August power outage risk: Residents advised to cut morning and evening energy use

The Republic of Moldova may experience power outages in August due to drought conditions and low water levels in the Danube River. Sergiu Tofilat, a community energy expert from WatchDog.MD, warns that these outages are likely to occur during peak consumption hours, particularly in the morning and evening when electricity demand is at its highest.

Women prefer resigning to filing sexual harassment complaints

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a growing issue in Moldova; however, many cases go unreported, according to lawyer Doina Ioana Străisteanu. She points out that the absence of official statistics does not mean the problem is nonexistent, but rather that victims often choose to remain silent for fear of repercussions.

Chisinau is ready for any scenario, storing water in hospitals and kindergartens

Chisinau is preparing for a potential water supply crisis due to a significant decrease in the flow of the Nistru and low water levels in the Novodnestrovsk reservoir. In response, hospitals and kindergartens in the capital were equipped with special containers, tanks, and cylinders to store water reserves that can last for several days in the event of a disruption in the drinking water supply.

Water tariffs in Chisinau increase as ANRE approves new rates

Residents of the capital will pay over one leu more for drinking water and sewage services after the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) approved new tariffs at a public meeting on August 4.

Ana Revenco ends mandate at Strategic Communication Center

Ana Revenco announced her decision to end her mandate as the director of the Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation. She highlighted that she built this institution from the ground up starting in 2023. According to her, the center is currently functioning well, and the organizational model developed in the Republic of Moldova is being studied as a model of good practices.

Breastfeeding matters: Benefits for baby's immunity and mother's health

Breastfeeding contributes to the health and development of the child and brings important benefits to the mother. Over 175 countries mark World Breastfeeding Week in the first week of August, an initiative dedicated to promoting and supporting this process.

Young teachers can receive up to 375,000 lei as second round of recruitment begins

Young individuals aspiring to build a career in education can now submit their applications for the second round of the competition to fill vacant teaching positions. The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) highlights that new teachers may receive allowances ranging from 160,000 to 375,000 lei.

2026 Baccalaureate results: Top-performing lyceums

The "Spiru Haret" Theoretical Lyceum in Chisinau achieved the highest overall average in this year's national baccalaureate exam – 9.36. In total, 129 lyceums in the Republic of Moldova recorded a 100% pass rate.

Treasure in oak barrels: Moldovan company preserving a distillate over 75 years old

Divin "Prezident", aged for 50 years, and a distillate from 1949 are among the treasures of the "Barza Albă" enterprise in Bălți. This company, recognized as part of the national cultural heritage of the Republic of Moldova, has achieved annual revenues of nearly 90 million lei.

Chemotherapy services expand in Anenii Noi and Soroca hospitals

More than 400 cancer patients from various districts have already benefited from nearly 600 chemotherapy treatments offered closer to home. As of August 3, the network is expanding. The district hospitals in Anenii Noi and Soroca will now serve as the newest medical facilities where eligible patients can receive cancer treatment without the need to travel to Chisinau.

Moldova to add antigypsyism to school curricula

Hate speech against Roma is on the rise in Moldova, officials and civil society representatives warned during a roundtable commemorating the Roma Holocaust.

Moldova Baccalaureate 2026: 129 lyceums achieve 100% pass rate

A total of 129 theoretical lyceums achieved a 100% pass rate in the 2026 Moldovan National Baccalaureate examination. Official performance rankings show that 33 of these institutions recorded an overall graduate grade point average above 8.00.