Brussels weighs voluntary fuel curbs as Iran supply risks mount

The European Commission has urged member states to consider reducing oil and gas consumption, particularly in the transport sector, as it prepares for a "prolonged disruption" of energy supplies caused by the war in Iran.

Pro-Western PAS fills 14th vacant seat in Moldovan Parliament

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) is set to validate Silvia Bondarenco as the newest member of Parliament on Tuesday, representing the pro-Western Action and Solidarity Party (PAS).

Energocom sees stable gas supply despite commercial stock dip

Moldova’s state energy enterprise, Energocom, has largely depleted its commercial gas stocks following peak winter demand. However, the company confirms that strategic security reserves remain untouched and sufficient for national grid balancing.

Deadline looms for Moldova’s mandatory health insurance payments

Unemployed and self-employed citizens in Moldova have one day left to pay their mandatory health insurance premiums at a significantly reduced rate.

Moldova briefly shuts airspace as Russian-style drone crosses border

Moldova’s Ministry of Defence reported an unauthorised violation of its airspace on Tuesday evening after military radars detected a Shahed-type drone entering from Ukraine.

DOR program opens for registration: students from Romania and abroad eligible

The Diaspora Relations Office (BRD) is now accepting registrations for the government program "DOR - Diaspora Origins Returns." This initiative is designed for children and young people both in the country and abroad, with the goal of promoting and preserving national traditions and values. Participation is free, and applications can be submitted between March 30 and April 22.

Transnistrian region extends deadline for second salary installment

The authorities in the Transnistrian region have announced an extension for the deadline to pay the second instalment of salaries. Instead of being paid by the end of this month, salaries will now be disbursed by the 9th of the following month. This decision, made during a meeting of the unrecognized executive from the left bank of the Nistru on Monday, March 30, is attributed to budgetary challenges and the need for more flexible resource management.

Moldova may shift to energy alert status, CNMC director

The Republic of Moldova may return to a state of alert in the energy sector, while the current state of emergency could be lifted. This announcement was made by Serghei Diaconu, the head of the National Crisis Management Center (CNMC), during the March 30 edition of the "La 360 de grade" show on Radio Moldova.

Traffic resumes at Moldova–Ukraine border

All border crossing points in the northern part of the Republic of Moldova along the Moldovan-Ukrainian border have resumed normal operations after being temporarily suspended for technical and safety reasons.

Moldovan authorities ready to act if human metapneumovirus cases detected

The Republic of Moldova is monitoring the spread of human metapneumovirus, a respiratory virus that has led to numerous illnesses in the US and the UK. This virus has also reached Romania and Ukraine. Despite an increase in cases worldwide since the beginning of the year, Moldova has not raised its alert level.

Summer flights unveiled: Chișinău International Airport announces new destinations

Chisinau "Eugen Doga" International Airport announces the start of the 2026 summer season, featuring an expanded flight network with access to 70 destinations across 33 countries, served by 28 airlines.

Alexandru Munteanu heads to Bucharest Tuesday for a Southeast Europe security conference

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu will visit Bucharest on March 31, 2026, to attend an international conference on security and economic development in Southeastern Europe.