Queues at the Sculeni border crossing. Drivers should use other crossings

Heavy traffic was reported at the Sculeni customs post—on the side exiting the Republic of Moldova—on Saturday, October 17. The Customs Service reports more travellers and vehicles and recommends that drivers use other border crossing points to avoid congestion.

Drone explosion in northern Moldova: fragments scattered up to 100 meters

Fragments of a drone, which appears to have exploded on impact with the ground, were found on agricultural land near the village of Scăieni, Dondușeni district. After an investigation, police identified a crater containing potentially dangerous materials, along with various aircraft components scattered within a 100-meter radius.

Moldovan weightlifter Alexandru Baldji is the European junior champion

A remarkable performance by weightlifter Alexandru Baldji. The Moldovan athlete has become the European Junior Champion (under 20). He competed in the under-85 kg weight category.

Moldova seeks cheaper US gas; Ambassador Kulminski negotiates with producers

The Republic of Moldova is exploring the possibility of importing more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States, in an effort to diversify its supply sources and secure more favourable prices. The Republic of Moldova’s Ambassador to the US, Vlad Kulminski, held talks with American gas producers and exporters at an energy conference held in the state of Louisiana. These discussions come at a time when Moldovan consumers have been paying gas tariffs that are nearly 29 per cent higher since October, due to price rises on international markets.

100 Moldovan students will receive monthly scholarships of up to 1,300 lei

The "Vreau la liceu" ("I want to go to lyceum") program was launched in the Republic of Moldova by World Vision Romania Foundation, which has expanded its operations into our country. The program aims to support 100 students in grades 8 through 12 by providing monthly scholarships of 700 to 1,300 lei, along with mentorship, educational activities, and career guidance.

Flu vaccine doses arrived in Soroca, with healthcare workers and the elderly first to be immunized

Vaccination against seasonal influenza started in Moldova. In Soroca, the health center has received its first batch of 1,880 doses of the flu vaccine. Among the first to be immunized are healthcare workers and the elderly.

Bank fraud recovery: 2.95 billion lei recovered from over 14 billion converted to public debt

Repayment of emergency loans granted to the three banks involved in the banking fraud has stalled over the last three months. Between June 30 and September 30, 2026, the amount recovered from the liquidation of Banca de Economii, Banca Socială, and Unibank remained unchanged at approximately 2.95 billion lei, according to data from the Ministry of Finance.

Nearly 7,000 hectares of farmland will gain modern irrigation

Nearly 7,000 hectares of agricultural land in the Căușeni, Anenii Noi, and Ștefan Vodă districts will be irrigated following an infrastructure rehabilitation project, financed through a loan of nearly 103 million euros from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), with support from the European Union and national contributions. The project entails modernising the centralised irrigation systems in Căușeni and Puhăcenii de Sus; the former is currently non-functional, while the latter irrigates only a portion of the area it is intended to serve.

More jobs and higher wages in rural areas can combat poverty affecting over 40% of children

More than 40 percent of children in rural areas live in absolute poverty. This phenomenon also affects over a third of children in the Republic of Moldova. Unstable jobs, low agricultural income, and limited access to services and infrastructure are among the main causes. Experts note that social benefits are insufficient to address this situation. To address this, it is necessary to create well-paid, stable jobs in rural areas, develop the local economy, improve infrastructure, and ensure better access to education and healthcare.

Moldova is sending its third troop contingent to the EUFOR Althea mission

After weeks of intensive training alongside Romanian partners, a new contingent from the National Army was deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina to maintain peace and security. The 18 Moldovan service members are part of the Republic of Moldova's third contingent for this operation.

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.

CFM tests Chișinău – Revaca – Sângera rail; airport access may improve

On October 16, the State Enterprise "Moldova Railways" (CFM) conducted a test run along the Chișinău – Revaca – Sângera railway line to assess the condition of the infrastructure and identify the measures necessary to ensure safe train operations. The inspections also assessed the potential to increase travel speeds and develop passenger platforms.