Maia Sandu: Left bank must prepare for crisis; Government will act as energy situation evolves

The new government is set to begin its work in the middle of the cold season, facing significant challenges in preparing for winter and addressing potential energy crises. President Maia Sandu informed Rlive.md that state institutions have been working in recent months to ensure energy stability. However, the situation on the left bank of the Nistru remains uncertain.

Call of Life: How Alexandru Munteanu accepted to take on the role of Prime Minister

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) candidate for prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, confirmed that he had discussed the proposal to form the new government with both President Maia Sandu and the incumbent Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, before accepting it. The economist states that he did not set any conditions in exchange for accepting the position, and his priority is to form a professional and integrity team, which will continue the reforms and relaunch the country's economy.

Over 5,000 young people explore theater and cinema with 1,000‑lei cultural voucher

Since the beginning of this year, over five thousand young people have benefited from the "Cultural Voucher" program. This program offers a non-refundable digital ticket valued at one thousand lei, which provides young individuals with access to concerts, theater performances, film screenings, and the purchase of books.

Republic of Moldova will modernize its electronic public procurement system with the WB support

A team from the World Bank has concluded its support mission for the project titled "Public Procurement Efficiency and Value for Money in the Republic of Moldova." This mission took place on Friday, October 17, and is financed through the Multi-Donor Trust Fund called "Moldova - Growth, Resilience, and Opportunities for Well-Being" (M-GROW).

Maia Sandu: “The new Prime Minister is the right person for the government team”

President Maia Sandu emphasized the need for someone to revitalize the economy of the Republic of Moldova and attract investments, especially in light of the ongoing conflict on the border. She shared these insights during a broadcast on Rlive.md, explaining her decision to appoint Alexandru Munteanu as the new prime minister. The decision followed internal consultations within the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) after Dorin Recean announced that he no longer wished to continue in his role. According to Maia Sandu, it was agreed that the new prime minister must possess a strong economic background to effectively manage the current challenges.

European Commission welcomes SEPA accession of dozens of banks from Moldova, Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia

The European Commission announced on Thursday, October 16, that 40 banks from the Republic of Moldova, Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia have officially joined the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA).

ASP: online applications will be unavailable starting October 20

Citizens will not be able to submit online applications for civil status services from October 20 to November 4. The Public Services Agency announced this temporary suspension in preparation for the launch of the new "Civil Status Acts" information system on November 3.

Rising number of entry bans: Over 8,500 people denied access to Moldova in 2025

In 2025, the number of individuals banned from entering the Republic of Moldova has significantly increased. In the first nine months of this year, the Border Police refused entry to 8,578 people, marking a rise of approximately 45% compared to the same period last year. This group includes not only foreign nationals but also citizens of the Republic of Moldova who were turned away at the border.

Natural gas deliveries to the Transnistrian region will resume from October 17 at previous volumes

Natural gas deliveries to the left bank of the Nistru will resume on October 17, in the volumes contracted to meet the needs of all consumer categories. This announcement was made by Vadim Ceban, the interim president of Moldovagaz, the company responsible for supplying gas to the Transnistrian region.

Confirmed results: PAS – 55 deputies, Patriotic Bloc – 26 deputies, Alternative Bloc – eight deputies, PN and PPDA – six deputies each

The new Parliament in Chisinau, of the 12th legislature, is made up of 55 deputies elected on the lists of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), 26 deputies of the Patriotic Electoral Bloc (BP), eight deputies of the Alternative Bloc and six each of the Our Party (PN) and the Democracy at Home Party (PPDA). The deputies' mandates and the election results were confirmed on Thursday, October 16, by the Constitutional Court.

Damage caused by frost: Farmers from Nisporeni and Orhei districts seek state compensation

Farmers submitted a total of 690 applications to the Agricultural Intervention and Payments Agency (AIPA) for financial support concerning more than 13,000 hectares impacted by adverse weather this spring. The application period for financial aid, specifically for those whose crops were damaged by late frosts in the spring of 2025, closed on October 14.

TV Gagauzia fined 32,000 lei for political partisanship and disinformation in election campaign

The regional public broadcaster Gagauziya Radio Televizionu (GRT) was fined 32,000 lei by the Audiovisual Council (CA) and sanctioned with a public warning, after the regulatory institution found serious deviations from the principles of fairness, balance and impartiality in the coverage of the parliamentary elections of September 28, 2025.