Chisinau real estate plunges: Apartment sales down 78.5% in the last quarter of 2025

Chisinau has experienced a significant decline in real estate transactions. Data from the Real Estate Cadastre reveals that only 999 apartments were sold in the fourth quarter of 2025, a stark contrast to 4,647 sales during the same period the previous year. This represents a 78.5% decrease in transactions.

Epiphany celebrated today by Old-Style Orthodox Christians

Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany today, January 19, following the old calendar. This holiday commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist in the Jordan River at the age of 30.

Fire alarm triggered at "Eugen Doga" Airport - Chisinau: passengers evacuated

The "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau temporarily suspended operations on the evening of Sunday, January 18, 2026, after the fire-fighting system was activated within the airport terminal. The incident occurred at approximately 10:40 p.m. when an unidentified individual triggered the alarm button. For safety reasons, all passengers and employees were evacuated from the terminal.

Snow shields wheat from recent frosts, farmers optimistic about harvest

The snow is providing insulation for the winter wheat, shielding it from the recent frost. Farmers in Drochia report that the wheat is in excellent condition, and the snow cover helps protect the plants until spring. They are hopeful for a bountiful, healthy harvest free from frost damage or pests.

EU accession support on agenda as Albanian President visits Chișinău

President Maia Sandu will host the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, in Chisinau on Monday, January 19. President Begaj is scheduled to make an official visit to Moldova from January 18 to 20 at the invitation of the head of state.

Nearly 3,000 emergency calls from Moldovans in Romania to Moldova’s 112 Service

They go to Romania, and whenever they encountered risky situations, they called home for assistance. From 2018 to 2025, a total of 2,938 citizens of the Republic of Moldova contacted the 112 Service in Chisinau for help while on Romanian territory. This figure refers to the period since the launch of this unique emergency call service in the Republic of Moldova.

Foreign Ministry says foreign citizens, including Russians, can travel safely to Moldova

The Foreign Ministry in Chișinău says the Republic of Moldova poses no security risks for foreign visitors, after diplomacy issued a travel alert for Russian citizens on January 16.

Over 100 vehicles seized in Chișinău in smuggling investigation

Authorities are investigating a smuggling scheme involving transport methods, allegedly linked to citizens from the Republic of Moldova and Romania, following searches in Chisinau.

19 ECtHR cases highlight serious human rights violations in Transnistrian region

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has communicated with the governments of the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation regarding 19 cases involving alleged serious human rights violations in the Transnistrian region.

Professional development opportunity for Moldovan teachers in France

Teachers and doctoral students from the Republic of Moldova have the opportunity to spend a month in France working on the development of practical pedagogical tools. This opportunity was announced by the French Embassy in the Republic of Moldova. Applications for participation can be submitted until February 6.

Undeclared business in Moldova: 544 fined, nearly one million lei collected”

A total of 544 individuals were caught by tax inspectors for engaging in illegal entrepreneurial activities in 2025. The fines imposed in these cases totalled 964 thousand lei.

Moldova bets on digitalization to boost growth beyond 4%

In 2025, the Republic of Moldova achieved a historic milestone when its exports of services surpassed those of goods. Michelle Iliev, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED), emphasizes that this accomplishment should be leveraged to facilitate a smooth transition from a consumer-driven economy to a creative one.