Wealth probe into ex-Moldatsa chief shelved amid political fallout

Moldova's National Integrity Authority (ANI) has declined to launch an investigation into the personal wealth and assets of Dumitru Vangheli, the former interim administrator of state air navigation company Moldatsa. The decision follows a request by the Public Property Agency (APP) to review potential declaration violations.

Moldova bank tax hike could trim 127 million euro in lending

Moldova's government has proposed raising the corporate profit tax for banks and financial institutions from 12% to 18% as part of a single-year solidarity measure for 2027.

SEPA integration cuts cross-border transfer fees for Moldova

Moldova’s integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) has saved citizens and businesses over €13.2 million (approx. 258 million MDL) in its first ten months of operation.

Six investigated in Italy over fatal failure to assist worker

Italian prosecutors in Padua have placed six people under investigation following the death of a 35-year-old Moldovan national who collapsed on a construction site on August 4.

Moldovan envoy recalled over hybrid missile explosion near border

Moldova has temporarily recalled its ambassador to Russia, Lilian Darii, for urgent consultations in Chisinau following a severe security incident near the Ukrainian border.

Sandu pledges air security upgrade following border incident

Moldova will prioritize strengthening its airspace surveillance and defense capabilities as Russia's war against Ukraine increasingly threatens civilian areas, President Maia Sandu announced. The statement follows an incident on Sunday, August 9, when a hybrid drone-missile device crashed and exploded near the village of Crocmaz in the Ștefan Vodă district.

Moldovan national killed in high-impact Warsaw collision

A 27-year-old Moldovan national died late Tuesday in a violent motorcycle collision in Warsaw, Polish authorities confirmed. Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that its embassy in Poland is in direct contact with local officials to provide all necessary consular assistance.

Over 1M flee as Typhoon Dolphin batters China's eastern coast

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest tropical cyclone to strike China this year, slammed into the country's eastern coast on Sunday, August 9. The storm unleashed torrential downpours and gale-force winds, triggering widespread flooding and devastating landslides. Transport networks across eastern China suffered severe disruptions, forcing over one million residents to evacuate their homes.

Ukrainian drone strike hits major Russian petrochemical hub, 13 dead

A massive morning drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, killed at least 13 people—including a child—and injured 39 others on August 10, according to Russian officials.

Moldovan companies invited to join economic mission in Vienna

Moldovan companies can now register for an official trade mission to Vienna, taking place from September 8–10, 2026. The event aims to boost exports, attract foreign investment, and establish strategic partnerships between Moldovan and Austrian businesses.

How a Moldovan village built an economic engine out of farming

Home to more residents than several district capitals, the village of Costești generates nearly a quarter of the Ialoveni district's total business revenue. The local economy is a primary driver of national trade, accounting for roughly 40% of Moldova's honey exports.

From crop to juice: €405k modernization in Moldovan farming

Vasile Spînu, a tomato grower from Ratuș village in the Criuleni District, has upgraded his processing operations to capture higher value from his harvest. By converting raw produce into tomato juice, the farm secures an additional revenue stream directly from its five-hectare cultivation.