Government gives green light to the project to increase the minimum pension for long career

People with at least 40 years of contribution will receive increased pensions of up to 3,300 lei. The government gave the green light to the draft law that provides for this. If approved, the measure will come into force on May 1.

U.S. strengthens Moldova's defense with armored vehicle donation

The National Army has received a new shipment of military equipment from the U.S. government.

Moldova's new regional hospitals to begin construction in 2026

The construction projects for the regional hospitals in Bălți and Cahul are making significant progress.

Moldova banking fraud: Ex-Social Bank board sentenced

Four former board members of Social Bank, which collapsed due to a large-scale banking fraud, along with a company administrator, were sentenced today by the Chișinău Court for unlawfully issuing loans.

Moldova limits cash payments: New €80K cap for real estate

Starting in April, Moldova will enforce a new law restricting cash payments for high-value transactions to combat tax evasion and money laundering.

Press Review: Moldova’s Gagauzia pushes for Russian ties amid instability

The media in Moldova has focused its attention on the resolution adopted by a "congress of deputies from all levels" in Gagauzia.

Public institutions in the Republic of Moldova reduce consumption and costs through energy efficiency measures

The Nisporeni District Hospital has significantly reduced electricity costs thanks to a photovoltaic panel system installed at the end of 2023. Bills have decreased by over 30%, and the savings obtained are directed towards improving conditions for patients. Similar initiatives are being implemented in other public institutions, such as the "Red Cap" kindergarten in Drochia, where energy efficiency measures have transformed the building into a more comfortable and attractive space for over 200 children who attend the institution.

The Republic of Moldova, an increasingly popular destination for foreign tourists

In 2024, the number of foreign citizens who visited the Republic of Moldova through travel agencies increased by over 55 percent compared to 2023 and amounted to 67.6 thousand visitors. Most of the visitors were excursionists, meaning they came for a day of rest, recreation and leisure.

The Republic of Moldova and INTERPOL discuss new measures to prevent security threats

The security of the borders and communities of the Republic of Moldova, the intensification of collaboration between the Republic of Moldova and INTERPOL, as well as the country's European integration, were the main topics addressed by the delegation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) during bilateral meetings with officials from Germany, the Netherlands, and INTERPOL. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Interpol adds Plahotniuc to the list of internationally wanted persons

A week after being placed on the international wanted list, Vladimir Plahotniuc, the former leader of the Democratic Party of the Republic of Moldova, appeared on the official Interpol website, among the internationally wanted persons.

Maia Sandu's message, 36 years after the end of the war in Afghanistan: "Over 12,500 Moldovans were thrown into a fight that was not theirs"

Today, February 15, it turns 36 years since the end of the war in Afghanistan, a conflict in which over 12,500 Moldovans were sent to fight, and 301 never returned home. In this context, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, sent a commemorative message, recalling the sacrifice of veterans and the suffering of their families.

Serious accident in Florești: 16 injured after a bus on the Kiev-Chișinău route overturned

As many as 16 people were taken to hospital with various injuries after a bus on the Kiev-Chișinău route overturned and was thrown into a tree. According to the Police, the accident occurred this morning, around 05:00, on the R-14 route, near the village of Ciripcău, Florești district.