Marin Robu won a bronze medal at the World Championships

Moldovan weightlifter Marin Robu won the bronze medal at the World Weightlifting Championships held in Ningbo, China. Our athlete placed third in the snatch event, in the under-85-kilogram weight category.

AND launches a digital platform for reporting snow-covered road operations

Snow-clearing and anti-icing operations on national roads will be monitored and reported in real time through a new digital platform launched by the National Road Administration (AND). The system was presented on November 2 during a training session for road maintenance crews.

Moldovan journalists face intimidation; solidarity and law enforcement are vital

The Republic of Moldova is witnessing a worrying rise in attacks against journalists. Although legal safeguards are in place, Petru Macovei, director of the Association of Independent Press (API), says they are not being adequately enforced. He stresses that media solidarity and public pressure are essential to fighting impunity.

New hearing in the "Bank Fraud" case: Plahotniuc’s defense seeks prosecutor's recusal

On Monday, November 2, the Chișinău Court of Appeal continues hearings in the “bank fraud” case, in which former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc was sentenced to 19 years in prison at first instance. He is attending the hearing via videoconference from Penitentiary No. 13 in Chișinău. The judges are set to examine motions filed by his defense team.

One candidate, 588 voters: Gagauzia's electoral imbalance

Promo-LEX has identified sharp disparities in voter-to-candidate ratios across Gagauzia's 35 electoral districts ahead of the November 15 vote for the People's Assembly, with figures ranging from 101 to 2,310.

Scammers pressure homeowners to sell and hand over proceeds

Scammers are pressuring homeowners in Moldova to sell their apartments and hand over the proceeds, posing as police officers or security officials, real estate representatives warn.

Authorities assessed winter preparations for citizens and the economy

Energocom has fully contracted the planned volumes of natural gas through March 2027. Furthermore, security stocks totaling 56.3 million cubic meters have been fully established and are stored in Romania and Ukraine. These data were presented at a meeting of the Commission for winter preparedness on November 2.

National Army will receive 62 military trucks from a joint procurement with Romania under the SAFE program

The National Army of the Republic of Moldova is set to receive 62 multifunctional military trucks through a joint procurement initiative with Romania, the first of its kind under the European SAFE (Security Action for Europe) mechanism. The participation documents were signed on November 2 at the Victoria Palace in Bucharest, in the presence of Romanian official Luca Niculescu and the two countries’ defense ministers, Anatolie Nosatîi and Ștefan-Radu Oprea.

Four mayors elected outright; Delacău referendum passes with 96% “YES” votes

The local elections on November 1 concluded with first-round victories in four of the five localities where voters elected mayors. In Novosiolovca, in the Taraclia district—where only one candidate ran—voter turnout fell below the minimum threshold required to validate the election. Meanwhile, in the village of Delacău, in Anenii Noi district, a local referendum resulted in 96.11% of participants voting in favor of the "YES" option.

Kazakhstan's ambassador: Moldova can be a key link between Central Asia and Europe

The Republic of Moldova could become a key link in the Middle Corridor, an international trade route connecting China and Central Asia with Europe while bypassing Russia. The Port of Giurgiulești and the country’s railway infrastructure could play an important role in facilitating the movement of goods between the two regions.

Energy compensation registration: How to apply

Starting today, November 2, citizens can apply for energy compensation for the 2026–2027 cold season. Applications can be submitted online via the compensatii.gov.md platform or with assistance from social workers and specialists at public service centers.

Large farms are increasing, while small holdings are disappearing in the livestock sector

Agriculture in the Republic of Moldova grew by 11.5% in the first nine months of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. While commercial farms are increasing production, individual households are seeing declines in livestock numbers and milk output. The number of dairy cows kept by households fell by 10% in just one year, while the pig population on agricultural enterprises rose by 54.6%.