Bookfest Chișinău 2023: Over 40,000 volumes and acclaimed authors

The Bookfest Chișinău International Book Fair concluded its five-day run on Sunday, drawing large crowds to a series of literary events. Visitors had the chance to attend book launches, author signings, and literary debates.

Dozens of Moldovan firms get 40M lei grants for modern equipment

Sixty-six companies from the Republic of Moldova received grants totaling approximately 40 million lei. This financial support is expected to stimulate investments exceeding 64 million lei in the national economy.

IGSU: 25% of rescue, fire units will produce solar energy

Fifteen subdivisions of the General Inspectorate for Emergencies (IGSU) currently have photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of approximately 840 kW. Since 2021, these plants have generated 1,794 MWh of electricity, which is equivalent to over 7.5 million lei at current prices, reads a press release from the institution.

Soroca farm family secures stability by selling full harvest to factory

Amid the market uncertainty that many farmers are experiencing, the Stempovschi family from Soroca has discovered a solution that provides them with stability. They cultivate vegetables on three hectares of land, and their entire harvest is sold to a local cannery. The farmers emphasize that this collaboration is far more convenient and predictable than selling directly in the market.

ELECTIONS 2025 // PDMM, definitively excluded from the electoral race

The Modern Democratic Party of Moldova (PDMM), linked to Vladimir Plahotniuc, will not participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections on September 28. This decision follows a ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice, which rejected the party's appeal concerning its registration for the electoral race.

Organic fair held in Chisinau

This weekend, a fair in Chisinau will showcase organic products. Buyers are willing to pay a premium for 100% natural food. Vendors at the fair have certificates that verify the quality and origin of the products they offer at their stalls.

ODA backs 66 businesses with non-repayable funds

Sixty-six companies in the Republic of Moldova received business development grants through programs managed by the Entrepreneurship Development Organisation (ODA). Authorities estimate that this support will generate investments of over 64 million lei in the national economy and create hundreds of new jobs. The funds will be used to purchase modern equipment and improve production processes.

Moldova exports mainly sunflower oil, fruit juices to Spain

Spain is one of the Republic of Moldova's key trading partners within the European Union, ranking 9th in the EU and 14th globally. In 2024, the total volume of trade between Moldova and Spain reached 168.9 million US dollars, accounting for 1.3% of Moldova's overall trade, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

CJI: Manipulation networks flood Telegram with disiniformation narratives

During the second half of August, a new fake news post appeared on Telegram every 2 to 3 days. Some posts were republished 3 to 4 times with minimal changes. This information comes from an analysis conducted by the Center for Independent Journalism (CJI), as reported by IPN. The monitoring focused on the disinformation narratives and manipulation techniques used during this period.

Support for Moldovan farmers: EU provides €8.5 million

The European Union is providing €8.5 million to modernize and strengthen the resilience of Moldova’s agriculture. A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed on Friday, September 5, in Chișinău.

Greece’s Ministry of Justice has reportedly approved Plahotniuc’s extradition to the Republic of Moldova, his lawyer

Greece’s Ministry of Justice has reportedly approved all three extradition requests submitted by Chișinău authorities regarding Vladimir Plahotniuc, according to his lawyer, Lucian Rogac. Moldova’s Ministry of Justice has not yet confirmed the information.

The new emergency warning system in the Republic of Moldova will be fully operational by the end of 2027

The MD–Alert system will be fully operational by the end of 2027, according to the National Program for Moldova’s EU Accession 2025–2029. The statement was made by Minister of Internal Affairs Daniella Misail-Nichitin in an interview with the Moldpres agency. According to the minister, the feasibility study has already been completed, and the project has entered its second phase.