Moldova hosts Romania, Ukraine presidents for trilateral talks

Romanian President Nicușor Dan arrived in Moldova on Wednesday to mark the country's 35th independence anniversary and hold a trilateral summit with President Maia Sandu and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Moldova tightens electoral rules ahead of Gagauzia regional vote

Moldova will hold elections for the People's Assembly of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia on November 15, 2026, exactly one year after the regional legislature's mandate expired. President Maia Sandu enacted sweeping amendments to the national Electoral Code on Wednesday, shortly after parliament passed the bill and the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) approved the official electoral calendar.

Nato delegates visit Chisinau to bolster defense and airspace

Delegates from the Nato Political Committee have arrived in Chisinau for their first official visit to Moldova in more than a decade. The officials met with President Maia Sandu to discuss bilateral cooperation, national resilience, defense capabilities, and wider regional security.

Moldova honors fallen defenders on 35th Independence Day

Moldovan leaders and war veterans laid flowers at national memorials in Chișinău on Thursday to commemorate fallen defenders as the country marked the 35th anniversary of its independence.

Moldova finds downed drone after five enter airspace from Ukraine

Moldovan police cordoned off a crash site near a southern highway on Thursday after finding a downed drone, hours after five Russian drones crossed the country's airspace from Ukraine.

Moldova plans €15m education overhaul to modernize schools

Moldova will launch a nationwide school curriculum reform in September 2027, introducing Estonian-aligned mathematics, earlier computer science classes, and modern textbooks, Education and Research Minister Dan Perciun said.

Moldova urges air defense upgrade after repeated incursions

An unauthorized airborne target breached Moldovan airspace on August 26, entering near the southeastern border village of Palanca in the Ștefan Vodă district at 17:38.

Moldova PM orders health ministry to slash dental clinic rules

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has instructed Health Minister Alexandru Gasnas to present comprehensive deregulation measures for private dental clinics at the next cabinet meeting. The directive follows consultations with medical tourism industry leaders who cited severe administrative bottlenecks and disproportionate licensing burdens.

Moldova offers up to €19,100 to attract young STEM educators

The Government of Moldova approved a measure on August 26 to extend its early-career bonus scheme to graduates entering vocational schools, colleges, and universities. Previously, these state-backed signing allowances were available exclusively to primary and secondary school teachers.

Energy and water alerts prolonged as Moldova stabilizes supplies

Moldova has extended its sector-wide energy and hydrological states of alert for an additional 30 days during a cabinet meeting on August 26. The decision addresses persistent supply chain disruptions in refined petroleum markets and critical water depletion across major transboundary reservoirs.

Moldova NGO aids 300,000 people, expands fight against online abuse

Over 300,000 individuals counseled and nearly 1,300 direct victims assisted mark the 25-year milestone of the International Center "La Strada" Moldova.

Moldova begins phased tax integration for breakaway Transnistria

The Moldovan Government is initiating a phased harmonization of the tax and customs regime applied to goods imported by businesses located in the breakaway Transnistrian region. The first set of duties will take effect on September 1.