By 2030, 95% of the population will have access to drinking water

By 2030, nearly the entire population of the country will have access to drinking water, and more than half will have access to sewage services. This is the commitment made by the authorities for the next four years. In this context, the government has approved the National Program for the Development of the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector for the period 2026-2030, which includes an investment of approximately 600 million lei.

The Nistru hydrological drought: Authorities seek to reduce water use

Moldova needs to conserve its water reserves until the autumn rains due to a severe hydrological drought and the ongoing decline in the level of the Nistru River. Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder said authorities must reduce pressure on water resources and develop long-term solutions.

Thermal rehab for 25 flats: Owners received energy audits and can request financing

Twenty-five apartment buildings in the municipalities of Chișinău and Bălți, as well as in the districts of Drochia, Soroca, Florești, and Orhei, are set to undergo thermal renovation work. Tenants have received energy audit reports, which are the first mandatory step to access non-reimbursable financing.

Moldova's largest watermelon was officially weighed in Causeni

A remarkably large watermelon has become the highlight of the agricultural season. Weighing an impressive seventy-four kilograms, this giant fruit may soon break the national record. The achievement comes from a farmer in the village of Hagimus, located in the Căușeni district, and a local commission was present to officially monitor the weighing process.

French expertise drives Moldova major water project

Prolonged drought, unreliable sources, and restricted drinking water access continue to strain communities across the Republic of Moldova. In response, the construction of the Chișinău–Strășeni–Călărași main water pipeline has emerged as one of the country's most critical hydro-infrastructure investments.

Nistru water flow reduced to 75 cubic meters per second

Water discharge into the Nistru River will be reduced from 85 to 75 cubic meters per second through the end of August. The Dniester Commission reached the decision on Tuesday, August 11, following declining water storage at the Novodnestrovsk reservoir and dry weather forecasts for the next two months.

Regulator probes inflated power bills after meter swaps in Moldova

Moldova’s energy regulator has launched an inquiry into power distribution practices after consumers reported receiving unusually high electricity bills following recent meter replacements.

Moldovan radar detects Russian-type drone in airspace

A drone with characteristics matching a Russian-designed Shahed-238 (Gheran-3) breached Moldovan airspace overnight on August 10-11. Military radar systems tracked the aircraft as it crossed the border from Ukraine before exiting a minute later.

Europe prepares for landmark August 2026 total solar eclipse

The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, promises to be one of the decade's most extraordinary astronomical events. A narrow path of totality will sweep across Europe, plunging parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal into daytime darkness.

Moldova teachers plan nationwide protests over postponed pay raise

Moldova’s Education and Science Teachers' Federation has announced nationwide protest actions following indications that promised pay increases set for September 1, 2026, may be postponed. The union's executive bureau convened an emergency session today to address the unfolding dispute with the government.

Flight delays in Moldova lead to €61,000 passenger compensation

Air passengers in Moldova recovered over €61,000 (1.2 million MDL) in compensation and refunds during the first half of 2026. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reported that the majority of grievances involved cancelled flights, delays exceeding three hours, denied boarding, and lost luggage.

Moldovan students rush to secure 9,000 state-funded university seats

Thousands of prospective students across Moldova are finalizing their university applications this week, flooding campuses to submit their original documents. Government-subsidized tuition seats remain the most sought-after, sparking intense competition at major institutions.