Chisinau hosts Bookfest as publishers prepare joint Frankfurt pavilion

Bookfest, the premier Romanian-language book fair, opened in Chișinău on Wednesday, bringing together publishers, authors, and readers from both banks of the Prut River for a five-day cultural exhibition celebrating contemporary literature.

Chisinau phases in VAT on Transnistrian imports to curb smuggling

Moldova began phasing in standard value-added tax and excise duties on luxury imports into its breakaway Transnistria region on Tuesday, advancing economic reintegration and curbing cross-border smuggling.

Moldovan energy regulator raises gas rates to €1.01 per cubic meter

Moldova's energy regulator ANRE approved a 41% increase in household natural gas tariffs effective Tuesday, Sept. 1, driven by rising European procurement costs and winter restocking demands.

Moldova voter roll hits 3.3 million as residency rules tighten

Over 3.3 million citizens are registered to vote in Moldova as of Sept. 1, up by 7,387 from a year earlier, the Central Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday.

Riga blocks Russian print media and consumer imports over security

A sweeping ban on the import of several consumer goods from Russia and Belarus took effect in Latvia on September 1. The trade restrictions apply both to direct shipments and to goods routed through non-EU third countries, Latvian outlet Delfi and Meduza reported.

Moldova formalises 6,700 workers as crackdown beats target

The State Labour Inspectorate uncovered more than 10,000 undeclared workers in 2026, already surpassing the annual target set for the entire year, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection announced on September 1.

Five found dead in string of domestic tragedies across Moldova

Moldovan police opened separate investigations into five sudden deaths recorded across the country on Saturday, including two suspected suicides and a fatal domestic shooting in Criuleni district.

Chiveri backs Romanian-language Evrika High School in Ribnita

Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, attended the opening-bell ceremony at Evrika High School in Ribnita on the first day of the new academic year. The official highlighted the school’s crucial role in preserving Romanian-language education in the breakaway Transnistrian region.

President Nicusor Dan pledges enduring support for Moldova and Ukraine at Cotroceni

Romanian President Nicușor Dan reaffirmed Bucharest’s steadfast support for Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, urging an expeditious end to Russia’s war while calling for sustained economic sanctions against Moscow.

Moldovan prosecutors send transnational crystal meth ring to court

Moldovan prosecutors have indicted two men accused of producing and trafficking methamphetamine as part of a major European criminal network, anti-organized crime authorities said on Tuesday.

Nutritionist Maria-Victoria Racu issues food safety guide for school lunches

School lunchboxes must balance nutrition, freshness, and strict food safety to protect children from foodborne illnesses, public health nutritionist Maria-Victoria Racu said on public broadcaster Radio Moldova, advising parents on preparing wholesome daily meals.

Focus on adaptation over perfection, psychologist advises Moldovan parents

Moldovan parents should prioritize patience and emotional adaptation rather than academic pressure as children return to classrooms on Sept. 1, psychologist Lilia Dubița said Monday in an interview with public broadcaster Radio Moldova.