A costly call: Moldovans sent scammers 27 million lei in 12 days

More than 27.2 million lei was stolen from citizens' pockets and bank accounts in just 12 days through numerous telephone scams. Between May 20 and June 1, authorities recorded 149 cases of telephone scams and 2,911 attempted frauds, according to the General Inspectorate of Police.

More young people in Moldova are delaying marriage

The number of registered marriages in the Republic of Moldova is declining. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicate that, during 2024, 14.8 thousand marriages were solemnized, which is 6% fewer than in 2023.

Only half of Moldova’s dairy consumption comes from local production

The Republic of Moldova produces only half of its dairy consumption domestically, with the remainder imported as either raw materials or finished products. Although the local dairy sector is expanding, the market requires hundreds of thousands of tons each year to satisfy consumer demand, which totals nearly 500 thousand tons annually.

Moldova’s education and social protection reforms reviewed in Brussels

Moldova reviewed its progress in education, social protection, and employment during the second EU–Moldova High-Level Dialogue, held on Tuesday, 2 June, in Brussels. It marks the first meeting hosted by the European Commission since the format was launched in Chișinău in June 2025.

Medieval aqueduct fragments discovered in Ialoveni: “Such discoveries are important”

Rare archaeological discovery in Ialoveni district: a section of an aqueduct made of fired clay tubes was identified on the right bank of the Botna River, in the central area of the medieval town of Costești-Gârlea.

Moldova increases its gas reserves by 6.3 million cubic meters for the 2026–2027 winter season

Moldova’s natural gas security stocks will increase by 6.3 million cubic meters for the 2026–2027 cold season. The decision was announced on Tuesday, 2 June, by the Ministry of Energy, following the completion of public consultations.

Moldova’s “Plan B” if EU accession stalls: reunification with Romania, says Osmochescu

The Republic of Moldova could consider reunification with Romania if its path toward EU membership stalls after 2028, Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, said in an interview with Euractiv. The official described the scenario as “Plan B”, a proposal put forward as Chișinău pushes to open its first EU accession negotiation cluster while facing growing Russian hybrid pressure.

Russia destroyed two shipments of apples from the Republic of Moldova

More than 40 tonnes of apples from the Republic of Moldova were recently blocked and destroyed in Russia after phytosanitary authorities detected a quarantine pest in the fruit.

Washington nominates Envoy to the Republic of Moldova

The United States could soon have a fully accredited ambassador in Chisinau after the administration submitted Joseph Burkhalter’s nomination to the Senate. The nomination is part of a broader package of diplomatic and administrative appointments awaiting legislative review and approval.

Moldova eyes Ukraine’s gas storage as a regional security boost

Ukraine’s underground gas storage facilities could strengthen regional energy security. Moldova’s Energy Minister, Dorin Junghietu, discussed potential cooperation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Denys Shmyhal, during Baku Energy Week, one of the region’s leading energy events.

Joint Moldovan stand featured at Bookfest Bucharest

Publishing houses from the Republic of Moldova will participate in the Bookfest Bucharest 2026 book fair with a joint stand. The 19th edition of the fair is scheduled to take place from June 3 to 7 at Romexpo.

Document under review could unlock Gagauzia elections

Comrat is working to facilitate elections for a new composition of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia. The regional authorities state that they are adhering to national legislation while also emphasizing the region's special status. A document intended to resolve the crisis and enable the organization of elections will be voted on June 2.