Seven associations awarded for community impact

Seven organizations and associations that contribute to community development in the Republic of Moldova were honored at the Civil Society Gala. They received grants to further advance their projects, highlighting the active role of civil society and emphasizing the need for ongoing support.

“Bitter victory” in paid parking case, Chirtoacă

The former mayor of Chisinau, Dorin Chirtoacă, was acquitted by the Centru Court of Appeal in the paid parking case. He described the outcome as "a bitter victory" and mentioned that he does not rule out the possibility of continuing the trial if the decision is challenged at the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ). Meanwhile, the accusers have not yet made a decision, stating that "The Prosecutor's Office will analyze the feasibility of contesting the decision within the legal deadline."

Electric car adoption surpasses expectations in Moldova

The Republic of Moldova has approximately 11,000 registered electric cars and over 81,500 hybrid vehicles, including plug-in hybrids. Experts predict that if the current growth rate continues, the number of fully electric cars could double by 2030.

New ambassadors to India and Portugal get approval

The Foreign Policy Committee of Parliament has approved the appointments of Inga Ionesii and Sergiu Gurduza as ambassadors of the Republic of Moldova to India and Portugal.

Romania calls for stronger anti-drone defenses

Romania has requested NATO allies to temporarily deploy systems on its territory to counter Russian drones. This request comes in the wake of the Galati incident, during which a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building, resulting in injuries to two people. Support is needed until the new anti-drone systems purchased by Romania through the SAFE program are delivered.

Doina Nistor: HiTech Park could contribute 5–7% of GDP

Moldova HiTech Park, the country's first advanced technological park of national strategic importance, spans 50 hectares in the Chisinau Arena area. It aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the business environment. The park is expected to create over 20,000 jobs and generate an economic impact of approximately 1.3 billion dollars, according to Doina Nistor, chairwoman of the Moldova HiTech Park Board of Directors.

Alexandru Munteanu addresses Summit in Sofia

On Wednesday, June 10, regional leaders will convene in Sofia to discuss solutions for security and sustainable development in South-Eastern Europe during the South-Eastern European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Summit. Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu is scheduled to deliver a speech that will emphasize the importance of strengthening regional cooperation.

Moldova will ratify ILO Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention in 2026

The Republic of Moldova will ratify Convention No. 156 of the International Labour Organization (ILO) this year. This convention promotes equal opportunities for workers with family responsibilities. The announcement was made by Igor Zubcu, President of the National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM), during the 114th session of the International Labour Conference.

NBS data shows ongoing population loss through migration

The population residing in the Republic of Moldova continued to decline, reaching 2.365 million at the beginning of 2026, almost 23 thousand fewer than the previous year.

TRM seeks new General Director

The Supervisory Board of the Public Institution "Teleradio-Moldova" (TRM) announced a competition for the position of general director following the resignation of Vlad Țurcanu.

Demographer: Moldova has fewer and fewer young mothers

In 2025, the Republic of Moldova continued to experience population decline, although the rate of depopulation slowed compared to 2024. Another persistent demographic challenge for our country is the extremely low birth rate. In 2025, only 22,100 children were born, marking the lowest figure since the country declared its independence.

Chef Veaceslav Mitioglo will represent Moldova at “Chef of the World 2026” with a traditional recipe

A chef from Moldova will take part in an international culinary competition hosted by China from June 11 to 23. Veaceslav Mitioglo, who works for a restaurant chain in Chișinău, says he will present a traditional Moldovan recipe reinterpreted for Chinese tastes and culinary culture.