A new institution will manage protected natural areas, with authorities preparing a new structure

A new public institution, "Protected Natural Areas" is to be established in the Republic of Moldova, responsible for the unified administration of the network of protected natural areas. The new entity will centralize the management of ecological zones that were previously administered in a fragmented manner by various entities subordinate to the "Moldsilva" Agency.

Nobel Foundation announces an increase in prize money to 1.1 million euros

The value of the Nobel Prize will be 12 million Swedish kronor in 2026, equivalent to approximately 1.1 million euros, for each category. The decision to increase it by one million kronor compared to previous years was announced by the Nobel Foundation and coincides with the 125th anniversary of the awards.

Foreign Ministry of Romania condemns the illegal Russian polling stations in Transnistrian region

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania condemns the holding of elections for the State Duma of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine between September 18 and 20, as well as the opening of polling stations for this vote in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, without the consent of the constitutional authorities in Chișinău.

Râșcani poaching: Killing Red Book birds caused over 65,000 lei in environmental damage

The investigation into the poaching incident in Râșcani, where five birds listed in the Red Book were killed, has determined that environmental damage exceeding 65,000 lei was caused. Law enforcement established that four individuals were present in the area on the day the offense was committed, but they have not yet been identified.

Drones flew over Căplani and Olănești near the eastern border

The Border Police of the Republic of Moldova recorded a series of illegal overflights of national airspace on the morning of September 19, 2026. Authorities have not identified any debris or a potential explosion site.

Moldova's security is jeopardized by Russia's war in Ukraine, MFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) condemns the incident on September 18 near the village of Colonița, where components of a turbojet-powered drone were found after an explosion.

Potholes: A nightmare road to Cheltuitori village

Suburban residents accuse Chisinau City Hall of failing to repair roads around the capital, which remain riddled with potholes after last winter. The road at the entrance to the village of Cheltuitori looks like a war zone, frustrating drivers. The mayor of Cheltuitori says the Chisinau authorities manage this stretch of road. Officials from the capital's City Hall promise to assess the road to determine what interventions can be made.

Moldova's tourism is rising, with foreign visitors up 25%

The Republic of Moldova is attracting more foreign and domestic tourists. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer, the number of foreign tourists visiting the country in the first six months of this year was 25% higher than during the same period last year. Authorities attribute this growth to authentic experiences, uncrowded destinations, and opportunities to discover Moldovan culture, cuisine, and wines.

Junghietu explains why Moldova must maintain its strategic gas reserve

The Republic of Moldova's security gas stocks cannot be used to temporarily lower gas prices, as they are the country's strategic reserve for crises and can cover only about ten days of winter consumption. Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu made this clarification after Vadim Ceban, Acting Chairman of the Management Board of Moldovagaz S.A., proposed using these reserves to mitigate the impact of rising prices on consumers.

Over 24 tons of spoiled bananas and pesticide-laced tea destroyed under ANSA supervision

Over 24 tonnes of non-compliant food products—including large batches of spoiled bananas and pesticide-contaminated green tea—were barred from sale after inspections by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). Specifically, 23.1 tonnes of spoiled bananas and 820 kilograms of pesticide-contaminated green tea were prevented from reaching store shelves.

Woman in Chisinau loses 1.1 million lei to fake "Premier Energy" and police employees

A 64-year-old resident of Chișinău fell victim to scammers and lost over 1.12 million lei. The woman was persuaded to hand over the money to an unknown individual after people posing as energy company employees and police manipulated her.

Moldova imposes 20% VAT on cross-border e-commerce parcels

Moldovan authorities will enforce a 20% Value Added Tax (VAT) and a 12 MDL (€0.60) processing fee on all imported online retail parcels starting October 1, curbing exemptions for low-cost international platforms.