Moldovan cabinet weighs sanctions against Russian Yandex

Moldovan law enforcement agencies are actively monitoring Russian ride-hailing giant Yandex, with the government weighing potential regulatory sanctions over tax evasion and severe cybersecurity risks, Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea said.

Venice Commission urges softer penalties in Moldova's parliament code

The Venice Commission urged Moldovan lawmakers to drop proposed rules that would automatically strip deputies of their mandates for refusing the oath of office or accumulating prolonged unexcused absences.

Izium residents brace for freezing winter amid Russian grid attacks

Residents in the war-battered Ukrainian city of Izium are stockpiling firewood and installing backup boilers as relentless Russian strikes threaten power and heating supplies ahead of a harsh winter.

Finland seeks tougher EU visa curbs on Russian travellers

Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has urged the European Union to tighten visa restrictions on Russian citizens, outlining five proposals in a letter ahead of an EU foreign ministers' meeting in Luxembourg.

Young Moldovan inventors build tools for health and accessibility

Two young inventors in Moldova have developed two devices designed to support cardiovascular health monitoring and help visually impaired people learn to read Braille by touch.

Moldova opens new EU talks as 2030 accession goal remains in reach

Moldova has opened negotiations on two more European Union accession clusters, bringing 24 of 33 chapters into talks as political scientist Cristian Pîrvulescu says membership by 2030 remains possible.

Cahul vocational school plans to reopen dormitory, upgrade workshops

Vocational School No. 2 in Cahul plans to renovate an unusable dormitory and install modern training equipment as part of an €80 million national upgrade (approx. 1.6 billion MDL).

Endocrinologist details causes of seasonal sugar cravings

As daylight hours shorten and temperatures drop, seasonal changes, reduced physical activity, and irregular sleep patterns drive increased cravings for sweets and comfort foods across Moldova, according to medical experts.

Moldovan regulator expects power rate hike on regional drought

Moldova’s energy regulator expects to raise household electricity tariffs following higher natural gas costs and a regional hydropower shortfall, though any increase will remain smaller than recent gas and heating hikes.

How a village on the Bac became Moldova’s capital

Chisinau, Moldova’s capital, marks 590 years since its first documented mention on October 14, celebrating a city shaped by centuries of trade, successive political regimes and demographic change.

Brussels fast-tracks Moldova EU talks as technical tests loom

Moldova opened two major negotiating clusters with the European Union in Luxembourg on Oct. 13, bringing its tally to 24 of 33 accession chapters launched in just four months.

Germany donates specialized refrigerators for better blood storage in Moldovan hospitals

Several medical institutions in the Republic of Moldova received more than 20 pieces of high-performance equipment to preserve and store blood products. The German Government's donation will replace worn-out devices and ensure more efficient monitoring of blood storage parameters.