Ungheni–Ungheni bridge: piles nearly completed on both sides of the Prut

Construction work on the future bridge over the Prut, which will connect the city of Ungheni in the Republic of Moldova with Ungheni in Romania, is progressing according to schedule. The goal is to have the bridge operational by the end of next year. The project’s progress was reviewed by Mircea Păscăluță, the Secretary of State for Transport, and his Romanian counterpart, Irinel Ionel Scrioșteanu.

Cardiologists highlight tests and habits for a healthy heart

Cardiologists assert that tests exist to evaluate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years, considering factors such as age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes, and smoking habits.

Dorin Recean: "Natural gas supply is secure"

The Republic of Moldova is prepared for the 2025–2026 heating season, according to Prime Minister Dorin Recean. He highlighted that the country has secured uninterrupted natural gas supplies. "We have ensured the security of natural gas supplies," the Prime Minister stated during a meeting of the Government Commission for Coordinating Winter Preparation Measures.

EU moves to remove customs duties on seven Moldovan crops

On Thursday, September 18, the European Union decided to support the removal of customs duties on seven agricultural products from the Republic of Moldova. This decision aims to strengthen bilateral trade relations. The products affected include plums, table grapes, apples, tomatoes, garlic, cherries, and grape juice. Although these items have already been exported to the EU market, they have not yet enjoyed full liberalisation.

ELECTIONS 2025 // Camenca separatist leader allegedly campaigns for the "Alternative" Bloc

Oleg Chisnicean, a separatist leader from the Transnistrian region, is reportedly campaigning for the "Alternative" Bloc in Chisinau. The Security Zone platform's editorial staff reported that he was spotted in one of the party's electoral tents, where he was distributing campaign materials.

Brussels warns: Moldova and Ukraine used to test Russia’s hybrid attacks on Europe

Russia's interference in the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova poses a threat not only to Chisinau but also to the entire European continent. MEP Siegfried Mureșan asserts that the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are merely a "testing ground," with the Kremlin's objective being clear: to influence elections, promote pro-Russian politicians, and undermine European democracies.

ELECTIONS 2025 // CEC sanctions a PAS candidate based on a complaint from the "Alternative" Bloc

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) issued a warning to candidate for deputy Sergiu Lazarencu, from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), following a complaint from the "Alternative" electoral bloc.

Moldovan Ambassador to Bucharest: "Hybrid attacks and voter corruption target the diaspora, but the vote’s integrity must be defended"

September 28 will be a pivotal day for the Republic of Moldova, as citizens will head to the polls to shape their future for decades to come. Victor Chirilă, the Ambassador of Moldova to Bucharest, stated in an interview with the Agerpres agency that if, after the elections, the country can form "again a pro-European parliament and a stable pro-European government," then there is a strong possibility of signing the accession agreement to the European Union by the end of 2028.

Elections 2025 — Over 2.7 million ballots printed for polling stations across the country

Over 2.7 million ballots are being printed for polling stations nationwide for the parliamentary elections on September 28. The process began on Thursday morning, September 18, at the printing house on Mitropolit Petru Movilă Str.

ZdG: "Kremlin's Digital Army" — paid by Moscow, hundreds of trolls from the Republic of Moldova organized in battalions and remunerated in lei, euros, and cryptocurrencies

Hundreds of individuals were organized into northern, southern, and central battalions and received payments "directly from Moscow." Their salaries ranged from 600 to 3,000 lei, disbursed in rubles through Promsviazbank, in euros to Moldovan cards, or in cryptocurrencies. This network, known as "InfoLider," ramped up its information attacks in the lead-up to the parliamentary elections on September 28. It specifically targeted the ruling party while promoting political groups aligned with Moscow, as revealed in a recent investigation by Ziarul de Gardă.

Illegally possessed cigarettes and ammunition seized in northern Moldova: 12 individuals under investigation by law enforcement

Twelve individuals from northern Moldova are being investigated for smuggling after law enforcement conducted 18 searches in various locations within the Edineț and Briceni districts, including the town of Lipcani. The raids, supported by the "Fulger" Brigade, uncovered large quantities of illegally held cigarettes and ammunition at a car wash and a warehouse.

Income from real estate rentals has reached 60 million lei since the beginning of the year

During the first eight months of the year, individuals renting out residential spaces contributed 60 million lei in taxes. According to the State Tax Service, this represents a 26.8% increase compared to the same period last year.