Graduates offered allowances of up to 375,000 lei to teach in rural schools

Graduates who agree to be assigned to educational institutions located outside the cities of Chisinau and Balti will receive an increased allowance of up to 275,000 lei. Additionally, those who choose to study in fields with a significant teacher shortage will receive an allowance of 375,000 lei.

Pension rights extended to Moldovans residing in Slovakia

Moldovans who are working legally in Slovakia will be eligible to receive pensions once they reach retirement age. They will also have access to various social benefits during their employment, including compensation for work-related accidents, occupational diseases, and survivors' pensions. An agreement on social security between Moldova and Slovakia was signed in Bratislava in March 2026 and has been approved by the Chisinau Executive.

Moldova 1 TV leads audience ratings during Eurovision shows, peaking in the Final

The Eurovision Song Contest remains popular among viewers in Moldova. The public television channel, Moldova 1 TV, broadcast the semi-finals on May 12 and 14, and the final on May 16, achieving a significant audience share.

Deputy Prime Minister: Moldova needs 100,000 workers to boost productivity

The Republic of Moldova requires around 100,000 workers to boost productivity and, consequently, the economy. This is in contrast to the 300,000 foreign workers reported by the press. Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, provided these clarifications to address misinformation about a supposed "invasion" of foreign workers in the Moldovan labor market.

Families with disabled children will receive 3,000 lei in June

Families caring for children with disabilities will receive a one-time allowance of 3,000 lei in June. More than 13,500 children will benefit from this aid, according to a draft law approved by the Government on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Munteanu: IMF agreement shows Moldova is on the right track

The Republic of Moldova has entered into a new cooperation agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that will last for the next three years. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced this agreement at the beginning of a government meeting on Wednesday, May 20.

EU support for Zubrești and Anenii Noi: $80,000 allocated to each

The village of Zubrești in the Strașeni district, along with the town of Anenii Noi, will receive support from the European Union and UNDP to develop their local economies. This assistance is part of the "Mayors for economic growth" initiative and the "Mission-oriented portfolios" program.

First personal exhibition showcases sculptor Pavel Obreja’s artistic vision

The inaugural personal sculpture exhibition of young artist Pavel Obreja took place at the National Museum of Romanian Literature in Chișinău. The exhibition features 25 works created over the last decade of his artistic career. Earlier this year, a selection of these artworks was also showcased in Iași during the Romanian Sculptors Month.

CNAM Head: Health insurance should be seen as protection, not taxation

Health insurance should primarily be viewed as a form of financial protection for citizens, rather than merely a mandatory tax, argues Ion Dodon, the general director of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM). He emphasizes that many of the actual costs of medical services are covered by the public system, even if patients may not always be aware of this.

No signs of patient data breach following cyberattack, Ion Dodon

The computer systems of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) are often targeted by cyberattacks. Recently, one of the 16 systems managed by the institution was subjected to a large-scale attack, according to CNAM Director Ion Dodon. He stated that authorities are currently investigating the incident, but so far, there is no evidence that citizens' data has been compromised or published online.

Second round of local elections in Orhei, Taraclia, and Ruseștii Noi set for May 31

Residents of the Orhei municipality, Taraclia city, and Rusestii Noi commune in the Ialoveni district will elect their mayors on May 31 during the second round of local elections. The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced this date after no candidate achieved the necessary majority in the first round of voting held on May 17.

Paid energy internships launched for women: eligible categories announced

Women interested in pursuing a career in the energy sector can apply starting May 19 for a new round of the Internship Program for Women in Energy. This program is launched by the Consolidated Unit for the Implementation and Monitoring of Energy Projects (UCIPE) with support from the World Bank.