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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.
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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.
Last 8 hours
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Authorities propose reducing heating compensation: targeted support only for the vulnerable # Radio Moldova
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.
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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.
19:30
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.
Last 12 hours
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Details on the drone that crashed in Florești: it was Russian-made and carried no explosive charge # Radio Moldova
On the morning of November 25, the airspace surveillance systems of the National Army detected six drones entering the airspace of the Republic of Moldova without authorization. This incident followed a new massive attack on Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defense. One of the drones, marked with the letter "Z," which symbolizes Russian military aggression, crashed onto the roof of a house in the village of Cuhurestii de Jos, located in the Floresti district. Experts have identified it as a "decoy drone." In response, the Russian Federation's ambassador-at-large in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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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.
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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.
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MEC offers two buildings to ease Chisinau school overcrowding. Pavaloi: “We’ll review the proposal” # Radio Moldova
The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) is proposing to the municipal authorities in Chisinau to take over two large buildings on a lease basis to expand the school network and reduce pressure on institutions with overcrowded classes. These are the block of the Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics and the current headquarters of the Academic Lyceum of Fine Arts "Igor Vieru", announced the Minister of Education, Dan Perciun, in a press conference held on November 25. The capital's authorities said they would analyze the proposal.
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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.
Last 24 hours
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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.
10:40
Grigore Guzun, on the peace plan in Ukraine: Norms of international law must be respected # Radio Moldova
The European peace plan for Ukraine, proposed by Great Britain, France, and Germany, is both realistic and beneficial for the neighboring country, according to international relations expert Grigore Guzun. During the show "IN CONTEXT" on Moldova 1 TV, he pointed out that Russia shows little interest in negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.
10:40
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.
10:10
Ministry of Finance warns: Public institutions with Lukoil-Moldova contracts could run out of fuel # Radio Moldova
Public institutions at both central and local levels, along with finance departments and regional treasuries, were alerted to the need for a thorough evaluation of contracts with SRL "Lukoil-Moldova." This warning follows the company's designation under sanctions by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The Ministry of Finance indicated that there is a significant risk that the company may be unable to fulfil its contractual obligations.
9:50
Authorities seized nearly one kilogram of drugs valued at around 1.2 million lei during raids in Chisinau. Two individuals were arrested.
9:40
Officers of the National Investigation Inspectorate, together with police officers from the "Fulger" Special Purpose Brigade and PCCOCS prosecutors, are conducting new searches on the morning of November 25 in a criminal case targeting the illegal financing of political parties and money laundering on a particularly large scale.
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Border Police: A Shahed drone flew over the country’s south before entering Romanian airspace # Radio Moldova
A Shahed drone was detected in the airspace of the Republic of Moldova on the morning of November 25, 2025, in the southern region of the country, according to the Border Police.
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There has been an increase in attempts to withdraw large sums of money from the Republic of Moldova without declaring them to customs, as required by law. Customs officers documented 68 such cases in the first 10 months of this year, 35 more than the total reported for the entire previous year. In 18 of these cases, the amounts exceeded 400,000 lei, leading to the initiation of criminal cases. Additionally, 50 individuals were sanctioned for contraventions.
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Radu Musteața: “ANSA’s priority is high-quality, safe products on the Moldovan market” # Radio Moldova
Trade relations between the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation continue, although communication between the authorities is strictly at a technical level. Each notification from Moscow regarding phytosanitary issues found in Moldovan plant products is carefully analyzed in Chișinău. In turn, the authorities in the Republic of Moldova inform their counterparts in the Russian Federation about any irregularities detected in Russian products. This was stated by Radu Musteața, the director of the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA), during the PE FAȚĂ show on Moldova 1 TV.
Yesterday
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In the first nine months of 2025, a total of 515 workplace accidents were recorded in the Republic of Moldova, 56 of which resulted in fatalities, according to official data.
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Moldova imported over 737 thousand tons of petroleum products in the first nine months of 2025, a volume almost entirely consumed, according to a report released by the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE).
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The volume of construction works in the Republic of Moldova increased by almost 40 percent in the first nine months of this year, compared to the same period in 2024.
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The crisis in the education sector is becoming increasingly evident, with 41% of system employees being paid below the national poverty line.
17:50
All children attending Chișinău kindergartens will receive sweet packages, funded entirely by the municipal budget.
