Rising number of entry bans: Over 8,500 people denied access to Moldova in 2025

In 2025, the number of individuals banned from entering the Republic of Moldova has significantly increased. In the first nine months of this year, the Border Police refused entry to 8,578 people, marking a rise of approximately 45% compared to the same period last year. This group includes not only foreign nationals but also citizens of the Republic of Moldova who were turned away at the border.

2025 Passport Index Ranking: Moldovans can visit over 120 countries visa-free

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova can travel to 121 countries and territories either visa-free or with a visa on arrival. According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Moldovan passport ranks 48th out of 227 countries, an improvement from its previous ranking of 49th last year.

Moldova capital budget stalled: Mayor Ceban blames opposition

Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, is operating in October without an approved annual budget for 2025.

New Gaza clashes as Hamas reasserts control after IDF exit

The Islamist group Hamas carried out a series of public executions in the Gaza Strip shortly after Israeli forces withdrew from the main urban areas, citing a report from The Telegraph.

Tensions rise after Pakistan-Taliban border fire

Fresh armed clashes erupted on Tuesday, 14 October, between Pakistani and Afghan forces in an isolated border area, the Associated Press reported, citing DW.

Moldova: PM candidate Munteanu confirms PAS discussions amid transparency pledge

Economist and businessman Alexandru Munteanu has issued his first public statement since being nominated for the post of Prime Minister of the former Soviet republic of Moldova.

Supreme Court Decision cuts state money for "Democracy at Home" Party

The "Democracy at Home" Party (PDA) has been stripped of its state budget allocations for 12 months, effective from November 2025, after the Supreme Court upheld the Central Electoral Commission's (CEC) appeal and rejected claims by lawyers for the party, which is led by Vasile Costiuc.

Almost one million cigarettes found hidden in truck roof at Leușeni–Albița; two men detained

Officials uncovered a significant haul of nearly one million contraband cigarettes, which is equivalent to approximately 50,000 packs, at the Leușeni-Albița border crossing. Prosecutors from the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), along with Customs Service officers, found the cigarettes concealed in the roof of a truck trailer. As a result of the criminal investigation, two men— the driver and the alleged organizer of the transport— were detained.

Ambassador Iwona Piórko on Moldova 1 TV: “Unity brings safety”

The Republic of Moldova is at a crucial point in its journey towards European integration. The European Union is prepared to begin the first chapter of negotiations with Moldova following the successful completion of the screening process. In an exclusive interview with Moldova 1 TV, the Ambassador of the European Union to Chișinău, Iwona Piórko, expressed her strong belief that Moldova will successfully progress on its path to EU membership. She assured that Brussels will continue to support Moldova as it faces both internal and external challenges.

Moldova vulnerable to Russia attacks EU vows support

Moldova remains vulnerable to disinformation, economic pressure, and cyber attacks from the Russian Federation, but the EU will stand by it "every step of the way," the bloc's ambassador to Chișinău has said.

EU Ambassador Piórko says Moldova 'belongs to European family'

Moldova is set to successfully complete its path to European Union (EU) membership, and Brussels will remain by its citizens' side "every step of the way."

Mindanao quake: At least one dead after 7.4 tremor hits Davao Oriental

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Friday.