Moldovan cabinet approves senior government resignations and changes

The Moldovan Cabinet of Ministers accepted the resignations of State Agency on Intellectual Property (AGEPI) Director Iulian Iorga and two other senior state officials during its meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Un-degreed youth hire at Moldovan Ministry sparks patronage debate

Moldova’s ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faces renewed political scrutiny over public sector hiring practices following revelations regarding rapid youth wing appointments.

From rural Moldova to global markets: Artisan scales workshop

Mihail Nazarco, a craftsman from the village of Ciolacu Nou in northern Moldova, builds professional musical instruments that are shipped as far as Australia.

Moldova launches real-time medicine tracking to prevent shortages

Moldova is establishing a national digital platform to monitor daily pharmaceutical inventories and flag supply risks before they impact patients. The system will track stock levels across importers, distributors, retail pharmacies, and healthcare facilities nationwide.

Chisinau fairs: School supply costs reach €1,000 per family

Preparations for the upcoming academic year are in full swing across Moldova as parents flood seasonal school fairs in the capital. Vendors across all sectors of Chisinau are offering a wide array of goods, ranging from basic stationery and backpacks to clothing and footwear.

Drone strikes trigger severe fuel deficit across 33 Russian regions

Severe fuel shortages have engulfed 33 Russian regions, forcing hundreds of gas stations to close completely or restrict sales.

Classical music revitalizes historic manors across Moldova

The Moldo Crescendo classical music festival wrapped up its "Concerts at the Manor" series at the 19th-century Balioz Manor complex in Ivancea. The project combines live performances with heritage site visits, aiming to bring classical music to audiences beyond the capital city of Chisinau.

Toxic smoke engulfs central Moldova as landfill fire spreads to forest

Emergency services and local authorities in central Moldova have stabilized a major landfill blaze after two days of intense firefighting. The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at the municipal dump in Călărași and rapidly spread to an adjacent forest strip, scorching nearly four hectares of land.

Moldovan educators demand promised pay hikes ahead of mass protests

Education workers will protest on Wednesday, August 19, in Chisinau’s Great National Assembly Square, demanding that authorities honor promised salary increases starting September 1. The rally, organized by the Education and Science Trade Union Federation (FSEȘ), will take place between 09:00 and 11:30 AM.

Chișinău substation nears launch for European power imports

Finalization works at the Chișinău Electrical Substation, part of the strategic 400 kV Vulcănești–Chișinău overhead power line, have entered their conclusive phase.

Moldova injects €203m into manufacturing to boost investments

Moldova is set to double its state aid scheme for capital investments from 2 billion MDL to 4 billion MDL (€203M / approx. 4B MDL), according to a draft resolution scheduled for Cabinet review on August 19.

Moldova demands €23.2m Russian spill damages for Dniester

Moldova is preparing legal proceedings in international courts to claim €23.2 million (approx. 455 million MDL) in compensation from the Russian Federation following a major environmental disaster on the Dniester River in March 2026.