Chisinau tightens heating subsidy criteria to curb informal economy

Moldova's government is seeking external donor funding for upcoming winter heating subsidies after allocating only €27.4 million (approx. 550 million MDL) in the state budget, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said on Wednesday.

Berlin links Russia to explosive drone found near Ukrainian aircraft

Germany has officially accused Russia of an attempted attack after police defused an explosives-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport, German officials said on Tuesday.

Moldova issues seven-step guide for winter biomass heating

Moldova's Energy Ministry on Tuesday urged public institutions and consumers to prepare biomass heating systems ahead of the cold season, issuing a seven-step checklist to ensure operational safety and fuel efficiency.

Moldovan real wages grow 2.3% in second quarter as hiring expands

Moldova's average monthly gross wage rose 9.2% year-on-year to €840 (16,896 MDL) in the second quarter of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) said on Tuesday.

Sandu warns Russian hybrid attacks aim to test European resolve

Moldovan President Maia Sandu pledged full solidarity with Germany on Tuesday following a foiled Russian drone bombing at Leipzig Airport, warning that Moscow is testing European resilience.

Russia issues record treason sentences in early 2026, legal group says

Russian courts handed down 273 sentences for high treason and espionage during the first half of 2026, surpassing the total number of convictions recorded over the entire 25-year pre-war period.

Health experts urge regular checks of vehicle emergency medical kits

Moldovan health specialists have urged drivers to inspect mandatory onboard first aid kits regularly, warning that expired medical supplies could compromise emergency care before professional rescue crews arrive.

Electoral authority steps in to schedule Gagauzia vote after local impasse

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission stepped in on Tuesday to schedule regional elections in Gagauzia for Nov. 15, breaking a local legislative deadlock following the final conviction of former governor Evghenia Guțul.

Chisinau hosts Bookfest as publishers prepare joint Frankfurt pavilion

Bookfest, the premier Romanian-language book fair, opened in Chișinău on Wednesday, bringing together publishers, authors, and readers from both banks of the Prut River for a five-day cultural exhibition celebrating contemporary literature.

Chisinau phases in VAT on Transnistrian imports to curb smuggling

Moldova began phasing in standard value-added tax and excise duties on luxury imports into its breakaway Transnistria region on Tuesday, advancing economic reintegration and curbing cross-border smuggling.

Moldovan energy regulator raises gas rates to €1.01 per cubic meter

Moldova's energy regulator ANRE approved a 41% increase in household natural gas tariffs effective Tuesday, Sept. 1, driven by rising European procurement costs and winter restocking demands.

Moldova voter roll hits 3.3 million as residency rules tighten

Over 3.3 million citizens are registered to vote in Moldova as of Sept. 1, up by 7,387 from a year earlier, the Central Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday.