Semion Duja, renowned Moldovan clarinetist, died

Musician Semion Duja, a People's Artist and university professor, has passed away at the age of 79. His death means a significant loss to the musical culture of the Republic of Moldova. The Union of Musicians of Moldova confirmed the news on Saturday, honouring Duja as one of the nation's foremost clarinettists and educators. His legacy will undoubtedly continue to influence future generations.

Renovating the Chisinau Circus is a priority in the EU-funded €1.9 billion Economic Growth Plan

The Chisinau Circus is entering a new phase of rehabilitation aimed at its complete reopening, as part of the Economic Growth Plan funded by the European Union. This announcement follows a working visit by Minister of Culture Cristian Jardan, who inspected the building's condition and discussed development priorities with the institution's administration.

Ambassador Tadas Valionis: "The Republic of Moldova has a historic opportunity to join the EU"

The Republic of Moldova currently has a historic opportunity to become a member of the European Union (EU), according to Tadas Valionis, the Lithuanian Ambassador to Chisinau, in an interview with Radio Moldova. These remarks were made during the commemoration of the 12th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius, where the Association Agreement and the Free Trade Agreement with the European Union were initialed. The Ambassador highlighted that the results of the elections held on September 28 confirm the European path that our country has chosen to pursue.

Holodomor victims commemorated in Chisinau: "A tragic page"

The victims of the Holodomor were commemorated in Chișinău during an event attended by several Ukrainian citizens and diplomatic representatives. The event began with a moment of silence, followed by a visit to an exhibition of historical photographs that depicted the suffering of the population during 1932-1933. The program also included a screening of a documentary about this national tragedy.

Two drones from Ukraine’s direction crossed Moldova, prompting a temporary airspace closure

The airspace of the Republic of Moldova was closed as an emergency measure for approximately one hour and ten minutes, from 10:43 PM to 11:53 PM on the night of November 28 to 29. This action was taken after two unidentified drones flew illegally over the national territory, posing a direct threat to aviation safety, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI).

Experts on the rise of online commerce: "Price and assortment motivate Moldovans"

Online commerce in the Republic of Moldova achieved a record value of 464 million euros last year, according to the study "Moldova E-Commerce Market 2025" conducted by AmCham Moldova. While an increasing number of Moldovans are opting for online shopping due to lower prices and quick delivery times, the country still faces challenges with digitalization. The technological infrastructure has not kept pace with the rapid growth of online commerce.

Expert-Grup: Moldova needs deep reform to fight poverty

The Moldovan economy is projected to grow by two percent this year, increasing to three percent next year, a rate significantly below the average recorded in the European Union (EU) states.

$100M corruption probe: EU pressure on Zelensky's circle

The European Union’s Justice Commissioner has issued a stark warning that Kyiv must clean up its politics amid a reported $100 million corruption probe targeting the inner circle of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Politico.

Moldovan Leu: NBM on phasing out low denomination notes

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is gradually withdrawing the 1, 5, and 10 Lei banknotes from circulation as they become worn.

New travel paradigm: Moldova’s tourism boom of 2025

The year 2025 marks the best results in the history of Moldovan tourism, states Veaceslav Ioniță, an economic policy expert at the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives (IDIS) "Viitorul."

Gasoline and diesel prices in Moldova see slight decrease

Gasoline and diesel prices have decreased by up to 2% this week. According to the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE), this development is driven by the drop in international Platts quotations.

Moldova: Trade unions reject $354 minimum wage hike

Trade unions in Moldova have rejected the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection’s proposal to increase the national minimum wage from 5,500 to 6,300 Moldovan Lei (MDL) for 2026.