Day of Older Persons: Loneliness is a major issue for the elderly in Moldova

Loneliness remains one of the greatest challenges for the elderly in the Republic of Moldova, particularly for those in rural areas whose children have gone abroad. Currently, approximately 15,000 isolated elderly people receive home care services, stated Natalia Plugaru, Minister of Labor and Social Protection.

Russian Ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after recent drone explosions in Moldova

Oleg Ozerov, the designated Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Chișinău, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Thursday, October 1, after three Russian drones flew through the airspace of the Republic of Moldova during the attacks on Ukraine on September 30. Two of the three drones crashed and exploded on Moldovan territory, near certain villages. The MFA condemned the incidents, noting that "these violations directly threaten the security of the citizens of the Republic of Moldova."

Deinstitutionalizing children helps them learn to trust adults through safety and affection

The Republic of Moldova is making progress in the process of deinstitutionalizing children from residential centers, and professional foster parents—individuals employed and remunerated by the state to provide children with care, protection, and a decent standard of living—are becoming the key pillar ensuring their transition to safe family environments.

Government's two-year plan for industrial sector development

National industry prepared for European standards. On Wednesday, September 30, the Government approved the 2027–2028 Action Plan for industrial development—a program aimed at boosting productivity, supporting innovation, facilitating business access to finance, and bringing businesses closer to the European Single Market.

European Commissioner: Roadmaps will ease accession negotiations for top countries

The Republic of Moldova is technically and politically prepared to open the six negotiation chapter clusters for accession, and European Union (EU) enlargement has become a geopolitical imperative, states Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and Commissioner for Implementation and Simplification.

Moldova lacks domestic production for vegetables, meat, and milk to meet demand

The Republic of Moldova remains dependent on imports for basic food products. Although grain and fruit production exceeds national needs, the country covers only 85% of vegetable consumption, 76% of meat consumption, 65% of potato requirements, and just over half (57%) of milk needs domestically, according to official data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

Nicușor Dan: New party consultations at Cotroceni after Mureșan Government's failure

President Nicușor Dan will convene a new round of consultations with the parties at Cotroceni Palace on Monday to designate a candidate for the office of Prime Minister, after the government proposed by Siegfried Mureșan failed to secure the necessary votes in Parliament on Wednesday. The head of state has asked political parties to reach a consensus and propose a solution that can command a parliamentary majority.

Government approves "Moldova Project" for a single implementation center in Chisinau and hospitals in Balti and Cahul

The government approved the creation of the Office for the Implementation of Strategic National Infrastructure Projects, consolidating two implementation units responsible for constructing the penitentiary in Chisinau and the regional hospitals in Balti and Cahul. The new entity will gradually integrate other implementation units to become the only specialised structure in the field.

Day-Ahead Market: Volume reaches 45% of Moldova's energy use

Approximately 45% of the Republic of Moldova's electricity consumption was traded on the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) for delivery on October 1. The Ministry of Energy notes that this represents the largest volume of energy traded in a single day since the launch of the DAM and reflects the growing interest of market participants in competitive short-term trading mechanisms.

US Ambassador Joseph Mark Burkhalter presents credentials to President Maia Sandu

Strengthening regional security, expanding economic opportunities and deepening the Moldovan-American strategic partnership are the main priorities of the new United States ambassador to Chisinau, Joseph Mark Burkhalter. On September 30, the diplomat presented his credentials to President Maia Sandu during an official ceremony organised at the Presidency.

Moldova prepares over 20 EU Growth Plan projects, but reforms are needed to access funds

The Republic of Moldova risks losing part of the European funds if it delays implementing the reforms assumed in the Growth Plan financed by the European Union. The warning comes from the president of the Parliamentary Commission for European Integration, Adrian Băluțel, in the context in which our country enters a crucial stage regarding the capitalization of the assistance package.

WHO Moldova coordinator Iuliana Garam appointed State Secretary at Ministry of Health

On Wednesday, the government appointed Iuliana Garam as State Secretary at the Ministry of Health. In this new role, she will coordinate the modernisation of how medical services are planned and delivered, focusing on directing funding toward the services that best meet the population's needs.