Moldovan MPs back grain import licenses to protect local farmers

Moldova's parliament approved a provisional grain and oilseed import licensing regime in first reading on Thursday, while senior lawmakers demanded extending the protections through 2027 to shield domestic farmers from regional market shocks.

Moldovan inquiry reveals ghost firms and illegal board earnings

Moldovan lawmakers referred dozens of audit reports to prosecutors on Thursday, revealing widespread mismanagement of state-owned enterprises, unmonitored public assets, and officials unlawfully collecting up to €20,000 annually from multiple board seats.

Moldovan lawmakers back €4.3M UNITAR defense support package

On 2 September, the Foreign Policy Committee of Moldova’s Parliament endorsed an agreement with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to implement a €4.32 million (approx. 84.7 million MDL) grant project.

Over 130 Moldovan councils join EAST GATE to access EU funds

Over 130 Moldovan local authorities will secure direct access to European Union regional development funds by joining the newly formed EAST GATE European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation, officials announced in Chișinău.

Doctors urge specialist care as ragweed season peaks

Health specialists in Moldova are warning residents against self-medication as peak ragweed pollination poses acute respiratory risks for an estimated 20 percent of the population across the country.

Defense chief pledges army modernization on 35th anniversary

Moldova marked the 35th anniversary of its National Army on Thursday, as Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi praised service members and highlighted ongoing military modernization to protect civilian security and regional stability.

Russia bypasses Western sanctions via Maldives cargo hub, records show

The Maldives has emerged as a key transit hub funneling hundreds of millions of dollars in restricted Western goods to Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing flight records and logistics data.

Moldova overhauls farm aid for EU entry as growers sound alarm over debt backlog

Moldova faces demanding European Union accession negotiations in agriculture, officials and industry leaders warned Monday, as the country races to overhaul farm subsidies, align vast swathes of legislation, and resolve mounting financial backlogs.

Ninth Bookfest book fair opens in Chisinau with 30,000 titles

The ninth edition of the Bookfest International Book Fair opened in Chisinau on Wednesday, showcasing over 30,000 titles brought by 30 publishing houses from both the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

Moldovan lawmakers open autumn session to debate budget revisions and EU alignment

Moldova’s parliament will convene on Thursday, September 3, for its first plenary sitting of the autumn session, where lawmakers are scheduled to examine 17 draft laws, including five aimed at aligning national legislation with European Union standards.

Berlin ramps up Ukraine air defense following Leipzig drone incident

Germany will supply Ukraine with additional IRIS-T surface-to-air missile systems and thousands of strike drones, with deliveries scheduled to begin this September, German broadcaster N-tv reported, citing senior government sources.

Moldovan lawmakers convene to advance EU reforms and exit CIS pact

Moldova’s Parliament will convene on Thursday, September 3, for its inaugural plenary sitting of the autumn legislative session. Lawmakers are scheduled to review 17 draft bills over two days, with five key proposals aimed at aligning national frameworks with European Union standards.