Dniester water crisis deepens along Moldova border

Persistent drought and declining water inflow from Ukraine have pushed the Dniester River to critical lows, leaving large sections overgrown with vegetation and walkable on foot.

Moldova draft law shifts governance of Gagauzia broadcaster GRT

The Moldovan Parliament has introduced a bill to change how the supervisory board of Gagauzia’s regional public broadcaster, GRT, is selected. Under the proposal, the national Audiovisual Council would organize the selection contest instead of the regional assembly.

Moldovan capital real estate recovers after official data correction

The real estate market in Chisinau is recovering visibly, defying last year's pessimistic projections. Newly revised data from the Public Institution Real Estate Cadastre reveals that property transactions in 2025 fell by just 11% compared to 2024, far below the 60% collapse suggested by preliminary figures.

Moldova HiTech Park master plan paves way for 21,000 high-tech jobs

Moldova HiTech Park has officially transitioned to the urban planning phase following the presentation of its master plan on August 13 for a 50-hectare technology and innovation campus in Stauceni, a suburb of Chisinau.

Central bank rate hike elevates Moldovan state debt costs

The National Bank of Moldova’s policy rate hike from 5% to 7.5% has done little to curb consumer lending, while swiftly driving up state borrowing costs. Economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță highlights an unusual disconnect as annual inflation slows while borrowing policy tightens.

Moldova exempts diaspora citizens from inheritance tax

Moldovan citizens living abroad will remain exempt from inheritance tax under the proposed 2027 fiscal policy, the Ministry of Finance announced.

Fake officers trick Moldovan woman into selling home

Moldovan police have documented five new cases of phone fraud, including three earlier incidents recently reported by victims. Total financial losses from these cases exceed 1 million MDL (approx. €51,000).

Moldova delays Zarea Hotel sale to boost bidding competition

Moldova's Public Property Agency (PPA) has extended the privatization tender deadline for the state-owned Zarea Hotel from August 19 to October 20.

Warsaw nears deal to exchange aging MiG-29 fighters for drones

Poland plans to send Soviet-built MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine within the coming weeks. In exchange, Warsaw will receive a batch of long-range attack drones and the manufacturing technology required to produce them, according to sources cited by Wirtualna Polska.

Moldova busts €358k tax evasion scheme in building sector

Moldovan authorities have uncovered a large-scale tax evasion scheme in the construction sector, estimating damages to the state budget at over €358,000 (approx. 7 million MDL) for 2024.

Severe EU drought forces early use of winter feed

A severe drought sweeping across Europe has forced livestock farmers to tap into winter feed reserves months ahead of schedule, as dried-up pastures and damaged crops severely curtail animal feed supplies.

Moldelectrica reconnects key 330 kV grid line following storm

Moldova’s state power grid operator, Moldelectrica, has fully repaired and re-energized the 330 kV Bălți–Dnestrovsk overhead power line following severe storm damage on 6 August.