Teleradio-Moldova reveals finalists for the Eurovision 2026 national final

Sixteen artists have secured their spots in the Eurovision 2026 National Final. The finalists were selected on December 16 following intense live auditions organized as part of the country’s official selection process.

Experts slam Moldova’s PACCO judicial reform as ineffective following critical report

The creation of a new unified prosecution body in Moldova, known as PACCO, is a "recipe for failure" that ignores years of functional expertise, according to justice expert Alexandru Bot.

Nearly half of Moldova’s electoral budget earmarked for party subsidies

Moldova will allocate over 66 million lei (approx. $3.7 million) to fund political parties next year. This figure accounts for nearly half of the Central Electoral Commission’s (CEC) total estimated budget of 151 million lei for 2026.

Moldova economy to grow 2.7% amid persistent IMF reform concerns

Moldova’s economy is staging a fragile recovery following years of shocks from the war in Ukraine and energy crises, but major structural risks persist, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns.

Government targets Shein and Temu with new e-commerce import duties

New taxes on international online parcels are becoming inevitable for Moldova as the nation's postal market experiences a massive surge in volume.

PAS councilors allege corruption in Chisinau City Hall building permit scandal

Councilors from the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) within the Chisinau Municipal Council are calling for the immediate resignation of five high-ranking City Hall officials.

Moldova clears path for EU accession as technical talks decouple from Ukraine

Moldova could launch "technical negotiations" with the European Union for all six policy clusters in early 2026, according to the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov.

Moldovan SMEs to cut energy costs by 20% through new EU project

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Republic of Moldova are set to sharpen their market edge by slashing overheads through a new renewable energy initiative.

New US visa bans target nations with security and identity flaws

The United States is set to broaden entry restrictions for citizens from nearly 40 countries, citing critical risks to national security and public safety. The measures, outlined in a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Moldova ready for EU accession talks despite Russian pressure

The European Union has recognized Moldova's significant progress in its accession journey, confirming that all six negotiation clusters are technically ready to open.

Auto industry crisis: EU softens 2035 EV transition target

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday scrapped its mandatory 2035 switch to electric vehicles (EVs) for car manufacturers, an iconic environmental measure, citing the growing crisis facing the auto industry in Europe.

Ukraine proposes 20-point peace plan to counter US proposal on Donbas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that several nations have drafted a confidential document detailing the specific security guarantees they are prepared to offer Ukraine once the war ends.