Moldova details plan to fight arms smuggling after customs incident

The arms smuggling case, registered on November 20 at the Leușeni customs crossing, is likely an isolated incident rather than a "systematic" operation, according to Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

SFS confirms 10% cigarette price hike starting January 2026

Cigarettes and cigarillos in Moldova will see a 10% price hike starting January 1, 2026, after the State Tax Service (SFS) set a new minimum retail price (reference price) for a standard pack of 20 units at 46.59 lei.

New mobile scanner strengthens security at the Moldova–Ukraine border

A modern mobile scanner was deployed at the Tudora Customs Post. This investment, supported by the US and the Government of Moldova, aims to enhance border security and combat illicit trafficking.

Record support: Over 20,000 jobseekers employed through ANOFM in 2025, including 250 with disabilities

Over twenty thousand individuals from the Republic of Moldova secured employment this year with the assistance of the National Employment Agency (ANEF). Among them, over six thousand were previously unemployed, and 142 were citizens returning from abroad.

MEC proposes a special Romanian language programme for students who return from abroad

Children from the diaspora who return to the Republic of Moldova, as well as foreign nationals who live in the country, may soon receive extra support to adapt more easily to the education system. The Ministry of Education and Research proposes a special Romanian language programme for these students.

Anenii Noi: A 48-year-old mother, grandmother of five, gave birth to her fourteenth child

Lilia Balan, a 48-year-old woman from the Anenii Noi district, has welcomed her 14th child, a perfectly healthy baby girl. She gave birth at the Maternity Hospital of the "Gheorghe Paladi" Municipal Clinical Hospital in Chisinau. The newborn was delivered on Wednesday, December 3, through a complex cesarean section, which proceeded without complications.

Public alert from Interior Ministry: Firecrackers prohibited, fireworks limited to 10 pm

Firecrackers and firecracker batteries are completely banned in the Republic of Moldova. Fireworks can only be used under strict regulations, which include a prohibition on their use between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. These clarifications were announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, following the Government meeting on Thursday, December 4.

New agrivoltaics guide helps farmers combine crop cultivation and renewable energy production

Farmers in the Republic of Moldova now have the opportunity to combine crop cultivation with renewable energy production. The Ministry of Energy has released the first guide focused on agrivoltaic systems in the country, titled "Cultivating the sun and the earth: unlocking the double potential of Moldova." This guide explains how to install solar panels directly on agricultural land without altering its designated use.

Moldova1 TV campaign | SAVE THE DILAPIDATED MANORS: Historic Janovski estate, featured in “The Fiddlers”, awaits revival

The Janovski manor house, one of the oldest boyar estates in the Republic of Moldova, is located in the village of Gura Bâcului, in the Anenii Noi district. After decades of neglect, the manor could soon be revitalized. The property is now privately owned, having been acquired by an entrepreneur from Chisinau who plans to fully restore it. The investment involved is several million lei; however, the restoration process must navigate a complex bureaucratic landscape. This is due to the manor house being listed in the register of state-protected monuments. The estate gained additional fame as a filming location for several scenes from the well-known movie "The Fiddlers," directed by Emil Loteanu.

Two African swine fever outbreaks and four rabies cases confirmed by ANSA over the past two weeks

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) confirmed two outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) and four outbreaks of rabies in the Republic of Moldova between November 20 and December 2, 2025. In response, the agency has implemented quarantine measures and warned the public about the high risk of disease transmission.

Press freedom in Moldova: Amnesty and API hold divergent opinions

The media in the Republic of Moldova is experiencing heightened political pressure, vague legislation, and sanctions that are not applied transparently, according to a report by Amnesty International (AI) Moldova. The report concludes that the media's vulnerability is on the rise; however, the Independent Press Association (API) disagrees, arguing that the authors have exaggerated the situation by presenting individual cases as if they represent a national trend.

Expert at Radio Moldova: "Modernization of road infrastructure is more important than building new roads"

The Republic of Moldova requires the rehabilitation and modernization of its existing road infrastructure rather than just the construction of new roads. This viewpoint is expressed by Andrei Cuculescu, the former director of the State Road Administration (ASD) and expert in the field of roads.