More jobs and higher wages in rural areas can combat poverty affecting over 40% of children

More than 40 percent of children in rural areas live in absolute poverty. This phenomenon also affects over a third of children in the Republic of Moldova. Unstable jobs, low agricultural income, and limited access to services and infrastructure are among the main causes. Experts note that social benefits are insufficient to address this situation. To address this, it is necessary to create well-paid, stable jobs in rural areas, develop the local economy, improve infrastructure, and ensure better access to education and healthcare.

Moldova is sending its third troop contingent to the EUFOR Althea mission

After weeks of intensive training alongside Romanian partners, a new contingent from the National Army was deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina to maintain peace and security. The 18 Moldovan service members are part of the Republic of Moldova's third contingent for this operation.

Moldova's Parliament will enforce stricter rules for taxi platforms, allowing payments only through banks

Payments for taxi services will be processed exclusively through licensed banks in the Republic of Moldova. Next week, Parliament is set to vote—in the second reading—on amendments that will impose stricter rules for financial transactions within the taxi sector, announced Marina Morozova, a Member of Parliament for the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Social Protection, Health, and Family.

CFM tests Chișinău – Revaca – Sângera rail; airport access may improve

On October 16, the State Enterprise "Moldova Railways" (CFM) conducted a test run along the Chișinău – Revaca – Sângera railway line to assess the condition of the infrastructure and identify the measures necessary to ensure safe train operations. The inspections also assessed the potential to increase travel speeds and develop passenger platforms.

Authorities may install 400,000 more smart meters by 2030

Another 400,000 households in the Republic of Moldova could receive smart electricity meters between 2028 and 2030, as part of a pilot program launched in the summer of 2023. According to the Ministry of Energy, expanding the digital metering system will optimize energy distribution nationwide and enable accurate billing based on real-time data.

Gagauzia election campaign: Promises of social support and economic recovery

The election campaign in Gagauzia for the November 15 vote began on Friday, October 16, with promises of social support, a fair economy, and the preservation of national values and identity. Among the commitments made by the candidates is the conducting of a financial-economic and administrative audit within the first 100 days of their term.

Air alert in northern Moldova due to an unauthorized flight in Soroca district

A new case of a violation of the Republic of Moldova’s airspace was reported on Friday, 16 October, in the area around the village of Sobari, Soroca district. According to the Ministry of Defence, the alleged unauthorised flight was recorded at 16:22. The incident follows four other drones flying over the country’s territory without authorisation during the night.

DW journalist Alina Kühnel: Moldova will receive European support despite crisis meetings in Brussels

The Republic of Moldova will remain a major beneficiary of the European Peace Facility, ranking just behind Ukraine. Furthermore, strengthened support for regional security and the defense industry continues to be a priority—despite disagreements regarding an increase in the European Union’s budget—stated Deutsche Welle (DW) journalist Alina Kühnel on the Moldova 1 TV.

Cosăuți-Iampol bridge is nearly complete but won't serve traffic

The temporary bridge over the Nistru, between the localities of Cosăuți and Yampil, is 65% complete, with construction expected to be finished by the end of the year. However, this structure will not provide a new road link between the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine for the transport of passengers and goods. According to the authorities, the bridge will be used exclusively for transporting materials needed to build the permanent bridge—a project for which no source of funding has yet been identified.

In 2026, Moldova recorded 63 unauthorized drone and missile overflights; military modernization is promised

The airspace of the Republic of Moldova has been violated 63 times since the beginning of 2026, against the backdrop of Russian attacks on Ukraine. Six incidents have been recorded in the last few days, and on October 10, fragments of an explosive-laden drone were discovered in the locality of Geamăna, Anenii Noi district. In total, since 2022, more than 100 drones have flown over the country's territory without authorization.

Brussels removes "as soon as possible" from EU accession conclusions for Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union has removed the phrase ‘as soon as possible’ from the conclusions on the accession of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, prepared for the European Council summit on 15–16 October. The change was noted after a correspondent for the publication European Pravda compared two versions of the document.

Government dismisses reports of drone factories in Moldova

The authorities are not currently considering plans to establish military-related production facilities in the Republic of Moldova. Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici made this clear on Friday, responding to information brought into the public debate by Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban