Gas, certified diesel, and wood reserves for winter 2026-2027

Natural gas, electricity, and thermal energy operators are required to establish security reserves, assess the condition of their infrastructure, and prepare alternative fuel supplies by mid-October and November. This is part of a comprehensive set of preparation measures for the 2026-2027 heating season, which is scheduled to be voted on by the Government during the meeting on September 9.

Agribusiness expert: Farmers require practical knowledge to adapt to climate change

Agriculture in the Republic of Moldova requires a change in approach. This includes how farmers manage their businesses, cultivate the soil, and select technologies, seeds, and crops to adapt to climate change and increasing drought. Agribusiness and agricultural economics expert Andrei Zbancă says that farmers need practical knowledge, technologies suited to local conditions, and an agricultural system focused on moisture conservation and crop rotation.

Traffic will be halted at Chisinau Railway Station

Traffic will be temporarily suspended on Sunday, September 6, along Aleea Gării str. in front of the Chișinău Railway Station. This suspension will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. due to the filming of the movie "The Curse of Maria Dragan". Drivers are advised to avoid the area and exercise caution while navigating through traffic.

Eight development projects are underway in Ialoveni through national government programs

The town of Ialoveni benefits from eight development projects funded by national programs, including "European Village," "European Village Express," "Europe is Close," and "Public Nursery Services". These projects involve investments in road infrastructure, sewage systems, early childhood education, sports facilities, and urban planning. According to the National Office for Regional and Local Development (ONDRL), the goal of these initiatives is to modernize infrastructure and enhance living conditions for the town's residents.

Nicu Popescu and Kaja Kallas discuss European security and the hybrid war against Moldova

The Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Moldova for European Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Nicu Popescu, discussed with the Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, new European initiatives in the field of security and defense, as well as combating hybrid and cognitive warfare.

Stolen 'Portrait of a Lady' returned to Jewish art dealer's heir

A court in the Argentine city of Mar del Plata has ordered the return of the painting "Portrait of a Lady", which was stolen by the Nazis during World War II from Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker. The painting will be returned to his heir, Mara von Saher, according to a report by Meduza Live.

Frenchman saw Moldova on the map and set off on a journey

He set off from France and arrived in Chișinău after a journey of almost two weeks, made entirely by train. Corentin Vignal is passionate about travel and chose the Republic of Moldova for a project dedicated to sustainable tourism. He set out to discover the country in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Once here, he was surprised by the authenticity, diversity, and traditions he discovered in the Republic of Moldova.

People are pushing cars to gas stations amid nighttime queues in Perm

"You wait 5 hours and you can't refuel." Huge queues formed at gas stations in Perm after one of Russia's largest refineries shut down, reports Astra.

Vilnius pushes to accelerate Moldova's EU accession talks

Lithuania supports accelerating Moldova's European Union accession and believes Chișinău is ready to open all remaining negotiation clusters, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said on Friday in Vilnius.

War and EU integration test Moldova customs resilience, agency chief says

Moldova's Customs Service marked its 35th anniversary on Thursday as regional spillover from the war in Ukraine and accelerated EU accession drive sweeping border reforms, agency director Radu Vrabie said.

Parliament backs new producer body framework to unlock EU agricultural funds

Moldova's parliament on Wednesday approved in the first reading a government bill overhauling agricultural cooperation, replacing informal producer groups with EU-aligned producer organisations to boost competitiveness and prepare farmers for the Common Agricultural Policy.

Moldova limits farm import permits to late October over price fears

Moldovan lawmakers passed legislation on Thursday introducing temporary licensing for grain and oilseed imports through Oct. 31, endorsing a government compromise aimed at shielding domestic growers while curbing food price inflation.