6,300 lei minimum wage prompts pay hikes for Moldovan state workers

The Moldovan Parliament approved in its first reading an adjustment to compensatory payments for public sector employees earning salaries below 6,300 lei (approximately €315). These changes are necessary to bridge the gap created by the substantial minimum wage increase coming into effect in 2026.

Police in Chisinau step up controls: 8,000 lei worth of pyrotechnics destroyed, sellers face fines

The police in Chisinau seized unauthorized fireworks valued at around 8,000 lei, and the vendor may face a fine of up to 3,000 lei.

Around 10 kg of drugs worth over five million lei discovered in a hotel in Anenii Noi

Law enforcement officers discovered approximately 10 kilograms of drugs, valued at over five million lei, in a hotel room located in the village of Todirești, Anenii Noi district. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, the investigation began on December 7, after authorities received a report about a woman who had left a bag in the hotel that allegedly contained a significant quantity of narcotic substances.

Teleradio-Moldova and two other media outlets sign partnerships for dual education in journalism

Teleradio-Moldova (TRM), along with two other media institutions, will support the State University of Moldova in implementing a dual education program in Journalism and Media Processes. Three collaboration agreements were signed to formalize this initiative. TRM's management emphasizes that the success of an institution is greatly influenced by its connection to the academic community and the education of young people.

Gun permit restrictions tightened: Transnistrian residents excluded under new legislation

Individuals who have not lived in the territory of the Republic of Moldova for at least five consecutive years will be ineligible to obtain firearms permits. This restriction will also apply to residents of the Transnistrian region, as outlined in a draft law that Parliament approved in its final reading on December 12.

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).

IGP: The driver injured in the accident in Florești died in hospital

The General Inspectorate of Police announces that, regrettably, the driver of the car died in the hospital.

State will provide energy compensation, during the cold period 2025 - 2026, to over 1.2 million citizens

More than two-thirds of households in the Republic of Moldova that registered on the compensații.gov.md platform will receive state compensation during the cold season of 2025-2026. Specifically, 605,538 out of the 783,000 households that submitted applications have qualified as beneficiaries of the Government Energy Compensation Program "Ajutor la contor." This announcement was made by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru, during a press conference held at the Government on December 12.

A police officer from Chisinau did not want to take a bribe of 20,000 lei: a lawyer, detained

The lawyer of a food transportation company was detained for allegedly attempting to bribe a police officer in Chisinau with 20,000 lei, who subsequently reported him.

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.

Energy compensations available online: Amounts can now be checked on compensatii.gov.md

Starting today, December 12, citizens of the Republic of Moldova can check their energy compensations on the government platform compensatii.gov.md. After logging in, each beneficiary can view the amount granted, the calculation method, and the allocated amount in their personal account.

Authorities can impose fines up to 3.000 lei for illegal sales of pyrotechnic items, police

Chisinau police intensified checks in commercial areas before the winter holidays, after officers uncovered 26 cases of unauthorized pyrotechnic sales in a single day. They seized products worth 60.000 lei.