MOLDOX turns 10: premieres, exhibitions and debates about today’s global “chaos”

The 10th edition of the MOLDOX International Documentary Film Festival for Social Change will be held from November 26 to 30 in Chișinău. This year’s festival features 33 documentary premieres, a national competition, discussion panels, exhibitions, concerts, and activities focused on art and social dialogue. The theme of this anniversary edition is "Chaos: Reinventing reality."

Census 2024: Only 44% economically active, over 1 million outside the labor market

The Republic of Moldova has one of the lowest labor force participation rates in recent years, based on the final data from the 2024 Population and Housing Census, presented on November 25 by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Only 44% of individuals aged 15 and older are economically active, which means that over a million people are currently outside the labor market.

“EU4Resilient Moldova”: Six Moldovan towns receive crisis-response equipment

Residents of six towns—Drochia, Iargara, Sângerei, Criuleni, Strășeni, and Cantemir—will have improved protection against disasters. With the modern equipment received on November 25 as part of the "EU4Resilient Moldova" project, housing and communal services will be able to respond quickly in emergencies.

Single birth allowance to increase in 2026: parents will receive over 500 lei more

The single allowance for the child's birth will increase next year. As a result, parents will receive 536 lei more than in 2025. Specifically, the allowance will rise from 21,350 lei to 21,886 lei.

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.

Ex–“Șor” Party official from Anenii Noi sentenced to 4.5 years; must repay 2.9 million lei

The vice president of the Anenii Noi territorial office of the former "Șor" Political Party was sentenced to four years and six months in prison after the court found him guilty of complicity in accepting illegal funding for the party from an organized criminal group.

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.

25 years of IFAD in Moldova: $267M invested, thousands supported in rural areas

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is celebrating 25 years of activities in the Republic of Moldova. Over this period, the organization has invested nearly $267 million to modernize rural infrastructure and provide direct support to thousands of farmers and small businesses. During the anniversary event, officials and development partners highlighted the critical role of these interventions in transforming agriculture and revitalizing villages.

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.

Illegal Romanian document network targets Moldovans; Suceava public institutions searched

On November 25, prosecutors from the Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice of Romania conducted raids at 17 locations, including the offices of public institutions. This operation was part of an investigation into the illegal issuance of identity documents using fictitious addresses for foreign citizens, including individuals from the Republic of Moldova.

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.