US blacklists Shor-tied A7 network as criminal enterprise

The United States designated the A7 financial network, linked to convicted fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor, as a transnational criminal organization on Wednesday, accusing the clearinghouse of facilitating sanctions evasion for Russia and Iran.

Pro-Russian socialist enters race for Gagauzia governor

Gagauzia's election authority officially registered former lawmaker Fiodor Gagauz on Thursday as the first certified candidate for governor ahead of the autonomous region's vote scheduled for November 15.

EU seals 2026 financing deal with Kyiv, sets monthly policy checks

The European Union and Kyiv reached a key agreement to secure Ukraine's defense and budgetary financing for 2026, establishing predictable multi-year support amid Russia's ongoing invasion, the European Commission announced on Thursday.

Moldova public broadcaster chief pledges new Brussels bureau

Newly appointed Teleradio-Moldova Director General Ecaterina Cheptanaru outlined fiscal transparency, archive digitization, and an upcoming Brussels bureau as key priorities for her seven-year mandate leading Moldova's public broadcaster.

FlyDubai pilot recovers after thwarting mid-air cockpit attack

The Indian pilot stabbed during an alleged hijacking attempt aboard a FlyDubai flight to Israel is in stable condition at a Saudi Arabian hospital, diplomatic officials and aviation authorities said on Thursday.

Chisinau art exhibition challenges Down syndrome bias

Portraits of six individuals with Down syndrome are being exhibited across major institutions in Chisinau throughout October, marking World Down Syndrome Awareness Month through an initiative titled “The Art of Being.”

Chisinau hospital restores man's mobility with rare knee implant

Surgeons in Chisinau have successfully performed the facility's first rotating-hinge knee replacement, restoring mobility to a 71-year-old patient suffering from debilitating chronic pain and severe bone loss following previous surgery.

Moldova expands diaspora pension pacts to 19 nations

A bilateral social security agreement between Moldova and Slovakia entered into force on October 1, enabling diaspora workers to claim retirement pensions earned through formal employment in both jurisdictions.

Moldova tackles e-waste gap through EU recycling links

Moldovan environmental specialists have urged citizens to separate electrical and electronic waste from household refuse, warning that improper disposal risks soil contamination while recoverable secondary raw materials are lost.

Moldova targets Nations League breakthrough in Astana

Moldova’s national football team faces Kazakhstan in Astana tonight in a UEFA Nations League group encounter, aiming to break an evenly balanced head-to-head record between the two sides.

Unpaid fines will be included in the certificate of budget liabilities starting October 1

The State Tax Service will record unpaid administrative fines in its information system and reflect them in the certificate confirming whether outstanding budget liabilities exist. This provision entered into force on October 1, 2026.

Moldova targets Swiss tourists for autumn

The Swiss market is becoming a strategic target for tourism from the Republic of Moldova. This decision is based on the compatibility between Swiss tourist demand and the country's cultural and gastronomic offerings. The tourism concept was presented today, October 1, at the event "Moldovan Tourism as an Export: From Destination to Economic Value", held as part of Moldova Business Week 2026.