Moldovan Leu: NBM on phasing out low denomination notes

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is gradually withdrawing the 1, 5, and 10 Lei banknotes from circulation as they become worn.

New travel paradigm: Moldova’s tourism boom of 2025

The year 2025 marks the best results in the history of Moldovan tourism, states Veaceslav Ioniță, an economic policy expert at the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives (IDIS) "Viitorul."

Ceban’s deputy mayor picks rejected by Chișinău Council

General Mayor Ion Ceban’s second attempt to propose the candidacies of Olesea Psenițchi and Victor Pruteanu failed to gather enough votes for their inclusion on the agenda of the Municipal Council meeting on November 28.

Gagauzia Electoral Commission is permanent again after SCJ

The decision of the People's Assembly from 2023, which led to the disbandment of the Gagauzia Central Electoral Commission (CEC) as a permanent and active body, has been annulled.

Russia vs. Europe: Gagauzia fines spark legal showdown

The People’s Assembly in Comrat, the capital of Moldova’s autonomous Gagauzia region, has been called upon to identify a legal solution for canceling the fines issued to residents for alleged electoral corruption.

Electoral crisis: Gagauzia sets March 2026 election date

The elections for the People's Assembly (AP), Gagauzia’s regional legislature, will take place on March 22, 2026.

24-hour strike Italy: Trains, ferries hit Nov 28

Italy faces major disruption on Friday, November 28, due to a planned 24-hour national general strike.

Moldova solar installer shortage: New ILO lab opens

A state-of-the-art workshop dedicated to training renewable energy specialists was inaugurated at the Center of Excellence in Electronics and Energy in Chișinău.

Eagle S Tanker case highlights Russia's ship scrapping

An increasing number of the aging oil tankers that Russia assembled to export its crude, thus bypassing Western sanctions, are reaching the end of their operational life and require scrapping.

Social agreement with Slovakia approved for Moldovan pensions

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova who have officially worked in the Slovak Republic will be eligible to receive pensions and other social benefits based on the contributory periods completed in that country. The administrative arrangement to implement the social agreement between the two nations was approved by the Chisinau Executive on November 26.

Government backs Moldova’s entry into “Creative Europe”, opening EU funds

Starting January 1, 2026, creative organizations and individuals from the Republic of Moldova will be able to access a multi-million euro fund for culture and creative industries through participation in the European Union's "Creative Europe" Program. The Cabinet approved the draft law to ratify the Accession Agreement to this program on November 26.

European Courtyard: Government approved new projects worth 1.7 billion lei

The "European Courtyard" program, which began with repairs in 39 apartment building courtyards in Chisinau, is now expanding. During a meeting on November 26, the Government approved the addition of 384 new initiatives to the Single Project Document (DUP). The total funding for these initiatives is 1.7 billion lei, provided by the National Fund for Regional and Local Development.