Moldova tightens rules on online political ads and paid influencers

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission unveiled sweeping legislative proposals on Monday to regulate digital campaign advertising, mandating that social media influencers and third-party groups publicly disclose all political sponsorships ahead of upcoming ballots.

Tofan urges firms to tap Ukraine recovery

Moldovan enterprises must forge direct cross-border partnerships to capitalize on Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction projects across key sectors, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan urged business leaders at Moldova Business Week 2026 in Chisinau.

Moldova postpones e-commerce parcel tax rollout to November

Moldova has postponed the introduction of a 20% Value Added Tax on international retail parcels until November 1, granting logistics operators additional time to adapt automated IT collection systems, authorities announced.

Tofan pledges deregulation to expand Romanian investment

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan urged Romanian businesses to expand their footprint in Moldova, pledging continued deregulation and tax incentives during Moldova Business Week 2026 on Monday in Chisinau.

Dniester drought threatens Chisinau drinking water supply

Chisinau residents face potential drinking water rationing as critically low levels along the Dniester River threaten municipal supply, following similar scheduled restrictions across Ukrainian cities upstream, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder warned.

Moldova expands state-funded IVF access to tackle baby crisis

Moldova will fund in vitro fertilisation procedures for medically eligible women regardless of their health insurance status starting in 2027, Health Minister Alexandru Gasnaș announced.

Rescuers train Moldovan teachers and pupils for disasters

Moldovan emergency crews launched a nationwide safety campaign across schools this week to teach pupils and educators life-saving emergency protocols, following earlier sessions that reached over 8,000 participants this year.

Moldova chase Nations League victory against Faroe Islands

Moldova's national football team faces the Faroe Islands in Chișinău on Tuesday evening, seeking their first win in the new UEFA Nations League campaign on home turf at Zimbru Stadium.

Moldovans urged to insulate homes as heating season looms

Moldovan households can cut winter energy consumption by up to 50% and lower utility bills by sealing structural air leaks and insulating multi-story buildings, energy expert Mihai Tîrșu said.

IFAD backs €260,000 reservoir revamp in southern Moldova

Farmers in southern Moldova will soon secure expanded irrigation for greenhouses and open crops as rehabilitation of a long-abandoned reservoir nears completion in Cahul district, local authorities reported.

Italy and UNDP roll out green energy grants across Moldova

Moldova launched a $450,000 grant program in Ialoveni on Monday to finance local renewable energy communities, backed by the United Nations Development Programme and Italy to accelerate citizen-led green transitions.

Moldova's regulator lifts household gas price 29%, heating up to 62%

Moldova's energy regulator ANRE raised household gas prices by 29% on Monday, to €1.29 (approx. 26.14 MDL) per cubic metre with VAT, and approved steeper heating tariffs from October 1.