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.

World Bank tribunal dismisses €24M gas claim against Moldova

Moldova won an international investment arbitration dispute after a Washington tribunal dismissed compensation claims exceeding €24.1 million (approx. 471 million MDL) filed by two natural gas suppliers, officials confirmed Wednesday.

Moldova secures frontrunner EU accession roadmap for late October

The European Commission will deliver a formal accession roadmap to the Republic of Moldova on October 28, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced in Strasbourg on Tuesday, alongside plans for three other candidates.

NATO assembly chief warns Moldova faces frontline risks

Moldova stands on the frontline of escalating regional security threats, from Russian drone incursions to cyberattacks and disinformation, NATO Parliamentary Assembly President Marcos Perestrello warned in Chisinau on Tuesday.

Doctors warn untreated childhood anemia damages development

Anemia affects four in ten children worldwide, requiring clinical intervention through iron supplementation and targeted dietary adjustments in 80% of cases to prevent severe developmental harm, medical specialists warned.

Chisinau engineer develops plastic-free packaging from crop residue

Chisinau inventor Olga Fiodorov has patented an innovative biodegradable packaging material derived entirely from agricultural by-products, offering an eco-friendly food contact alternative to single-use plastics across the Republic of Moldova.

EU sees no obstacle to Moldova joining the bloc by 2030

Moldova could enter the European Union by 2030 if it maintains its current pace of structural reforms, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos told public broadcaster Moldova 1.

EU plans gradual market integration for high-performing Moldova

Moldova could secure phased integration into the European Union before formal membership, provided the candidate nation continues delivering structural reforms and maintains strict strategic alignment, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced.

Inquiry reveals widespread financial damage in Moldovan state firms

Mismanagement across eight strategic Moldovan state enterprises caused over €180.4 million (approx. 3.5 billion MDL) in financial damage between 2023 and 2026, according to findings from a special parliamentary inquiry commission.

Gagauzia closes candidate registration for regional election

A total of 133 candidates submitted registration files for Gagauzia’s regional legislature ahead of the Tuesday registration deadline, election authorities in the southern autonomous region of Moldova said.

Chisinau to phase out onboard transit conductors by 2027

Chisinau municipal authorities approved a framework on Tuesday to introduce electronic ticketing across public transit, launching a €7.5 million modernization drive that will phase out over 1,100 onboard conductors.

Mass shooting at Georgia street party leaves two dead

Gunfire killed two people and wounded 35 others early Sunday during an outdoor high school celebration in the US state of Georgia, sending hundreds fleeing amid at least 50 rounds.