IGP requests change of polling station addresses for the Nistru left-bank voters

The addresses of several polling stations for citizens eligible to vote in areas on the left bank of the Nistru have been altered. This decision was made on September 25 by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in response to a notification from the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP), which alerted them to significant security risks, including potential bomb threats and provocations on voting day.

The Republic of Moldova is invited to join convention easing trade formalities

The Council of the European Union (EU) has invited the Republic of Moldova to join the Convention on the Simplification of Formalities in Trade in Goods. As a result, starting from November 1, 2025, our country will be eligible to become a party to the Convention by depositing its Instrument of Accession with the General Secretariat of the Council of the EU.

Yellow frost warning reported for weekend

Frost is expected in the Republic of Moldova. Meteorologists have issued a Yellow Code warning for the entire country from September 27 to 28. According to the State Hydrometeorological Service, nighttime and morning temperatures are forecasted to drop to between -1 and -2 degrees Celsius, resulting in frost on many areas of the ground surface.

Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced over illicit Gaddafi funding

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison, after being convicted of accepting illicit campaign funding for his 2007 election campaign from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Defence Ministry warns public over fake call-up papers circulating online

A new hoax involving purported military call-up papers is circulating on Telegram channels.

New health life expo segment launches at Chișinău's Moldexpo Medical Fair

More than 50 domestic and international companies are presenting state-of-the-art medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, dental technologies, and solutions for a healthy lifestyle at the "MoldMedizin & MoldDent 2025" exhibition.

Moldova Airport restrictions: Hasidic pilgrimage traffic rises

Access to Chișinău International Airport will be restricted from Thursday, September 25, until September 30.

Moldova Police seize pre-stamped election ballots

Moldovan police have seized 200 pre-stamped ballot papers from a printing house in Chișinău, days before the country’s parliamentary elections.

Former Moldova leader Vladimir Plahotniuc extradited on fraud charges

Moldova's Justice Minister, Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, has announced that former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc is to be extradited to the country on Thursday.

Traffic closed for two days on Nicolae Costin Str. in Chisinau

Road traffic will be suspended entirely on Nicolae Costin str. in Chisinau. The restrictions are announced for September 22-23, between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

What is the Nativity of the Mother of God? Exploring Orthodox traditions in Romania and Moldova

Orthodox Christians are celebrating the birth of the Virgin Mary, a holiday also known as the Nativity of the Mother of God.

Chișinău's streets come alive for Festival of Ethnicities

A Festival of Ethnicities was held in the capital of Moldova, Chișinău, on Sunday, September 21.