Full or partial scholarships for studies in the USA or the UK: how much parents in Moldova need to contribute

Each year, over 200 students from 20 districts in the Republic of Moldova apply for scholarships to the UK and the USA through the HMC and ASSIST programs. Of those applicants, only 50 to 60 make it to the final stage, and between eight and 15 students are awarded full scholarships annually.

Prime Ministers Bolojan and Munteanu reaffirm their joint commitment to support citizens

The Prime Ministers of the Republic of Moldova and Romania reaffirm their strong commitment to maintain a dynamic dialogue that benefits the citizens on both sides of the Prut. During Alexandru Munteanu's visit to Bucharest—his first official visit as Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova—his Romanian counterpart, Ilie Bolojan, assured him that "Romania was, is, and will remain the strategic partner and closest supporter of the Republic of Moldova."

Cigarette smuggling on the Chisinau-Bucharest train: police dismantle network involving CFM employees

Authorities are investigating a network allegedly involving employees of "Calea Ferată din Moldova" for cigarette smuggling on the Chisinau-Bucharest train route. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, this network reportedly exploited their access to railway infrastructure to facilitate the illegal transport of tobacco products across the state border.

Tenants’ associations invited: free energy audits and grants covering up to 70% of apartment building rehabilitation costs

Twenty-five additional tenants' associations in the Republic of Moldova will receive free energy audits for their apartment buildings. This initiative is part of a program launched by the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED) in partnership with UNDP Moldova and with support from Denmark. The energy audits will serve as a foundation for future rehabilitation projects aimed at reducing energy consumption and lowering district heating costs.

PCRM will not back the denunciation of the Cultural Agreement with Russia

The parliamentary faction of the Communist Party will not support denouncing the Cultural Agreement with the Russian Federation during the plenary session. This was stated by the party leader, Vladimir Voronin, in response to a question before the Thursday, November 13, session of Parliament.

Farmers who suffered losses due to spring frosts receive compensation from the state

Farmers who experienced losses from spring frosts and July storms receive compensation, according to the Agricultural Intervention and Payments Agency (AIPA).

Moldova takes over Council of Europe presidency for six months; Mihai Popșoi heads to Strasbourg

Beginning November 14, the Republic of Moldova will assume the presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. To mark this occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will make a working visit to Strasbourg on Friday. During this visit, he will chair the Committee of Ministers.

Writer Constantin Cheianu resigns as deputy citing health reasons

Writer Constantin Cheianu is resigning from his position as a deputy of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) due to health concerns. He stated that he became involved in the elections to prevent the Russian opposition from gaining power following the September 28 election. However, he found that the efforts he put into the electoral campaign and his work in Parliament had negatively impacted his health.

New raids in a money-laundering, crypto, and illegal party-funding case tied to the “Șor” network

Law enforcement officers from the National Investigation Inspectorate, along with police officers from the "Fulger" BPDS and PCCOCS prosecutors, are conducting new searches this morning as part of a criminal case involving money laundering, cryptocurrency conversion, and illegal political financing.

Alexandru Munteanu visits Bucharest

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu is on his first official foreign visit to Bucharest since taking office. This morning, he shared a video on his Facebook page, stating, "I am leaving with my government team to meet our friends in Romania and to connect with our supporters on our path toward Europe."

From 2026, Moldova’s youth get a European Card with service discounts

Young people in the Republic of Moldova could soon benefit from European cards, which would provide discounts and benefits for shopping, theater and film, transportation, and museum visits. The Ministry of Education and Research, in collaboration with the National Youth Agency, is preparing to launch the European card, aiming to implement it in 2026. Currently, the European card is utilized in over 30 countries, and the Republic of Moldova plans to adopt this successful model.

Russia reaffirms readiness to resume Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul

Russia has reaffirmed its readiness to proceed with Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul. This intention, initially stated by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, was reiterated on Wednesday, November 12, by Alexei Polishchuk, head of the Second CIS Countries Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.