News about Education
Artificial intelligence and the widespread use of technology are posing new challenges for Moldovan citizens. The risks affect not only children and young people, but all age groups. President Maia Sandu stated that in September, the government will present proposals to mitigate the risks associated with the use of advanced technologies and their impact on children.
Moldova’s Academic Freedom Index in 2025 stood at 0.69, which is 15% lower than it was ten years earlier. The global average is 0.55, with the lowest score at 0.02 and the highest at 0.98.
In addition to participating in investment projects and providing funding, the diaspora can bring to Moldova the personal experience, knowledge, norms, standards, and values it has gained in its countries of residence. This view was expressed by participants in “Youth Talk: Youth Change the World.”
Moldova has a great opportunity to become a wonderful and beautiful country, especially with the help of young people from the diaspora. The experience they’ve gained abroad sets them apart and allows them to bring new ideas for the country’s development. PAS MP Eugeniu Sinchevici made this statement at the event “Youth Talk: Youth Changes the World.”
Former prisons in various countries are being converted into hotels, museums, and cultural centers. Instead of being demolished, these historic buildings are preserved and repurposed for new functions, allowing these former places of confinement to become part of the tourism and cultural infrastructure.
Graduates of the Faculty of Design at the Technical University of Moldova represented the national design school at Feeric Fashion Week in Romania. This collaborative project by young designers served not only as an international showcase for the graduates but also as an example of how specialized education can prepare young professionals for the job market.
The Republic of Moldova is a hub for attracting young human capital for Romania: 49% of Romanian citizens living in our country are members of Generation Z, with an average age of 31. 38% are inactive (up 17% compared to the average); they are ideally suited for recruitment through cross-border bank accounts and internship programs.
Vocational and technical education institutions have job openings for master instructors and teachers. Professionals who meet the established requirements and are hired for these positions may receive one-time payments of up to 375,000 lei.
Estonia ranked first in the world on the 2026 Rumavi Global Relocation Index thanks to its banking infrastructure, business environment, and property rights protections for non-citizens.
They will take place throughout August under the slogan “Wherever we are, Moldova unites us!” The program includes events for members of the Moldovan diaspora—young people, association leaders, and all citizens interested in Moldova’s development.
The authorities intend to revise the timing and procedures for organizing training for employers in the area of occupational health and safety so that the requirements take into account the size of the business and the level of occupational risks.
The Restart reform in the education system should be evaluated first and foremost in terms of its impact on children and respect for their rights, rather than solely through the lens of administrative efficiency. This view was expressed by Maia Bănărescu, former National Ombudsman for Children’s Rights.
Young people in the southern part of the country will gain access to new vocational training programs in high-demand fields such as information technology, electronics, and electromechanics. The Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Moldovan-Turkish College in Comrat plans to launch four educational programs in technical fields that are in high demand on the job market.
The government intends to track university graduates’ employment more closely and assess the extent of migration among young professionals. It needs this information to accurately gauge the demand for educational programs when developing higher education policy.
The Republic of Moldova’s development strategy is, in essence, “predetermined,” according to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. He said that the country’s limited domestic market does not leave it with many options.
The official website of the Ministry of Education and Research was hit by a cyberattack on Saturday, August 1.
The opportunity to pursue higher education comes at a cost right from the application stage. Prospective students are required to pay even to submit their applications, and once admitted, many face tuition costs running into tens of thousands of lei. The application period for higher education institutions in the Republic of Moldova has ended.
“Over the past few years, 1.3 billion lei have been invested in Chisinau’s schools. That’s as much as PAS has invested in the ‘European Village’ project nationwide,” said Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban, continuing the debate over the RESTART education reform.
On the banks of the Danube, near the town of Ryakovo in Bulgaria, the remains of an ancient mammoth have been uncovered. The river, with water levels at a historic low due to the recent heat waves, has exposed the bones, which, according to researchers at the Regional History Museum in Ruse, belong to a specimen of the species “Mammuthus primigenius,” better known as the woolly mammoth.
Companies in the fashion and beauty industries are actively implementing artificial intelligence tools; however, investment in staff training has so far lagged significantly behind the pace of digital transformation. This creates a gap between the adoption of new technologies and employees’ readiness to use them effectively in practice. This is evidenced by the results of a BoF Careers survey conducted among nearly 3,000 professionals from 98 countries.
