Moldovan wines reach Canada and Greece through diaspora entrepreneurs

Moldovan wines are gaining popularity among consumers around the world, largely due to the efforts of Moldovans living abroad. In Canada and Greece, two entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova have transformed their homesickness into a thriving business by promoting local wines in markets that face significant competition and bureaucratic challenges.

Children from the diaspora rediscover their roots: "I really like it in the Republic of Moldova"

The month of August, the period in which thousands of Moldovans from the diaspora return home to spend their holidays with their families, also brings the start of the 14th edition of the government program "DOR" - "Diaspora. Origins. Returns", intended for children and young people in the country and abroad, to promote and preserve national traditions and values.

Global Moldovans reunite in Chisinau as Diaspora Days 2026 begin

Moldova launched Diaspora Days 2026 on August 3 in Chișinău under the official theme "Wherever We Are, Moldova Unites Us." The month-long initiative opened at the National Library with an exhibition celebrating Moldovan authors living abroad.

Moldovan embassies to halt civil registration intake during August

Moldovan citizens living abroad will be unable to submit new civil registration applications at diplomatic missions and consular posts from 1 to 31 August 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the temporary pause to facilitate a transition to an upgraded national IT platform.

Diaspora savings fuel new business wave in Moldova

An estimated 250,000 citizens have returned to the Republic of Moldova over the past five years, shifting from sending remittances to establishing local businesses. Over the last quarter-century, the Moldovan diaspora sent more than $56 billion back to their home country, with a growing share now directed toward private entrepreneurship.

Hadera and Chisinau partner on technology and education

Hadera Deputy Mayor Roman Gisher has launched an official visit to Chisinau to establish new bilateral cooperation between the two municipalities. The upcoming partnerships will focus primarily on education, culture, and sports.

Father and daughter complete cycling journey from France to Moldova

They transformed their desire for the Republic of Moldova into a two-wheeled journey. An 18-year-old girl and her father, Moldovans living in France, traveled over 2,800 kilometers by bicycle to reach their hometown of Balasinești in the Briceni district.

Moldovan orchard counters climate risks with solar power and automation

Moldovan migrant returnees Viorica and Mihail Ostafeiciuc have successfully transitioned their overseas earnings into a modern commercial orchard. Located near the village of Cojusna, the agricultural enterprise has expanded from a single hectare in 2017 to a robust 10-hectare plantation.

From Chisinau to Beijing: Ana Jalba-Qin’s 27-year cultural odyssey

Ana Jalba-Qin has divided her life and identity between two contrasting worlds for the past 27 years. Her journey spans from the majesty of the Great Wall of China to her ancestral family home in Razeni, located in Moldova's Ialoveni district. Today, that family property belongs to her son, Yan Yan Qin, whom she affectionately calls her own Moldovan.

A month on bikes: Father and daughter cycle 2,500 km from France to Moldova

Homesickness can be so powerful that it can transform a simple trip home into a true adventure. This is the case for Adelina and her father, Sergiu Alexuța, who have been living in France for several years. They decided to return to their homeland for a vacation, but not in the usual way—instead, they chose to travel by bicycle. They plan to complete the journey from France to the Republic of Moldova in about a month.

Diaspora funding drives 33 new regional projects in Moldova

The Moldovan Government has approved the financing of 33 development projects under the "DAR 1+3" (Diaspora Succeeds at Home) program. The initiative will allocate €512,820 (approx. 10 million MDL) this year to support regional modernization through joint public and diaspora funding.

Moldovan MPs draft bill to cover €8,000 diaspora repatriation cost

Moldovan opposition lawmakers registered a comprehensive legislative initiative on June 11, 2026, aimed at creating a state-funded mechanism to assist the repatriation of citizens who pass away abroad. The bill proposes a synchronized system of administrative and financial support for grieving families.