions in Chisinau. According to the Ministry of Finance, a mayor's order is all that's needed to accept these transfers.

Florești drone: Russian-made, no explosives on board

On the morning of November 25, the airspace surveillance systems of the National Army detected six drones entering the airspace of the Republic of Moldova without authorization. This incident followed a new massive attack on Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defense. One of the drones, marked with the letter "Z," which symbolizes Russian military aggression, crashed onto the roof of a house in the village of Cuhurestii de Jos, located in the Floresti district. Experts have identified it as a "decoy drone." In response, the Russian Federation's ambassador-at-large in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

1.2 million lei worth of drugs from Poland: two moldovans suspected

Authorities seized nearly one kilogram of drugs valued at around 1.2 million lei during raids in Chisinau. Two individuals were arrested.

Border Police: Shahed drone crossed southern Moldova and entered Romania

A Shahed drone was detected in the airspace of the Republic of Moldova on the morning of November 25, 2025, in the southern region of the country, according to the Border Police.

Moldova education staff crisis: 41% paid below poverty

The crisis in the education sector is becoming increasingly evident, with 41% of system employees being paid below the national poverty line.

Chișinău to provide sweet gifts for 30,874 kindergarten children

All children attending Chișinău kindergartens will receive sweet packages, funded entirely by the municipal budget.

Moldova launches 2025 National Youth Award (35,000 Lei)

Youth, professionals, and organizations that have demonstrated performance, involvement, and substantial contributions to the development of Moldova’s youth sector are invited to participate in the "National Youth Award, 2025 Edition" competition, launched by the Ministry of Education and Research (MER).

Autumn planting season drives sapling demand in Moldova

As autumn draws to a close, markets across the Republic of Moldova are seeing a surge in demand for saplings, marking the ideal window for planting.