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Science and research funding increases in Europe
Overview
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federal Ministry of Education and Science reported that budget allocations for science, innovation, and technological development have increased by more than 280 percent over the last four years, with over 7 million KM secured for 2026. The ministry is also developing a new Science, Innovation, and Technology Development Strategy for 2027–2034.
In Croatia, emphasis has been placed on the role of science in the Međimurje region to connect education, research, and the economy.
Moldova has also reported significant financial increases for its scientific community. Funding for research and innovation is projected to reach 802.1 million lei in 2025, a 27.8 percent increase from 2024. Additionally, institutional funding for public research organizations has grown by 25.3 percent. Infrastructure investments are expanding through the “Higher Education in Moldova” project, supported by the World Bank, which includes 9.25 million euros for modernization projects.
Entities
UNESCO · Ministry of Education and Research of Moldova · World Bank · Međimurje · Rudolf Steiner
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMoldova marks International Day of Science with increased research funding
Moldova marks International Day of Science with significant increases in research funding and infrastructure investments, including a 27.8 percent rise in innovation funding for 2025.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesScience and research investments increase in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia
Marking World Science Day, officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina reported a 280 percent increase in science funding, while Croatia highlighted regional scientific contributions in Međimurje.
Sources
emedjimurje.net.hr · infokg.rs · mts.gov.md · news.yam.md · rtvslon.ba · tip.ba