Moldova secures €150M EIB loan to boost agribusiness

Moldova’s Parliament has ratified a €150 million (approx. 2.94 billion MDL) preferential loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize the nation's agrifood sector under the "Livada Moldovei 2" project.

Moldova sentences ex-bank director to 13 years in €153M fraud case

A Chisinau court has sentenced Grigore Gacikevici, the former head of state-controlled Banca de Economii (BEM), to 13 years in prison following a first-instance ruling on Thursday, July 30.

Moldovan embassies to halt civil registration intake during August

Moldovan citizens living abroad will be unable to submit new civil registration applications at diplomatic missions and consular posts from 1 to 31 August 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the temporary pause to facilitate a transition to an upgraded national IT platform.

Moldovan PM makes inaugural foreign visit to Romania for EU talks

Romanian President Nicușor Dan reaffirmed full support for the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Union during high-level meetings at Cotroceni Palace on Thursday, July 30.

Poland investigates suspected Russian missile crash near border

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated on Thursday, July 30, that a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile likely entered Polish airspace overnight.

Moldovan parliament invites 1991 generation to mark 35 years

The Moldovan Parliament has launched a national campaign titled "I Am the Moldova 35 Generation," inviting citizens born in 1991—the year the country declared independence—to share their reflections on what their homeland means to them as it reaches its 35-year milestone.

Moldova property values triple as cadastre audit completes

A nationwide real estate assessment in Moldova has increased average property cadastral values by 2.9 times.

Moldova's new PM Tofan visits Bucharest to deepen strategic ties

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan arrived in Bucharest on Thursday, July 30, marking his first official foreign trip since taking office.

Moldovan finance minister Belous steps down from parliamentary seat

Moldovan Finance Minister Victoria Belous has submitted her resignation as a Member of Parliament, effective July 31. The decision follows her appointment to lead the Finance Ministry in the newly sworn-in cabinet of Prime Minister Vasile Tofan on July 22.

Moldova PM admits vetting error, promises caution on agriculture pick

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan confirmed that the government will take its time before appointing a new Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry following the resignation of Radu Musteața. Tofan stressed that agriculture remains one of the country's most challenging portfolios, requiring extensive consultations and thorough candidate vetting.

Chisinau builds emergency fuel and water stocks under alert

The Chisinau Commission for Exceptional Situations mandated the creation of strategic fuel and water reserves on July 29. The decision follows a 30-day national state of alert triggered by energy supply chain bottlenecks and critically low water levels in the Dniester River.

PM Vasile Tofan outlines economic and security goals

Moldova’s European integration path, strengthening ties with foreign partners, and attracting investment were the central focus of Prime Minister Vasile Tofan’s meeting with accredited ambassadors in Chișinău.