Moldova prepares for possible attacks on energy infrastructure

Moldova has emergency power agreements with Romania and Ukraine to help restore electricity supplies if attacks or other disruptions affect its grid, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said on November 2.

Who pays for workers' computer glasses in Moldova?

Employees in Moldova who regularly work with computer screens are entitled to employer-funded eye examinations and corrective devices when required under Government Decision No. 819/2016.

Chișinău Airport targets seven million passengers in 2026

Chișinău Airport has surpassed its 2025 passenger total and is targeting seven million travellers by year-end, its administration said, as rising traffic puts pressure on infrastructure and operations.

PAS is supporting Victoria Belous from the Ministry of Finance to Chisinau City Hall

Finance Minister Victoria Belous could run as the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) candidate for mayor of Chișinău in the 2027 local elections. On November 2, the party’s municipal organisation unanimously backed her intention to enter the electoral race.

Minister Dorin Junghietu: “Vulcănești–Chișinău line will open next week”

After several delays over the past two years, the Vulcănești–Chișinău power line is set to be commissioned next week. Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced that the line will undergo testing in the coming days before becoming fully operational.

Maia Sandu: I want my country safe amidst threats from Russia and considering unification with Romania

President Maia Sandu says Moldova’s security and the risk of Russian aggression spreading are the main reasons she would support unification with Romania in a potential referendum. She argues that, amid external threats, even solutions that might seem unusual under other circumstances should be considered.

Movement restrictions and property requisition: Ministry of Defence's state of siege/wartime initiative

Restrictions on movement, the suspension of elections, the requisitioning of private property, and the obligation for certain citizens abroad to return to Moldova in the event of mobilization are among the measures that could be introduced under a state of siege or state of war. The Ministry of Defense is proposing a new legal framework to define the conditions for declaring such exceptional regimes, as well as the powers of public authorities and citizens’ obligations. The draft also addresses hybrid threats, including those that may emerge without a direct armed attack on the country.

Storm damage floods Rhodes as cars are swept away

Severe flooding hit Greece’s Rhodes island early on Monday, sweeping away cars, damaging businesses and forcing authorities to close schools in two municipal districts as emergency crews responded after torrential rain.

Strasbourg forum calls for stronger democratic foresight

Democracy leaders opened the 14th World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg on Monday, November 2, calling for stronger foresight to counter cyberattacks, disinformation and social polarisation.

UNFPA launches interactive resources for adolescents

Adolescents in the Republic of Moldova will have access to four interactive educational resources to help them understand age-related changes, manage their emotions, and build healthy relationships. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Moldova has launched the “Adolescent’s Journal”, a series of educational materials for girls and boys aged 10 to 15.

Six drones exploded in Moldova in October amid 104 airspace violations since 2022

The airspace of the Republic of Moldova has been violated 104 times since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. Of these incidents, 67 were recorded in the first ten months of 2026, including 19 in October. During that month, six drones exploded on impact with the ground, according to the Ministry of Defence.

New property and car rules reshape Moldova's winter aid

Owning a home worth more than €50,000 or a car less than three years old can disqualify households from Moldova's energy compensation programme for the 2026–2027 heating season, officials said on November 2.