Eight purebred Maine Coon cats worth 100,000 lei were smuggled into Moldova

Smuggling of purebred cats at Tudora, Ștefan Vodă district. Customs officers found eight Maine Coon cats, valued at 100,000 lei, after they were illegally brought into the Republic of Moldova.

A new candidate for Gagauzia elections: Ivan Cîlcic, registered by CECG

The Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia (CECG) has officially registered another candidate—the fourth—for the position of Governor (Bashkan) of Gagauzia. The candidate is Ivan Cîlcic, deputy chairman of the Gagauz People's Party.

Moldovans cling to neutrality despite stark defense deficits

Most Moldovans view constitutional neutrality as their primary security shield, a new poll showed Wednesday, even as an overwhelming majority acknowledges the country cannot withstand foreign aggression.

Moldova unveils free national digital repository for education

Moldova's Ministry of Education launched on Tuesday a national digital repository offering open access to more than 20,000 educational resources, designed to modernize schooling across the country without requiring user registration.

Chisinau security talks focus on drone defense and hybrid risks

Chisinau opened its annual security forum on Thursday, gathering nearly 100 international speakers to tackle Russian hybrid warfare, regional spillover from Ukraine, and mounting cross-border drone incursions.

Moldova fast-tracks US-funded high-voltage power link to Romania

The Moldovan government granted national public utility status to the planned Straseni–Gutinas high-voltage power line, fast-tracking construction on a strategic energy link with Romania, officials announced on Wednesday.

Chisinau faces water supply overhaul amid historic river drop

Moldova must overhaul its capital’s aging water infrastructure immediately, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder warned, as plummeting flows along the Dniester River threaten drinking supplies for Chisinau amid an intensifying regional drought.

Nearly 70% of Moldovans say workplace rights are respected, poll shows

Public recognition of labor rights in Moldova surged 3.5-fold over the last decade, with nearly 70% of citizens reporting their workplace protections are upheld, a national perception study revealed.

Chisinau to convene 47 education ministers for EHEA summit

Ministers of education and delegates from 47 member states will convene in Chisinau on May 27, 2027, for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the European Higher Education Area and the Global Policy Forum.

Clinical Slovakia overpowers Moldova with 4-0 win in Chisinau

Moldova suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Slovakia in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday night, as the visiting side capitalized ruthlessly on defensive lapses at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau.

Czech Republic exits Eurovision 2027 amid public media squeeze

Czech Television will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest after executive managers approved a complete withdrawal citing severe budget cuts, the public broadcaster confirmed on Tuesday, October 6.

EU and EBRD invest €130 million to modernize Moldovan irrigation

Moldova will overhaul two major centralized irrigation networks under a €130 million (approx. 2.52 billion MDL) modernization plan backed by the European Union and international lenders, the government announced.