"Defense is a priority": Igor Grosu announces two billion lei for security

The Republic of Moldova has nearly doubled its defense budget over the past four years, rising from under 900 million lei in 2022 to nearly two billion lei today. At the same time, its neutral status does not hinder the strengthening of its defense capabilities, given that the war on its border poses real security risks. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu made this statement during the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum 2026.

A 44-year-old Moldovan wanted for fraud was returned from the US

A 44-year-old Moldovan national, wanted internationally for committing fraud on an exceptionally large scale, has been extradited from the United States to the Republic of Moldova. The International Police Cooperation Directorate of the General Police Inspectorate carried out the extradition based on a final deportation order and with the support of the competent US authorities.

120,000 flu vaccine doses have arrived in Moldova. Who is prioritized for immunization?

The first 120,000 doses of influenza vaccine—out of a total of 240,000 doses procured for the 2026–2027 cold season—have arrived in the Republic of Moldova. The shipment has been stored at the National Vaccine Depot of the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) and is set to be distributed to public health centers for the immunization of individuals at high risk of illness.

Radio Moldova experts: Defense investments are lacking, leaving airspace vulnerable

The Republic of Moldova remains vulnerable to security threats, and strengthening defense capabilities and cooperation with partner states are essential for protecting the country, experts state in the context of the security forum held in Chisinau. According to them, the country's role must be analyzed not only through the lens of its own security but also through the contribution it can make to the security of the entire region.

Igor Grosu on adapting the Armed Forces after a closed session vote

The MPs, meeting in a closed session on October 8, voted on a new structure for the Armed Forces. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu says the changes will not affect the country's citizens.

Russia should stop disinformation; the MFA denies accusations of Moldova's 'militarization' by Russia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) rejects the accusations made by the Russian Federation's representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the alleged "militarization" of the Republic of Moldova and the country's transformation into a "logistics hub" for Ukraine. Chisinau's diplomatic service describes the claims as false and unfounded, noting that they are unsupported by evidence.

NATO Parliamentary Assembly President: "We are strengthening air defense; be ready to shoot down Russian drones"

Repeated Russian drone incursions and regional security risks necessitate heightened vigilance and the accelerated strengthening of defense capabilities, and Ukraine must be supported so it can negotiate from a position of strength. Marcos Perestrello, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and Vice-President of the Portuguese Parliament, warned that Moscow seeks to undermine the cohesion of allied and partner nations through hybrid attacks and pressure on energy infrastructure; therefore, Europe’s response must be grounded in unity.

Neutrality doesn't equal vulnerability, say European officials at Moldova Security Forum 2026

The Republic of Moldova is no longer viewed merely as a vulnerable state requiring external support to cope with security threats, but also as a partner from which the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) can learn how to counter hybrid warfare. At the same time, Russia is adapting its military tactics and could intensify attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with potential consequences for the entire region.

Moldova: Defending democracy - lessons from Chisinau at the 2026 Security Forum

The Republic of Moldova is strengthening its own defense while simultaneously contributing to regional security by countering cyberattacks and Russian manipulation. This experience offers a valuable lesson, given the risk of escalation in the war the Russian Federation is waging in Ukraine, according to participants at the third edition of the Moldova Security Forum held in Chișinău.

A 17th-century monument in Vadul-Rașcov saved by European funds

The bell tower in Vadul-Rașcov, Șoldănești District, which dates back to the 17th century, was restored and is set to be inaugurated at the end of this week.

Anatolie Nosatîi at the Moldova Security Forum 2026: Moldova cannot face security threats alone

The Republic of Moldova has had to learn on the fly how to defend its security and respond to challenges under extremely difficult conditions, and the experience it has gained could prove useful to other states in the region, says Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi. The official notes that security issues are not a matter of a state's size and that the security of the Republic of Moldova extends to the wider Black Sea region, including the European Union.

Expert about electronic waste: "We must recycle more"

Electrical and electronic waste—ranging from phones and headphones to old refrigerators and televisions—must be collected separately and sent for recycling, warns environmental expert Ruslan Nercaș. He points out that batteries from small appliances pose a particular risk, as they can contain hazardous substances and cause fires.