News about Education
The Ministry of Finance has developed and approved the professional standard for “Customs Clearance Specialist.” The relevant ministry order has been published and has entered into force.
The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) invites children ages 7 to 10 to participate in the financial education program “A Day Out at the NBM.” The children’s event will be held at the central bank’s headquarters on July 22, by prior registration and accompanied by adults.
On July 11, the Belarusian community in Moldova held its traditional “Kupale-2026” festival on the banks of the Dniester River near the Bender Fortress.
The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has simplified the admission process for Ukrainian refugees seeking enrollment in Moldova’s vocational and technical education institutions for the 2026–2027 academic year. Specifically, applicants will no longer be required to submit a notarized translation of their educational documents when applying.
The German ambassador to Moldova made controversial statements about the Romanian language and unification with Romania during a live broadcast on a Moldovan television channel. Hubert Knirsch’s remarks sparked a wave of reactions in the public sphere.
The Ministry of Education and Research has decided that “first-graders should study alongside third- or fourth-graders. Fourth-graders should serve as mentors.”
From July 14 to 16, 2026, the Ungheni Municipality will hold a series of training seminars designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and people who are just planning to start their own businesses. Tax and customs officials will travel to these areas to conduct financial education sessions. The program is designed for participants from the Ungheni, Fălești, Nisporeni, and Călărași districts.
The index ranks 85 countries based on criteria such as GDP, foreign direct investment, tourism, and human development. The list is divided into two parts: countries with the best and worst quality of life.
The RESTART reform, as presented by the Ministry of Education and Science, raises many questions within the educational community and fails to provide clear answers to the main problems facing the education system.
The Moldovan government continues to expand support measures for young people and young families, hoping to mitigate the effects of the demographic decline and labor shortage. Key measures include subsidies for first-time employment, the expansion of the network of public daycare centers, increased childbirth benefits, and youth employment programs.
The first professional development program for Gagauz language teachers, organized by the Ministry of Education and Research in collaboration with Comrat State University, has concluded in Gagauzia. Forty-seven teachers working in educational institutions within the autonomous region participated in the program.
A Belarusian manufacturing association in Baranovichi has launched a robotic production line for sewing bed linens.
Logos Press continues its series of articles by Elena Radu, co-founder and director of the Alpha Institute for Strategic Branding (INBRASA), on creating a new model of statehood through the deliberate restructuring of the country amid the phase crisis of the 21st century.
Moldova should gradually integrate the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI), digital ethics, and the responsible use of technology into its national education system at all levels—from elementary school to universities. This recommendation is included in a UNESCO report assessing Moldova’s readiness to implement artificial intelligence.
China and Moldova have enormous potential for future cooperation, and Moldova is ready to work closely with China to develop and strengthen a mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries. This was stated by Mihai Popșoi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova.
Chisinau City Hall emphasizes the need for clear answers regarding school management before the RESTART reform begins, so as not to disrupt school operations or infringe on employees’ rights.
Leaders of the capital’s union-affiliated educational organizations have expressed concern about the impact the RESTART reform may have on the municipality’s education system.
German rare-book and antique-book stores have encountered an unexpected customer. Companies developing artificial intelligence have begun buying up old editions in large quantities to train language models and chatbots. After being digitized, many of these books are simply taken apart.
The Republic of Moldova is participating in an informal meeting of European Union (EPSCO) ministers of labor and social affairs, taking place in Ireland. The meeting is addressing issues related to employment, social protection, and the integration of people with disabilities, and the Moldovan delegation presented the results of the labor market reforms it has implemented.
The Ministry of Health proposes to reorganize the system of secondary medical education by merging (absorbing) medical colleges into the N. Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (GUMF). Following the merger, the university’s budget will exceed one billion lei.
