Moldova approves €688m strategy to modernize national education

The Moldovan government approved the implementation plan for its "Education 2030" strategy on August 19, unlocking approximately €688 million (13.5 billion MDL) in target investments. The five-year roadmap aims to modernize infrastructure, reform curricula, and boost international competitiveness across all education levels by 2030.

Moldovan teachers protest in Chisinau over frozen September pay rises

Hundreds of teachers and educators rallied outside the Government building in Chișinău on August 19, demanding that officials honor promised salary increases scheduled for September 1.

Moldovan woman scammed out of €178,500 by psychic fraud ring

Moldova’s Special Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime (PCCOCS) has indicted a 38-year-old Ukrainian national residing in Chișinău for his role in an organized fraud scheme that swindled a 53-year-old woman out of over €178,500 (approx. 3.5 million MDL).

Moldova faces 41% gas price hike ahead of winter amid global rally

Moldovan consumers face sharp utility rate hikes ahead of the cold season as global energy benchmarks escalate.

Moldova invites farmers to talks on Ukrainian grain transit rules

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan summoned agricultural leaders to Cabinet headquarters on Thursday, August 20, for extended talks on Ukrainian grain transit across Moldova's rail network.

Concordia Moldova campaign equips 868 children for school

Nearly 900 children across Moldova will receive fully equipped backpacks and educational supplies ahead of the new academic year. The assistance comes through the tenth edition of the "I Want to Learn Too" charity campaign.

Moldova fuel prices surge as Danube drought disrupts imports

Fuel prices in Moldova have reached new highs as low water levels on the Danube River continue to disrupt river transport, forcing importers to shift to overland routes.

Moldova backs recognizing Soviet famine as crime against humanity

The Moldovan Cabinet has issued a favorable opinion on a draft law seeking to recognize the artificially induced famine of 1946–1947 as a crime against humanity committed by the Soviet regime.

Moldovan IP agency chief resigns amid copyright overhaul

The Moldovan Cabinet of Ministers accepted the resignations of State Agency on Intellectual Property (AGEPI) Director Iulian Iorga and two other senior state officials during its meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Moldova PAS hiring scandal: Youth party official faces favoritism claims

Moldova’s ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faces renewed political scrutiny over public sector hiring practices following revelations regarding rapid youth wing appointments.

Moldovan artisan exports handmade instruments to Australia

Mihail Nazarco, a craftsman from the village of Ciolacu Nou in northern Moldova, builds professional musical instruments that are shipped as far as Australia.

Moldova to track daily drug stocks with new digital system

Moldova is establishing a national digital platform to monitor daily pharmaceutical inventories and flag supply risks before they impact patients. The system will track stock levels across importers, distributors, retail pharmacies, and healthcare facilities nationwide.