Ministry of Education and Research

Back-to-school preparations and support in Europe

14 clusters · 133 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Romania provides school aid to students through state funds and religious philanthropy

As the 2026/2027 academic year begins, European regions face mounting financial and logistical pressures. In Romania, local initiatives like the ‘First Backpack’ programs in Brașov, Șelimbăr, and Lugoj aim to ease the tr

Romania 2026-2027 school year reforms and logistics

10 clusters · 157 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Romania school year 2026-2027: Education Day holiday and transport benefits

The 2026-2027 academic year in Romania, which began on September 7, continues to face a mix of systemic hurdles and modernization efforts. While regional projects like the classroom upgrades in Bujoreni proceed, national

Moldova advances Education 2030 reform and investments

19 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Moldova Ministry of Education approves new primary school evaluation methodology

Moldova is advancing its “Education 2030” reform through significant financial investments and structural changes. In August 2026, the government approved an implementation program for 2026–2030 involving approximately 1

Romanian teaching staff shortages and recruitment

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Romania faces shortage of over 6,300 unqualified teachers

In late August 2026, Romania began the allocation process for approximately 6,000 fixed-term teaching positions in pre-university education. While the Ministry of Education and Research identified roughly 11,000 qualifie

Center for Independent Journalism media literacy initiatives

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Center for Independent Journalism launches free digital media courses for teachers

The Center for Independent Journalism (CJI) has outlined several initiatives focused on media literacy, disinformation, and human rights. In early September 2026, the organization scheduled cross-border training for jour

Estonian school year commencement and educational shifts

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Estonia sees shifts in consumer habits at school year start

The start of the new school year in Estonia has brought localized impacts on hospitality and road safety, alongside broader national educational challenges. In Tallinn, the hospitality sector is preparing for increased

Moldovan education union salary protests and legislative Del

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Moldova Parliament approves one-time allowances for public sector employees

The Trade Union Federation of Education and Science (FSEȘ) in Moldova has suspended protests previously scheduled for September 1. This pause follows a commitment from Prime Minister Vasile Tofan to increase salaries for

Romania Education: Grading, Admissions & Curriculum Reforms

31 clusters · 124 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Romanian Senate Committee votes to abolish supplementary high school admission exams

The Romanian Ministry of Education and Research continues to refine methodologies for high school admission and national examinations. While previous proposals focused on high school admission contests for up to 50% of n

Infrastructure and public works in Cluj County

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Cluj County Council allocates 5.5 million lei for local infrastructure

Public works and infrastructure projects in Cluj County have seen significant developments. The rehabilitation of the Cluj Prefecture building, an early 20th-century Art Nouveau historical monument, has been completed at

Romania and Moldova retail and school season expansion

16 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Moldova and Romania launch various student support initiatives for the new school year

As the new academic year commences, student support initiatives continue to expand across Romania and Moldova. In Moldova, political debate has emerged regarding financial aid. Opposition deputies from the Socialist Pa

Caraș-Severin educational network restructuring

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Caraș-Severin school network faces closures and relocations

The educational landscape in Caraș-Severin County is undergoing significant restructuring for the 2026–2027 school year. The regional school network, comprising 115 legal educational units and 269 affiliated structures,

Romania Bacalaureat 2026 exams & admission reforms

38 clusters · 189 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Romanian students honored for academic excellence at Senate gala

The June 2026 Bacalaureat session recorded a 76.9% promotion rate, with 97,020 students passing. A heatwave-induced disruption prompted calls to modernize facilities and shift the school calendar. Authorities placed five

Moldova higher education admissions 2026–27

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Moldova reports 5.2% increase in university enrollments

Following the release of interim results on 8 August, the Ministry of Education and Research reported that 18,259 students were enrolled during the 2026 primary admission session, a nearly 16% increase compared to 2025.

Romania-Moldova education reforms

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Moldova hosts National Forum of Teaching Staff and student awards

In late July 2026, Romania’s Ministry of Education opened a public consultation on a draft procedure allowing school administrators to receive partial or total exemption from teaching duties to focus on management, proje

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Moldova Ministry of Education purchases 57 minibuses for school transport

Great National Dictation and Romanian Language Day

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Great National Dictation to include participants with visual impairments

The Ministry of Education and Research in Moldova organized the fourth edition of the Great National Dictation on August 31 to celebrate Romanian Language Day. Held under the auspices of the Presidency, the event saw rec

Moldovan government fiscal and administrative controversies

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Moldova authorities dismantle 4 million lei import fraud scheme

President Maia Sandu has addressed multiple fiscal and administrative controversies in Moldova. Regarding public sector compensation, Sandu cited economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, such as the conflict in

Balkan students continue medal haul at 2026 Olympiads

11 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Romania and Moldova students excel at International Olympiad in Informatics

Throughout mid-2026, Balkan students demonstrated significant academic excellence across various international science and skill competitions. In June, Bosnian students achieved success in London at the International Gr

Romania 2026-2027 academic year preparations

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Romania school leadership contests and appointments underway

The Romanian Ministry of Education and Research established the 2026-2027 academic calendar, scheduling classes to run from September 7, 2026, to June 18, 2027. The schedule includes five instruction modules and several

School bullying and ethical violations in Moldova

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Moldova Ministry of Education reports 52 ethical violations in schools

Educational institutions in Moldova are addressing issues of bullying, discrimination, and ethical misconduct through both preventative initiatives and disciplinary oversight. To combat social exclusion, some schools ha