Over 130 Moldovan councils join EAST GATE to access EU funds

Over 130 Moldovan local authorities will secure direct access to European Union regional development funds by joining the newly formed EAST GATE European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation, officials announced in Chișinău.

Doctors urge specialist care as ragweed season peaks

Health specialists in Moldova are warning residents against self-medication as peak ragweed pollination poses acute respiratory risks for an estimated 20 percent of the population across the country.

Defense chief pledges army modernization on 35th anniversary

Moldova marked the 35th anniversary of its National Army on Thursday, as Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi praised service members and highlighted ongoing military modernization to protect civilian security and regional stability.

Russia bypasses Western sanctions via Maldives cargo hub, records show

The Maldives has emerged as a key transit hub funneling hundreds of millions of dollars in restricted Western goods to Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing flight records and logistics data.

Moldova overhauls farm aid for EU entry as growers sound alarm over debt backlog

Moldova faces demanding European Union accession negotiations in agriculture, officials and industry leaders warned Monday, as the country races to overhaul farm subsidies, align vast swathes of legislation, and resolve mounting financial backlogs.

Ninth Bookfest book fair opens in Chisinau with 30,000 titles

The ninth edition of the Bookfest International Book Fair opened in Chisinau on Wednesday, showcasing over 30,000 titles brought by 30 publishing houses from both the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

Moldovan lawmakers open autumn session to debate budget revisions and EU alignment

Moldova’s parliament will convene on Thursday, September 3, for its first plenary sitting of the autumn session, where lawmakers are scheduled to examine 17 draft laws, including five aimed at aligning national legislation with European Union standards.

Berlin ramps up Ukraine air defense following Leipzig drone incident

Germany will supply Ukraine with additional IRIS-T surface-to-air missile systems and thousands of strike drones, with deliveries scheduled to begin this September, German broadcaster N-tv reported, citing senior government sources.

Moldovan lawmakers convene to advance EU reforms and exit CIS pact

Moldova’s Parliament will convene on Thursday, September 3, for its inaugural plenary sitting of the autumn legislative session. Lawmakers are scheduled to review 17 draft bills over two days, with five key proposals aimed at aligning national frameworks with European Union standards.

Experts warn administrative delays threaten Moldova's EU-backed projects

The Moldovan government will fulfill one-off public sector bonuses and energy subsidies under its Sept. 2 budget revision, but mounting deficits and administrative hurdles risk deep cuts to development and infrastructure projects, economic experts warned.

Nasui targets public waste and loss-making state firms in Moldova

Moldova's newly appointed economy minister pledged on Wednesday to maintain the country’s digital leadership while overhauling loss-making state enterprises, cutting public waste, and attracting genuine private investment following his first cabinet meeting.

Over 500 Moldovan town halls merge ahead of mandatory consolidation

Nearly two-thirds of Moldova's local administrations completed voluntary mergers by the end of August, marking the first milestone in a nationwide territorial reform aimed at consolidating fragmented public services, officials said on Wednesday.