Children and young people in European countries believe that sex education in schools is often limited to biological issues and does not provide sufficient knowledge about personal boundaries, consent, the prevention of violence and online safety.
On European Anti-Trafficking Day, observed annually on 18 October, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Moldova highlighted the support mechanisms available to potential victims of exploitation. Citizens are advised to report suspicious situations and contact specialised helplines, whilst social, psychological and legal assistance is available to victims.
In Chișinău, a 64-year-old man was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for large-scale drug trafficking and the smuggling of prohibited substances. This was reported by the Chișinău City Prosecutor’s Office.
Attracting Qatari investment, energy cooperation and the expansion of trade were the main topics of discussion on 16 October between Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Turki Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Moldova.
Detergents sold in the Republic of Moldova will feature QR codes and a digital product passport, which will provide access to information about their composition.
The state-owned enterprise ‘Sanatoriul-profilactoriu Constructorul’, which ended 2025 with a record net profit of 3.22 million lei, has accumulated a debt of 239,000 lei to the state budget due to the non-payment of dividends.
The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, stated that threats to security affect all the country’s citizens, regardless of the language they speak or their ethnic background. Speaking at the National Forum on Ethnic Minorities, the Head of State called for the strengthening of social unity, the preservation of cultural diversity and the prevention of division.
The Ministry of Health will run a public information campaign on reforms to the healthcare system. A sum of 800,000 lei, excluding VAT, has been allocated for the production and distribution of information materials. The tender was announced by the body responsible for coordinating the implementation and monitoring of healthcare projects.
Children in the Republic of Moldova will receive a new vaccine that offers protection against six serious diseases. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health, Alexandru Gașnaș.
Eight companies in Moldova will implement measures designed to help employees balance their professional and family lives. Some will set up facilities for employees’ children, whilst others will organise counselling services and partnerships with pre-school education institutions.
