Unlocking the EU: How Moldova's new ID card could simplify travel

More than 125,000 Moldovan citizens have received new-generation ID cards since April, with a further 40,000 expected to collect theirs shortly.

Russia faces widespread gasoline shortages after Ukrainian drone strikes

Another region in Russia is now facing a gasoline shortage after Ukrainian drone attacks have shut down four major refineries, crippling approximately 13% of the country's oil processing capacity.

Transnistria receives first scrap metal shipment from Ukraine since 2024

Ukrainian scrap metal traders have resumed exports of raw material to the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria after a one-year hiatus.

Chișinău council backs Moldova's IT park

The Chișinău Municipal Council (CMC) will participate as a founder in the establishment of the company that will manage Moldova's Hi Tech Park and will hold a 15% stake, following a draft decision approved by the CMC on Thursday, 21 August.

Moldovan wine: From tradition to global competition

Moldova is taking steps to reposition its wine on the global stage, moving from tradition towards international competition.

Moldova to improve rehab with $2.1M grant

Moldova will receive a $2.1m grant to improve medical rehabilitation services, it has been announced. The funds are for prevention and rehabilitation for patients at high risk of cardiovascular diseases, including strokes and heart attacks.

Moldova’s tourism soars to record highs in 2025

More and more tourists are choosing Moldova for holidays. The number of people staying in tourist accommodation has been growing steadily in recent years.

Russia launches propaganda program for kindergartens

Russia's government is to introduce a new programme of what human rights activists call "systematic state propaganda" for children as young as three.

Russia's Druzhba oil pipeline stops after Ukraine strike

The Russian Druzhba oil pipeline has ceased pumping crude oil following a series of Ukrainian drone attacks.

CNPF warns of new bot-generated financial scams

Authorities are warning the public not to click on links that promise spectacular earnings, as they are actually new scams generated with the help of bots.

Violeta Cojocaru named administrator of "Post of Moldova" State Enterprise

The current administrator of the State Enterprise "Post of Moldova" Violeta Cojocaru, won the competition for the same position by obtaining the highest score in the interview organized for candidates.

Uncertainty in Gagauzia: no date set for People’s Assembly elections and no electoral authority established

Local deputies from Gagauzia were unable to agree on a date for the elections to the People's Assembly on Friday, August 15. As a result, the decision was postponed indefinitely. According to the law, however, August 16 is the final day for the Gagauz authorities to establish the electoral authority in the region and set the election date for the People's Assembly.