ANSA destroys 3.5 tons of peppers before they hit store shelves

Specialists destroyed almost 3.5 tons of fresh peppers after employees of the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) detected pesticides in the vegetables. The affected batch was imported.

ANSA pulls 1,800 kg of dairy products from shelves for breaching new labeling requirements

Nearly two tons of imported dairy products were held at the border due to incorrect labeling, as announced by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA).

Decline in ECtHR complaints from Moldova explained by new preventive and compensatory measures

The Republic of Moldova is making considerable progress in implementing the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). However, it still faces significant challenges, particularly in areas requiring substantial investment, according to Andrei Briceac, the Government Agent of the Republic of Moldova at the ECtHR.

Moldova and Romania deepen strategic cooperation against organized crime through a PCCOCS–DIICOT agreement

Prosecutors in the Republic of Moldova and Romania will intensify their exchange of good practices and their cooperation in cross border investigations, actions set out in an agreement signed by the Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) and the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT), a specialized structure of the Public Ministry in Romania.

Chișinău Airport: Pneumatic weapons discovered in passenger’s luggage

A foreign citizen is under investigation by law enforcement after failing to declare weapons at customs. He traveled from Chisinau to Tel Aviv with three pneumatic weapons found in his luggage by customs officers at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. As a result, he may face a significant fine.

SME Alliance: Access to EU funds requires a simplified, more efficient process

The executive director of the Alliance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) of the Republic of Moldova, Liliana Busuioc, emphasizes the importance of clearly explaining the eligibility criteria for European-funded programs in a way that entrepreneurs can easily understand. She advocates for simplifying the processes involved, especially in light of the Economic Growth Plan, for which the European Union is set to provide nearly 2 billion euros in funding over the coming years.

Health risk: Authorities destroy massive batch of unsafe margarine

Over 10 tons of margarine, used for cake preparation, were destroyed by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) after analyses revealed it contained harmful substances.

New minimum wage set in Moldova amid EU directive push

Public sector employees in Moldova earning less than 6,300 Moldovan lei (MDL) per month will receive compensatory payments to bridge the gap, following a government decision on December 10.

Over 35,000 Moldovan workers in Canada to gain pension access

Moldovan citizens who have worked legally in both the province of Quebec and across the entire territory of Canada will be able to receive pensions and social benefits under new bilateral agreements.

Zelenskyy cites legal bar to territorial concessions amid US pressure

US President Donald Trump's emissaries have set a tight deadline for Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to present his position on the updated US peace plan within days, officials involved in the negotiations told the Financial Times, as reported by The Moscow Times.

Moldova offers up to 75% grant-backs for strategic investment

The Republic of Moldova is stepping up its efforts to become a regional investment hub. It has launched a major state aid scheme valued at 4 billion Moldovan lei (approximately $225 million).

Zelenskyy's legitimacy questioned as Trump demands Ukraine vote

Donald Trump insists that presidential elections must be held in Ukraine to confirm the country’s democratic path. The statement came during an interview with Politico.