Moldova opens China market to fresh cherry exports

Moldova has secured access to China’s market for fresh cherries after the two countries signed a phytosanitary protocol in Shanghai on Wednesday, paving the way for exports once requirements are met.

Hungary maps routes to replace Russian gas by 2027

Hungary is exploring alternative gas routes as the EU prepares to ban Russian gas imports by autumn 2027, Foreign Minister Anita Orbán told Telex in an interview published Tuesday.

Democrats seize Congress in major setback for Trump

Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, dealing President Donald Trump a major political setback for the final two years of his term.

PAS challenges Ceban over seven years of city pledges

PAS councillors in Chisinau have called on Mayor Ion Ceban to disclose spending on city events, while accusing his administration of failing to deliver key campaign pledges over seven years.

Childcare investment could lift Moldova's GDP per capita by 2.6%

Moldova is considering an integrated care system that could help more than 80,000 women return to work, while expanding childcare services could increase GDP per capita by 2.6% by 2037, a study estimates.

Seven European flights targeted by bomb threats

At least seven flights across Europe were targeted by bomb threats on November 3, disrupting airport operations in Poland, Bulgaria, Italy and Spain, although searches found no explosives.

Nine tourism fairs to showcase Moldova abroad in 2027

The Republic of Moldova will promote its tourism offer at nine international trade fairs in 2027, as the number of foreign tourists staying in the country continues to rise.

4,840 EcoVouchers redeemed in Moldova’s latest appliance drive

Moldova’s EcoVoucher programme recorded 4,840 redeemed vouchers after its latest session, which ran from 13 October to 1 November and offered households subsidies for energy-efficient refrigerators and washing machines.

EU roadmap sets out Moldova’s 2027 accession targets

The European Commission is due to present its 2026 Enlargement Package on Wednesday, November 4, setting out indicative milestones that could allow Moldova to provisionally close 25 accession chapters in 2027.

Chisinau secures Rugby Europe General Assembly

Moldova’s capital, Chisinau, will host the Rugby Europe General Assembly for the first time on December 3-5, bringing together 140 officials and 49 national federation presidents at the Palace of the Republic.

Rare species find refuge in Moldova’s Lower Prut reserve

The Lower Prut Biosphere Reserve in southern Moldova shelters rare birds, mammals and reptiles, while conservationists warn that littering, illegal hunting and fishing threaten the habitats they depend on.

Moldova, Romania and Ukraine conduct joint border security operation

Authorities from Moldova, Romania and Ukraine checked 1,474 biometric profiles, 567 travel documents and 671 vehicles during a joint operation held in Moldova from October 25 to November 1.