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Youth, professionals, and organizations that have demonstrated performance, involvement, and substantial contributions to the development of Moldova’s youth sector are invited to participate in the "National Youth Award, 2025 Edition" competition, launched by the Ministry of Education and Research (MER).
16:10
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have secured their spot in the Major League Soccer play-off semifinals.
15:40
Notaries in the Republic of Moldova are now registering inheritance and probate records in a new IT system for wills and succession files, recently launched by the Ministry of Justice.
14:40
A fresh attempt to advance budget amendments in Chișinău descended into a major scandal during the November 24 session of the Chișinău Municipal Council (CMC).
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The European Union supports the local administration reform in the Republic of Moldova to transform public institutions into more transparent and efficient bodies that can meet citizens' expectations, stated the European Union Ambassador to Chișinău, Iwona Piorko.
13:10
The Constitutional Court (CC) on Monday, November 24, validated the mandates of eight new members of Parliament (MPs) who will complete the legislature's composition following resignations recorded in recent weeks.
12:20
A Russian flight attendant who had jokingly promised to "invite the Ukrainian army for tea" if they reached Moscow has been sentenced to seven years in prison on November 23 for spreading "false information" about the Russian armed forces, according to EFE.
11:30
Aeroportul din Vilnius, Lituania, și-a suspendat temporar duminică operațiunile după ce mai multe baloane au fost detectate deplasându-se spre spațiul său aerian, determinând redirecționarea unor zboruri către alte orașe, transmite Reuters.
10:40
Diplomatic and economic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Latvia are steadily strengthening.
9:50
Four civilians were killed and at least 13 others, including two children, were injured following a massive drone attack launched on the city of Kharkiv on the evening of November 23.
9:10
The Moldox Festival is marking its tenth anniversary with a retrospective exhibition titled "10 Years of Moldox in 10 Posters," hosted by the Cărturești Muzeu Bookstore in Chișinău.
8:30
The United States and Ukraine announced the finalization of an "updated framework document" regarding a potential peace agreement following negotiations held Sunday in Geneva.
7:40
As autumn draws to a close, markets across the Republic of Moldova are seeing a surge in demand for saplings, marking the ideal window for planting.
More than 2 days ago
20:30
Lisbon has officially entered the holiday spirit, delivering a downtown spectacle that lived up to every expectation.
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A ten-kilometer surveillance zone has been established around six localities in the Ialoveni district.
19:00
Zimbru Chișinău has secured their third victory over their arch-rivals. In the headline match of Matchday 20 in the Moldovan top flight, Belarusian coach Oleg Kubarev’s men defeated Sheriff Tiraspol 1-0 away from home.
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Security officials from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United States, and Ukraine convened in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday, November 23, to discuss a peace plan drafted by the American administration aimed at ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
18:20
Moldovan farmers are the ones who make us proud of our produce both at home and across the world.
17:30
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the elimination of Alaa al-Hadidi, a local commander within the radical Palestinian movement Hamas, in the Gaza Strip, DW reports.
16:50
A minibus from the Republic of Moldova, carrying 18 passengers, caught fire while in motion. The incident took place on Sunday, November 23, in Bacău County, Romania, according to Ziarul de Bacău.
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Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu will deliver a speech at the fourth edition of the Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform, where he will address the consequences of the war in Ukraine, including its impact on the Republic of Moldova.
14:30
A large-scale theft occurred at a currency exchange office in Florești last night, around 3:00 AM. The alarm was raised by the private security company responsible for guarding the premises.
13:50
Veaceslav Zuza's exotic garden: Passion fruit and pomegranate thrive in Moldova's cold climate # Radio Moldova
He has transformed his yard into a small tropical oasis. In Drochia, Veaceslav Zuza is successfully cultivating persimmon, kiwi, pomegranate, fig, and even passion fruit.
12:40
Conglomeratul International Holding Company (IHC) din Emiratele Arabe Unite a anunțat că a notificat Departamentul Trezoreriei Statelor Unite (SUA) în legătură cu interesul său pentru achiziționarea activelor internaționale ale gigantului petrolier rus Lukoil, aflate în prezent în proces de vânzare din cauza sancțiunilor americane.
11:50
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but Britain's Lando Norris remains the strong favorite to clinch the Formula 1 World Championship title.
11:20
G20 allies worry over 'unacceptable' Ukraine border changes in US peace plan draft # Radio Moldova
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States (US) plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine is not his "last offer" to Kyiv, following expressions of concern from Ukraine's allies.
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