Moldova and Lithuania to launch direct flights amid closer security ties

Moldova and Lithuania will launch direct flights between Chisinau and Vilnius starting April 1, 2026. Foreign Ministers Mihai Popșoi and Kęstutis Budrys announced the move during a high-level diplomatic meeting in Chisinau on February 6.

€2 million investment to anchor Moldova’s southern academic hub through UTM merger

The Technical University of Moldova (UTM) is set to integrate the "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" State University in Cahul, a structural move aimed at revitalizing higher education in the country’s southern region.

Technical incident at MGRES forces brief blackout as plant shifts to coal stocks

A technical failure at the Moldovan Thermoelectric Plant (MGRES) triggered a partial blackout across the Transnistrian region on Friday, February 6.

Vice PM Osmochescu signals production shift: Industrial output and investments surge in Moldova

Moldova’s economy grew by at least 2.7% in 2025, significantly outperforming the initial 1.3% forecast, according to Vice Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu.

Moldova targets 2030 EU entry despite geopolitical headwinds and regional vetoes

The European Commission will initiate a rigorous monthly oversight of Moldova’s reform progress starting March 2026. President Maia Sandu announced the measure, signaling that state institutions failing to meet integration benchmarks will face immediate leadership changes.

Parliament demands urgent clarification after new security law blocks native-born citizens

Moldovan authorities are expected to submit formal proposals today to resolve administrative gridlocks caused by the nation’s recently updated Citizenship Law.

State Road Administration mobilizes massive response as icy conditions grip Moldova

Moldovan authorities remain on high alert as severe black ice and freezing rain continue to disrupt traffic across the national road network.

President Sandu signals shift toward statutory local government consolidation by 2026

The Republic of Moldova is accelerating its administrative-territorial reform, aiming to reduce the number of districts and merge inefficient local town halls. President Maia Sandu recently clarified that while the government prioritizes voluntary mergers, statutory consolidation will become mandatory for localities unable to sustain quality public services.

Moldova to launch strategic growth program to unlock EU-funded infrastructure investments

President Maia Sandu announced that the administration led by Alexandru Munteanu will unveil a comprehensive economic acceleration program by the end of this month. The plan aims to bypass internal and external bottlenecks to stimulate national growth.

25th Winter Olympics begin: Teleradio-Moldova deploys onsite team for 100-hour broadcast marathon

The 25th edition of the Winter Olympic Games officially begins today at 21:00, marking the start of a premier global spectacle hosted across Northern Italy. From February 6 to 22, the event will span iconic locations from the streets of Milan to the peaks of the Dolomites.

Brussels denies US Congressional allegations of censorship in Balkan ballots

The European Commission has strongly rejected allegations from a US Congressional report accusing the EU of censoring free speech on social media and interfering in national elections. The document specifically highlights last year’s electoral processes in Moldova and Romania as focal points of alleged institutional overreach.

Transport strike in Chisinau: APOTA accuses regulators of protecting unauthorized bus stations

The Employers' Association of Road Transport Operators (APOTA) announced a protest in front of the National Auto Transport Agency (ANTA) headquarters for Thursday, February 12.