European Commission spokesperson on Nesterovschi case: "Moldovan authorities must investigate. We have complete trust"

"Moldovan authorities must investigate. We have complete trust," said the spokesperson for the European Commission, Anitta Hipper, commenting on the situation related to the Nesterovschi case. The European official was asked by the Chisinau press to comment on the investigations of the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) regarding the direct involvement of the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Moldova in the transportation of MP Alexandr Nesterovschi to the Transnistrian region and his taking under the protection of the Russian special services.

Number of online applications for enrolling children in the first grade on a rise

Over 7,400 applications for children's enrollment in the first grade were submitted online by parents through the eșcoală.chișinău.md platform, announced the deputy head of the Education Directorate, Andrei Pavaloi. According to him, the number of online files increased by over 700 compared to the previous week.

Russian Embassy helps Nesterovschi to evade prison. SIS confirms

The convicted MP Alexandr Nesterovschi is currently in the Transnistrian region, where he arrived with the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) announced. Alexandru Musteața, the SIS director, claims that the operation is a component of a hybrid aggression mechanism that Russia has orchestrated against the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova introduces flexible online education for diaspora students

Moldovans in the diaspora, foreign nationals, and working students will be able to pursue undergraduate and master's degrees remotely and with reduced attendance in higher education institutions in Moldova.

Heavy traffic at Sculeni border: Travelers face long waits

Heavy traffic is currently building up at the Sculeni-Sculeni Border Crossing on the way out of the Republic of Moldova. Around 80 vehicles are in a queue, creating significant congestion.

Moldova tightens smoking laws: fines increase

Smoking will be prohibited in additional public areas, and fines for rule violations will be raised.

Moldova students plant trees for greener future

In a gesture of ecological responsibility, several pupils, students, and professors from Chisinau and Dubasari participated in a tree-planting initiative on the banks of the Nistru River.

Moldova daylight saving time 2025: When clocks change

The Republic of Moldova will officially transition to daylight saving time overnight from Saturday, March 29, to Sunday, March 30.

Moldovan president discussed with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities

During his first official visit to the country, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp spoke with President Maia Sandu about the Republic of Moldova's efforts to promote social cohesion, good interethnic understanding, and the preservation of minority languages and cultures within a democratic and inclusive framework.

Beware of fake emails! Moldovan Post warns customers about a new scam attempt

The Moldovan Post Office is warning citizens about a new scam attempt involving sending fake emails (phishing), in which the name of the institution is illegally used. The purpose of these messages is to obtain personal and banking data from users, under deceptive pretexts.

Filip Kirkorov challenged the ban on entry to the Republic of Moldova at the Supreme Court of Justice

The General Inspectorate of Border Police's entry ban into the Republic of Moldova was challenged by Russian musician Filip Kirkorov in the Supreme Court of Justice. According to the court portal, the application was registered on March 19.

New travel rules to the UK

The Civil Aeronautical Authority of the Republic of Moldova (AAC) has announced that Moldovan citizens and EU citizens, including those with Romanian citizenship, will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) in order to enter the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) as of April 2, 2025.