Moldova's Parliament will enforce stricter rules for taxi platforms, allowing payments only through banks

Payments for taxi services will be processed exclusively through licensed banks in the Republic of Moldova. Next week, Parliament is set to vote—in the second reading—on amendments that will impose stricter rules for financial transactions within the taxi sector, announced Marina Morozova, a Member of Parliament for the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Social Protection, Health, and Family.

Air alert in northern Moldova due to an unauthorized flight in Soroca district

A new case of a violation of the Republic of Moldova’s airspace was reported on Friday, 16 October, in the area around the village of Sobari, Soroca district. According to the Ministry of Defence, the alleged unauthorised flight was recorded at 16:22. The incident follows four other drones flying over the country’s territory without authorisation during the night.

In 2026, Moldova recorded 63 unauthorized drone and missile overflights; military modernization is promised

The airspace of the Republic of Moldova has been violated 63 times since the beginning of 2026, against the backdrop of Russian attacks on Ukraine. Six incidents have been recorded in the last few days, and on October 10, fragments of an explosive-laden drone were discovered in the locality of Geamăna, Anenii Noi district. In total, since 2022, more than 100 drones have flown over the country's territory without authorization.

Government dismisses reports of drone factories in Moldova

The authorities are not currently considering plans to establish military-related production facilities in the Republic of Moldova. Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici made this clear on Friday, responding to information brought into the public debate by Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban

Nearly 10,000 drivers penalized this year for phone use while driving. INSP: "People underestimate the risk"

Nearly 10,000 drivers were fined for using their mobile phones while driving since the beginning of this year. Representatives of the National Public Security Inspectorate (INSP) warn that distracted driving puts both motorists and pedestrians at risk. The offence carries a fine of up to 600 lei and three penalty points.

Four drones entered Moldova's airspace overnight

Four cases of unauthorized overflight of the Republic of Moldova’s airspace were recorded during the night of October 15–16, amid massive attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine. According to the National Army’s Air Operations Center, the drones entered the national airspace from the direction of Ukraine and subsequently left the country’s territory.

Moldovans face frequent police and hospital discrimination

Moldovans feel the least discriminated against in their interactions with banks, shops, public institutions, and within their families, whereas political life, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and the police are perceived as the primary settings where discrimination occurs. These findings are presented in the fifth edition of the Study on the Perception of Human Rights in the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova cracks down on Danube port graft in EU border safety sweep

Moldovan anticorruption officers detained six food safety inspectors and a business operator after uncovering a systemic bribery scheme at the Giurgiulești Danube port on the European Union border.

Russian drone enters Moldovan airspace during Ukraine strikes

A Russian drone breached Moldovan airspace early Thursday, flying over southeastern districts for approximately eight minutes before returning across the Ukrainian border, the country's Defense Ministry said.

Moldova issues redesigned passports with over 100 security features

Moldova rolled out a redesigned biometric passport model on Thursday, October 15, integrating advanced anti-counterfeiting security features while maintaining the standard issuance fee at €40 (approx. 790 MDL), official authorities said.

Ukraine raises Dniester water discharge to help Moldova ease drought

Ukraine has agreed to boost water discharge along the Dniester River by 20 percent despite severe domestic shortages, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced at a Cabinet meeting in Chișinău on Wednesday.

Moldova's capital expands as urban economy drives growth

Chisinau's population surpassed 714,000 residents as Moldova's capital expanded its economic and construction footprint ahead of its 590th anniversary, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.