Hâncești–Lăpușna road has opened after 12 years of delay, with an investment of 38.75 million euros

After more than 12 years of waiting, a 37.2-kilometre section of the R33 Hâncești–Lăpușna–M1 national road has been rehabilitated and opened to traffic. The project cost approximately €38.75 million and was financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Chisinau offers medical benefits and free check-ups to Transnistrian residents, with tens of millions of lei allocated this year

The Republic of Moldova allocates tens of millions of lei annually from the state budget to support residents of the Transnistrian region. The funds are intended to cover expenses for medical services, subsidized medicines, and university education.

"We see and value you". Champions of the Republic of Moldova applauded in Parliament.

Moldovan athletes’ international achievements were celebrated with applause in Parliament during Thursday’s session, November 5. Champions Irina Rîngaci, Alexandrin Guțu, Mihai Bradu, and Vasile Diaconu, accompanied by their coaches, were invited and were congratulated on their performances at the World Championships in Astana.

Parliament’s Standing Bureau rejects initiative to suspend Maia Sandu from office

The opposition’s initiative to suspend President Maia Sandu from office will not be placed on Parliament’s agenda. The Parliament’s Standing Bureau rejected the proposal, arguing that the submitted document contained no evidence and was, in fact, intended to obstruct the Republic of Moldova’s European integration—a move described as an “order” coming “from Moscow.”

Igor Grosu promises to continue reforms for Moldova's EU accession

The Republic of Moldova's progress across all 33 EU accession negotiating chapters reflects the efforts of state institutions over the past year, says Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu. He welcomed the European Commission’s enlargement report and reaffirmed Chișinău’s goal of completing accession negotiations by early 2028.

Chisinau will ban Krasnoselski from leaving the country for five years after his visit to Moscow

Vadim Krasnoselski, the separatist leader in Tiraspol, will be banned from leaving the Republic of Moldova for five years upon his return from Moscow. The Bureau for Reintegration Policies announced the measure after his visit to the Russian capital, where he received the Russian Federation’s Order of Honour on November 4.

Flu treatment can cost up to 150,000 lei; experts advise vaccination

A dose of the flu vaccine costs up to 100 lei, while treating a patient admitted to intensive care for flu complications can cost up to 150,000 lei, according to the National Public Health Agency (ANSP). In the context of the immunization campaign currently underway in the Republic of Moldova, experts emphasize that vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to prevent severe forms of the flu; they urge the public—especially vulnerable individuals at an increased risk of complications—to get vaccinated.

A gas price hike moratorium has high budget costs

The government might consider imposing a moratorium on natural gas tariff increases during the cold season. However, such a measure would entail significant costs for the state budget, according to Marcel Spatari, chair of the parliamentary Committee on Economy, Budget and Finance.

Online parcel VAT brings first revenue to Moldova

Postal operators registered more than 38,000 international parcels in Moldova's ASYHUB system on November 2, the first working day after a 20% VAT took effect on low-value online imports.

Gavrilița warns of concentrated tech power at Strasbourg forum

Former Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița called for stronger democratic institutions, transparent AI systems and independent media at the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg on November 3.

Russian-backed economic model loses ground in Moldova

Moldova has gained economic leverage over the breakaway region on the left bank of the Dniester as Russian-backed economic support weakens, creating new opportunities for the country's reintegration, an IDIS Viitorul study says.

Moldovan households face a possible 30% power price rise

Premier Energy has asked Moldova’s energy regulator to raise household electricity tariffs by 30%, from 3.56 to 4.64 lei per kilowatt-hour, for customers in central and southern Moldova, pending regulatory approval.