Admission 2026 opens with more than 10,000 applications on day one

More than 10,000 young people submitted their applications for admission to higher education on the first day of registration at universities in the Republic of Moldova. According to the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC), there are three days remaining in the admission period.

Bill on citizens' civic initiatives passes first reading in Parliament

Citizens will play a more active role in the decision-making process. They will not only be able to participate in consultations on draft normative acts but also have the opportunity to propose initiatives for inclusion on the authorities' agenda. This provision is part of a draft law that has been voted on by Parliament in its first reading, introducing the concept of civic initiative into the legislation.

University admissions underway with increased scholarships and over 9,000 state-funded places

University admissions in the Republic of Moldova have started, and thousands of graduates are making decisions about their academic futures. Applications can be submitted online or in person until August 1.

United States steps up fight against online fraud and sextortion

The United States will prohibit individuals involved in cyberscams, online fraud, and sexual blackmail from entering the country. In some cases, this ban will also extend to their immediate family members. This new visa restriction policy, announced by the US Department of State and promoted by the US Embassy in Chisinau, is part of the US administration's efforts to combat criminal networks that have caused over $10 billion in harm to American citizens in 2024 alone.

Moldovan Embassy in Russia halts civil status services until September

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Russian Federation announces that civil status services will be temporarily suspended from August 1 to August 31. This pause is necessary for the implementation of a new information system for processing documents. During this time, the Consular Section will not accept applications for the registration of births, marriages, divorces, or deaths. Additionally, no duplicates or extracts from civil status documents will be issued. According to the diplomatic mission, this temporary measure aims to facilitate a smooth transition to the new information system, which will allow these services to be processed more securely and efficiently. Service for civil status applications will resume once the new system is fully implemented.

Mayors' congress accuses Moldova government of illegal pressure over mergers

The Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) has accused the government of using a July 31 deadline for voluntary municipal mergers to pressure local elected officials. In a letter to the country's top leadership, the group is demanding a restoration of legality, an end to the pressure on local authorities, and a resumption of dialogue with communities.

Heatwave doubles patient numbers at ENT clinics, doctors say

The number of patients visiting ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists has doubled during the current heatwave, doctors say. Clinics are reporting seven to ten such patients a day, roughly double the usual rate for the rest of the year.

17-year-old killed in ATV crash in Moldova's Ungheni district

A 17-year-old girl has died after her all-terrain vehicle crashed into a utility pole in Moldova's Ungheni district. The crash happened in the village of Stolniceni on Saturday evening, July 25, at around 10 p.m.

Two hurt as old grenade explodes in Chișinău apartment

A married couple, aged 27 and 36, were hospitalized in Chișinău's Botanica district on Saturday after a grenade they had kept in their apartment for two years exploded. Police said both suffered various injuries in the blast, which occurred around 9:50 a.m.

Baby born at 850 grams triples her weight, leaves Moldova hospital

Gloria-Maria, a baby girl born in Moldova weighing just 850 grams, has gone home after nearly tripling her weight over 72 days in hospital. She was born at 25 weeks' gestation — more than three months premature — weighing 850 grams and measuring 34 centimeters, according to her mother.

Moldova denies fines for having Colorado potato beetles in gardens

Moldova's Ministry of Environment has denied online claims that citizens face 5,000-lei (about €249) fines for having Colorado potato beetles in their gardens. The ministry called the claims false and urged people to check official sources rather than share them further.

Moldova to reintroduce numerical grades for grade 4 pupils

Moldova's Ministry of Education and Research will reintroduce numerical grades for fourth-graders in Romanian Language and Literature and Mathematics starting 1 September, ending nearly a decade in which primary school pupils were assessed only through descriptive ratings such as "very good," "good," or "satisfactory."