News about Education
Over the last 25 years, the Moldovan education system has lost almost half of its pupils – their number dropped from 631,300 to 335,100, according to a study by the Institute of Public Policies (IPP). The sharpest decline was recorded in rural areas, where the number of schoolchildren decreased by 61%.
Norwegian treasure hunter Kjetil Serheim has discovered a unique gold artifact believed to have been made long before the Vikings, according to Logos Press.
On Wednesday, four astronauts set off on a mission to the moon. It is the first manned lunar mission in more than 50 years. The journey will last about 10 days and is designed to pave the way for a lunar landing in 2028.
Here, international students will be able to get support, understand the university system and get into the academic environment faster. Rector Otilia Dandara said that the university is focusing on attracting students from all over the world. For this purpose, programs in English and opportunities to study Romanian language and culture are being expanded.
The Parliament is considering a legislative initiative aimed at creating a legal framework for the organization of paid internships at the National Bank of Moldova (NBM).
A study by American scientists has confirmed the popular theory about the cyclical nature of fashion: trends do tend to return approximately every two decades. A team of specialists analyzed tens of thousands of images of women’s clothing, covering the period from the late XIX century to the present day, and found consistent patterns in the change of style.
New foreign aid projects in the sphere of social protection, education, agriculture will receive tax and customs privileges. The decision is related to updating the list of technical and investment support programs operating on the basis of international agreements.
Germany is preparing major changes that will allow foreign graduates of vocational programs to start working immediately after graduation, according to Logos Press.
The National Archives Agency of Moldova, within the framework of a signed cooperation agreement, handed over to Arcanum, the leading Central European operator in the field of digitization of printed press, another large batch of historical newspapers for digitization.
The volume of illegal content created with the help of artificial intelligence technologies is growing rapidly around the world, and the proliferation of materials involving children is becoming a particularly alarming trend. According to the data, in 2025 more than 8 thousand realistic videos containing scenes of sexualized violence against minors were discovered – 14% more than a year earlier. At the same time, experts are already recording a sharp deterioration of the situation.
The draft National Program of Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities and Action Plan for 2026-2030 was discussed at the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection with the participation of more than 70 representatives of public authorities and institutions, civil society. Persons with disabilities – direct beneficiaries of the inclusive services that will be developed after the approval of the Program – were also involved in the discussion.
A recent study suggests that e-cigarettes may be a more effective smoking cessation tool than traditional nicotine replacement products such as patches or chewing gum. However, experts emphasize that despite the potential benefits, these devices cannot be considered completely safe.
The regulations governing school transportation would apply not only to students but also to teachers, including supervisory, teaching and support staff, in the event of a reorganization of an educational institution.
It is planned to allocate 12.31 million lei for the organization of summer rest and recuperation of children and teenagers in 2026. This is stated in the public procurement announcement published by the National Social Insurance Fund (CNIF). The funds will be used to buy about 3,380 vouchers to children’s camps for the summer season.
On April 1, the enrollment of children in the first grade for the 2026-2027 school year will start in Moldova. The process will take place in two stages.
Researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University published sensational data on March 27 that could change the way we think about the climatic history of Mars.
Researchers have concluded that swearing can have unexpected effects on human behavior and performance. According to a new study from Keele University, using profanity can not only reduce stress, but also increase physical endurance and self-confidence.
Parliament has passed in the second reading a bill regulating the activities of real estate agents. The document introduces new rules for working in the market, mandatory certification of specialists and provides for a transition period for existing intermediaries to adapt to the new requirements.
Approximately 2,000 pre-kindergarten children will be included in a comprehensive early childhood development assessment program. The results of the national assessment will be presented in April and May, and final data will be available at the end of June, according to the Ministry of Education and Research.
Generative neural networks have made their way into everyday life over the past few years: letters, recipes, travel planning and even medical advice are now sought by many people from AI. This accessibility has spawned a new phenomenon – cognitive laziness, where the brain outsources some of the mental work to a machine, saving resources. In essence, this is the modern version of “cognitive cheapskate,” a concept described in 1984: humans have always sought to minimize effort, but now this has been achieved through the automation of entire thought processes.
