Mayors back administrative-territorial reform to boost development, EU funds

The administrative-territorial reform is crucial for the development of local communities, enhancing their ability to access European funds and improving the public services provided to citizens, according to Ala Procopciuc, the mayor of Călinești commune in the Fălești district. Similarly, Iulian Eremei, the mayor of Prepelița commune in the Sângerei district, believes that the territorial reform should begin with small villages, where a lack of financial and human resources hinders sustainable development without external support.

CNA probes nine corruption cases at Balti medical institution

Officers from the National Anticorruption Center are conducting criminal investigations at the Clinical Hospital in Bălți, pertaining to nine corruption cases. This information was confirmed to Teleradio-Moldova by Angela Starinschi, the spokesperson for the National Anticorruption Center.

More classes in Ukrainian; Romanian study mandatory

The education system in the Republic of Moldova is actively adapting to accommodate the integration of refugee children from Ukraine. This year, approximately 3,600 Ukrainian students have enrolled in schools and kindergartens nationwide. They are receiving both educational and financial support to help facilitate their participation in the learning process. Additionally, the number of classes specifically for refugees that provide instruction in the Ukrainian language was doubled. However, the opportunity to study in a Ukrainian-language class is currently available only at the "Taras Shevchenko" Gymnasium in Chisinau.

Grimsby Town vs Man Utd highlights: Grimsby stun Premier League giants in cup shootout

Grimsby Town stun Manchester United in the Carabao Cup. The League Two side knocked out the Premier League giants after a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the third round.

Moldova: French President Macron pledges support for cultural heritage restoration

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday, August 27, that France is ready to help rehabilitate two historic buildings in Chișinău—Herța Villa and Kligman Villa.

Champions League: Benfica, Qarabağ, Club Brugge, Copenhagen qualify for group stage

Four more teams have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League group stage, including Benfica. The Portuguese side drew 0-0 away to Fenerbahçe in Istanbul before securing a 1-0 win at home.

Moldova launches new online consular platform for citizens abroad

Moldovan citizens living abroad will soon be able to access a new range of online consular services.

Moldova Election: Why Transnistria polling stations are a security risk

The so-called administration in Tiraspol, the pro-Russian opposition in Chișinău, and certain voices in Moscow are demanding more polling stations for voters from the Transnistrian region for the parliamentary elections on September 28.

Moldova's job market hits 13-year high as economy gains confidence

Moldova recorded its highest average number of employees in 13 years in 2024, with more than ten thousand more people in the labour market than in 2021.

Russia fuel crisis: Ukrainian drone attacks cause nationwide petrol shortages

Russia's ongoing fuel shortages and rising prices are a recurring problem, but this year's deficit is a direct consequence of Ukrainian drone attacks on the country's oil refineries.

Moldova Independence Day: A tale of two celebrations

People across Moldova have marked Independence Day in contrasting ways, with urban celebrations and rural labour highlighting the country's social divide.

Zelenskyy's team to meet Trump officials in New York for Russia peace talks

Members of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's team are to meet representatives of the Donald Trump administration in New York on Friday, 29 August, in an attempt to find a solution to the war with Russia, according to AFP.