Secretary of State: Moldova to launch seismic risk app for buildings by 2027

By 2027, the Republic of Moldova plans to launch a mobile application to rapidly assess and classify buildings by seismic risk, categorised as high, medium, or low. This initiative is a significant step toward monitoring building safety and preparing for potential earthquakes, according to Veaceslav Șipitca, State Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development.

Under half of working-age Moldovans are employed; over 1.1 million are outside the labor market

In 2025, less than half of Moldovans of working age were employed, with the employment rate at 40.2%. Meanwhile, over 1.1 million people were outside of the labor market, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Despite this, the unemployment rate remained low at 3.8%.

Drivers alert: fog is disrupting traffic on several road sections

The General Inspectorate of Police advises drivers about the challenging traffic conditions during this period, caused by fog affecting several road areas across the country.

Moldova’s first private pension fund offers citizens extra retirement savings

For the first time, Moldovan citizens can save for retirement through a private pension fund, as the first voluntary pension fund has been authorized and is entering its launch phase. This new option allows employees and entrepreneurs to make voluntary contributions alongside the public pension system, providing an additional income source for retirement, says Elena Pui, the director of the fund management company.

Thousands rush to secure health insurance before Moldova’s fiscal deadline

The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has announced a historic milestone, with over 153,000 citizens paying their mandatory fixed-fee health insurance premiums in the first quarter of 2026. This figure marks the highest level of compliance ever recorded by the March 31 deadline in the agency's history.

Strategic hardening: Kyiv deploys mechanized units and sensors to separatist border

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have significantly tightened security along the border with the breakaway Transnistrian region of Moldova. Kyiv announced an intensified military presence and the deployment of advanced defensive measures to secure the western frontier.

Norway provides €50 million grant as Cimișlia High School begins major upgrades

Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) is actively seeking approximately €70 million (approx. 1.37 billion MDL) in external funding to finalize its ambitious "Model Schools" initiative.

Moldovan airspace breaches: Experts warn of systemic Russian testing

Recent incursions of Russian drones into Moldovan airspace are no longer isolated events but represent a "systemic threat." Security expert Artur Leșcu warns that these incidents must be viewed with deep concern as they test the nation's defense limits.

CFM crisis: 600 workers on half-pay as Moldova rail debts hit €2.5M

Moldova’s state railway operator, Calea Ferată a Moldovei (CFM), has extended technical unemployment for 600 employees for a fifth consecutive month. The decision, announced on Monday, March 30, comes as the company struggles with rising fuel costs and systemic liquidity shortages.

Moldova reports second drone incursion from Ukraine in 24 hours

A second Shahed-type drone violated Moldova’s airspace on Tuesday morning, according to the Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred just hours after a similar breach was reported overnight.

Sandu revokes citizenship as ex-separatist minister barred at border

Moldovan border authorities have denied entry to Ruslan Mova, the former head of the internal affairs department in the breakaway Transnistria region. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the Chisinau International Airport following a flight from Istanbul.

Deadline looms for Moldova’s mandatory health insurance payments

Unemployed and self-employed citizens in Moldova have one day left to pay their mandatory health insurance premiums at a significantly reduced rate.