Chisinau airport fuel takeover raises questions over legal transparency

The Moldovan government’s decision to take control of fuel assets at Eugen Doga International Airport, currently held by Lukoil-Moldova, marks a pivotal move in reclaiming strategic infrastructure.

Moldova’s second-largest city faces trash shutdown over municipal debt

A critical breakdown in waste management is unfolding in Bălți, Moldova’s second-largest city. The municipal enterprise responsible for infrastructure, DRCD, has seen its debt to the Țambula landfill soar past 2.5 million lei (approximately $142,000), threatening to halt sanitation services citywide.

Nearly half of Moldova’s electoral budget earmarked for party subsidies

Moldova will allocate over 66 million lei (approx. $3.7 million) to fund political parties next year. This figure accounts for nearly half of the Central Electoral Commission’s (CEC) total estimated budget of 151 million lei for 2026.

Moldova economy to grow 2.7% amid persistent IMF reform concerns

Moldova’s economy is staging a fragile recovery following years of shocks from the war in Ukraine and energy crises, but major structural risks persist, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns.

Government targets Shein and Temu with new e-commerce import duties

New taxes on international online parcels are becoming inevitable for Moldova as the nation's postal market experiences a massive surge in volume.

PAS councilors allege corruption in Chisinau City Hall building permit scandal

Councilors from the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) within the Chisinau Municipal Council are calling for the immediate resignation of five high-ranking City Hall officials.

Moldova clears path for EU accession as technical talks decouple from Ukraine

Moldova could launch "technical negotiations" with the European Union for all six policy clusters in early 2026, according to the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov.

Teleradio-Moldova reveals finalists for the Eurovision 2026 national final

Sixteen artists have secured their spots in the Eurovision 2026 National Final. The finalists were selected on December 16 following intense live auditions organized as part of the country’s official selection process.

Moldovan SMEs to cut energy costs by 20% through new EU project

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Republic of Moldova are set to sharpen their market edge by slashing overheads through a new renewable energy initiative.

Experts slam Moldova’s PACCO judicial reform as ineffective following critical report

The creation of a new unified prosecution body in Moldova, known as PACCO, is a "recipe for failure" that ignores years of functional expertise, according to justice expert Alexandru Bot.

New US visa bans target nations with security and identity flaws

The United States is set to broaden entry restrictions for citizens from nearly 40 countries, citing critical risks to national security and public safety. The measures, outlined in a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Moldova ready for EU accession talks despite Russian pressure

The European Union has recognized Moldova's significant progress in its accession journey, confirming that all six negotiation clusters are technically ready to open.