Moldovan regulator expects power rate hike on regional drought

Moldova’s energy regulator expects to raise household electricity tariffs following higher natural gas costs and a regional hydropower shortfall, though any increase will remain smaller than recent gas and heating hikes.

How a village on the Bac became Moldova’s capital

Chisinau, Moldova’s capital, marks 590 years since its first documented mention on October 14, celebrating a city shaped by centuries of trade, successive political regimes and demographic change.

Brussels fast-tracks Moldova EU talks as technical tests loom

Moldova opened two major negotiating clusters with the European Union in Luxembourg on Oct. 13, bringing its tally to 24 of 33 accession chapters launched in just four months.

Germany donates specialized refrigerators for better blood storage in Moldovan hospitals

Several medical institutions in the Republic of Moldova received more than 20 pieces of high-performance equipment to preserve and store blood products. The German Government's donation will replace worn-out devices and ensure more efficient monitoring of blood storage parameters.

Moldova's new term on the UN Human Rights Council

The Republic of Moldova will serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the second time. Chisinau has secured a three-year term for 2027–2029, according to the country's diplomatic service. In this capacity, the Republic of Moldova will participate in examining issues regarding respect for human rights worldwide and in adopting recommendations and resolutions in this field.

MEP: Moldova's EU accession by 2030 is "fully realistic"

The Republic of Moldova's accession process to the European Union is entering a decisive phase, with the prospect of concluding negotiations in 2028 and signing the treaty in 2030. According to Romanian MEP Dan Barna, Moldova is among the most advanced candidate countries, benefiting from renewed momentum from Brussels, which views enlargement through the lens of European security and geopolitical pressures.

15 Egyptian sailors have safely returned home with Chisinau's support

Fifteen Egyptian sailors managed to return home from Ukraine with the assistance of the authorities of the Republic of Moldova. To facilitate their journey to Egypt, Chișinău issued transit visas and coordinated their passage through the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that all the sailors had arrived safely at their destination.

Maia Sandu thanks officials, noting Moldova has completed 24 of 33 negotiating chapters for EU accession

A decisive step on the Republic of Moldova's European path! Our country has opened 24 of the 33 negotiation chapters with the European Union. According to the Moldovan president Maia Sandu, negotiations on the Internal Market and Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth clusters are officially launching in Luxembourg on October 13.

Merit scholarships for Roma students: Deadline extended to October 20

The application deadline for the merit scholarship program for Roma pupils and students was extended to October 20. The program will award 120 scholarships, each worth 1,200 lei per month.

State institutions are targeted by malicious emails from "mail.ru" to obtain passwords and confidential information

Government institutions in the Republic of Moldova are being targeted by a campaign of email-based cyberattacks. Attackers send messages that appear to contain financial documents, such as payment orders or invoices, but the attachments are malicious. If opened, they can steal passwords and other confidential information.

Cahul is the only Moldovan town nominated for "European Capital of Culture 2033"

The municipality of Cahul is the only locality in the country to have submitted a bid to represent the Republic of Moldova in the competition for the title of "European Capital of Culture 2033." With the submission period now closed, an independent jury will evaluate Cahul’s bid.

Clusters 2 and 3 will bring more jobs, better wages, and clearer business rules to Moldova

The opening of negotiations for Clusters 2 and 3 targets areas that directly affect citizens' lives—decent jobs, fair incomes, quality education, safe products, and a business environment based on clear rules. These are the key benefits of the two negotiation packages our country will launch on Tuesday, October 13, at the Republic of Moldova–European Union Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg.