EBRD-funded €9.2m road upgrade cuts Moldova transit by 90 min

Residents of Moldova's northern Dondușeni and Ocnița districts now benefit from modernized transport infrastructure following the completion of the Arionești–Otaci road segment.

Moldova secures full power coverage for Monday amid energy alert

State energy trader Energocom announced that Moldova's electricity needs for Monday, August 10, are fully covered. The company procured a total of 10,502 megawatt-hours (MWh) to meet national consumption.

Wealth probe into ex-Moldatsa chief shelved amid political fallout

Moldova's National Integrity Authority (ANI) has declined to launch an investigation into the personal wealth and assets of Dumitru Vangheli, the former interim administrator of state air navigation company Moldatsa. The decision follows a request by the Public Property Agency (APP) to review potential declaration violations.

Moldova bank tax hike could trim 127 million euro in lending

Moldova's government has proposed raising the corporate profit tax for banks and financial institutions from 12% to 18% as part of a single-year solidarity measure for 2027.

SEPA integration cuts cross-border transfer fees for Moldova

Moldova’s integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) has saved citizens and businesses over €13.2 million (approx. 258 million MDL) in its first ten months of operation.

Six investigated in Italy over fatal failure to assist worker

Italian prosecutors in Padua have placed six people under investigation following the death of a 35-year-old Moldovan national who collapsed on a construction site on August 4.

Moldovan envoy recalled over hybrid missile explosion near border

Moldova has temporarily recalled its ambassador to Russia, Lilian Darii, for urgent consultations in Chisinau following a severe security incident near the Ukrainian border.

Sandu pledges air security upgrade following border incident

Moldova will prioritize strengthening its airspace surveillance and defense capabilities as Russia's war against Ukraine increasingly threatens civilian areas, President Maia Sandu announced. The statement follows an incident on Sunday, August 9, when a hybrid drone-missile device crashed and exploded near the village of Crocmaz in the Ștefan Vodă district.

Moldovan national killed in high-impact Warsaw collision

A 27-year-old Moldovan national died late Tuesday in a violent motorcycle collision in Warsaw, Polish authorities confirmed. Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that its embassy in Poland is in direct contact with local officials to provide all necessary consular assistance.

Over 1M flee as Typhoon Dolphin batters China's eastern coast

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest tropical cyclone to strike China this year, slammed into the country's eastern coast on Sunday, August 9. The storm unleashed torrential downpours and gale-force winds, triggering widespread flooding and devastating landslides. Transport networks across eastern China suffered severe disruptions, forcing over one million residents to evacuate their homes.

Ukrainian drone strike hits major Russian petrochemical hub, 13 dead

A massive morning drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, killed at least 13 people—including a child—and injured 39 others on August 10, according to Russian officials.

Moldovan companies invited to join economic mission in Vienna

Moldovan companies can now register for an official trade mission to Vienna, taking place from September 8–10, 2026. The event aims to boost exports, attract foreign investment, and establish strategic partnerships between Moldovan and Austrian businesses.