Energy Minister Junghietu assures fuel security despite 60-day emergency status

The Moldovan government has declared a 60-day state of energy alert effective March 4, responding to extreme market volatility caused by the Middle East conflict.

Energy Minister: Russian gas unviable amid contractual breaches

Moldova’s Energy Minister, Dorin Junghietu, has ruled out returning to a long-term supply contract with Gazprom. Speaking on the "Rezoomat" program, Junghietu emphasized that the nation will instead accelerate its integration into the European energy market to ensure national security.

U.S. strikes over 5,000 targets as Israel neutralizes Hezbollah financial hubs in Beirut

President Donald Trump has asserted that the conflict with Iran is nearing a decisive conclusion, citing the near-total depletion of the Iranian navy and munitions. The statements triggered an immediate decline in global oil prices.

ANSA: Most fruits and vegetables on the market are safe; non-compliant lots blocked from consumers

Most fruits and vegetables available in stores and markets in the Republic of Moldova are safe to eat, according to data from the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). Last year, over 91% of the samples analyzed were found to comply with legal pesticide limits.

Deputy PM Valeriu Chiveri discussed the Transnistrian conflict with Romanian officials in Bucharest

Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, met with Romanian officials in Bucharest to discuss recent developments in the Transnistrian conflict resolution process. They also covered the regional security situation and the coordination of efforts to support the Republic of Moldova's stability and resilience.

EU Council President urges preparations for “next enlargement,” including Moldova and Ukraine

The future of Ukraine, Moldova, and six Western Balkan states lies within the European Union, but decisive steps, including in Brussels, are needed to make enlargement a reality in the coming years.

Pollution alert on the Nistru: Oil slicks spotted at Naslavcea and Otaci

Environmental authorities were alerted after oil slicks appeared on the Nistru near Naslavcea and Otaci on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 10. Specialists are investigating the pollution source and monitoring the situation.

New rules for gas reserves for the Transnistrian region. Draft prepared by the Energy Ministry

The entity responsible for supplying natural gas to the Transnistrian region must create reserves that cover at least 15 percent of the average annual consumption of all consumers on the left bank of the Nistru, calculated over the past five years. The new rules appear in a draft law on strengthening the security of natural gas supply for the left bank region, presented on March 10 by the Ministry of Energy.

In Vilnius, Maia Sandu: “A Moldova anchored in the EU strengthens Europe’s eastern flank. Ukraine must win”

Moldova contributes to European security and reaffirms support for Ukraine, President Maia Sandu said in Vilnius during a joint press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. She stressed that the country’s European integration would guarantee security for Chișinău and strengthen the eastern flank of the European Union. Maia Sandu also said that Moldova follows Lithuania’s path toward the European Union.

Nearly a quarter of Moldova’s electricity comes from renewables

In 2025, nearly a quarter of the electricity consumed in the Republic of Moldova came from renewable sources. This increase in the share of green energy was driven by a growing number of producers and a rapid expansion of installed capacities at the national level, according to the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED).

Ludmila’s case from Hâncești highlighted at UN: “I spoke for all Moldovan women facing violence”

The Moldovan authorities have committed to strengthening the national system for preventing, protecting against, and holding accountable those involved in cases of violence against women. This commitment was announced by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Doina Gherman, during the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, which focused on access to justice.

Israel extends restrictions until March 14; guidance for Moldovans in the region

The situation in the Middle East remains tense. Moldovan citizens in the region are urged to remain vigilant and comply with the measures enacted by local authorities. It is also important to follow the official Facebook pages of our embassies for information on available evacuation options. Currently, dozens of Moldovans are still waiting to be evacuated from areas affected by the tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran.