The 2026-2027 school year has officially begun in Moldova, with the first lesson across the country dedicated to 'Independence that Unites Us,' celebrating 35 years of national independence. In support of students, Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban announced that approximately 8,000 schoolchildren in the capital will receive 700 lei each to assist with the purchase of school supplies and backpacks.

Ziarul de Gardă: School Year Begins in Moldova with Independence Theme

The 2026-2027 school year has commenced in Moldova, with students across the country participating in events for September 1st. The first lesson, titled 'Independence that Unites Us,' commemorates 35 years since Moldova's declaration of independence. Approximately 27,570 children are expected to…

NewsMaker: Chisinau to provide 700 lei to 8,000 students for school supplies

Approximately 8,000 schoolchildren in Chisinau will receive 700 lei each to help cover costs for school supplies and backpacks at the start of the academic year. Mayor Ion Ceban made the announcement.

TV8: Moldova's 2026-2027 School Year Calendar Announced

The academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in Moldova has been released, detailing vacation periods, exams, and changes for students and teachers.

Consumers in Moldova are facing higher costs as new gas tariffs officially came into effect starting September 1st, 2026.

TV8: Gas Prices Increase from September 1st, 2026

New gas tariffs have come into effect starting September 1st, 2026, indicating a price increase for consumers.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announced its transition to exclusively publishing content on social media platforms and the new multi-publisher platform Laziar, effective May 14, 2026, to better meet audience needs and distribution.

Agora: AGORA Transitions to Social Media-Only Presence

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA announced it will exclusively publish content on social media platforms and the new multi-publisher platform Laziar, effective May 14, 2026, to better meet audience needs and distribution.

Several tragic incidents involving deaths have been reported across Moldova. A man was found shot in a Chișinău suburb, with his daughter alerting the police. In the Criuleni district, a couple was found deceased, prompting a police investigation into a possible murder-suicide. Additionally, two women were discovered dead in an apartment in Cahul. A man has also been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the sexual abuse of his 9-year-old niece.

TV8: Man Found Shot in Chisinau Suburb; Daughter Alerted Police

A man was discovered shot in a Chisinau suburb, with his daughter having alerted law enforcement.

NewsMaker: Man found shot dead in Chisinau suburb; daughter called police

A man was found shot dead in a suburb of Chisinau. His 17-year-old daughter alerted the police to the incident.

NewsMaker: Couple found dead in Criuleni district; possible murder-suicide

Two spouses were found dead in the Criuleni district. Police are investigating a possible scenario where the husband shot his wife before taking his own life.

TV8: Tragedy in Cahul: Two Women Found Dead

A tragedy has occurred in Cahul where two women were found deceased in an apartment.

Ziarul de Gardă: Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Sexually Abusing a 9-Year-Old Niece

A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the sexual abuse of his 9-year-old niece. The court reached this verdict after reviewing the case.

Chișinău's Mayor, Ion Ceban, will be using a wheelchair during his recovery period following surgery, humorously stating his intention to continue visiting 'construction sites'.

NewsMaker: Mayor Cheban to use wheelchair during recovery after surgery

Mayor of Chisinau, Ion Ceban, will be using a wheelchair as he recovers from surgery, humorously stating he will 'see you on the construction sites'.