Chisinau engineer develops plastic-free packaging from crop residue

Chisinau inventor Olga Fiodorov has patented an innovative biodegradable packaging material derived entirely from agricultural by-products, offering an eco-friendly food contact alternative to single-use plastics across the Republic of Moldova.

EU sees no obstacle to Moldova joining the bloc by 2030

Moldova could enter the European Union by 2030 if it maintains its current pace of structural reforms, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos told public broadcaster Moldova 1.

EU plans gradual market integration for high-performing Moldova

Moldova could secure phased integration into the European Union before formal membership, provided the candidate nation continues delivering structural reforms and maintains strict strategic alignment, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced.

Inquiry reveals widespread financial damage in Moldovan state firms

Mismanagement across eight strategic Moldovan state enterprises caused over €180.4 million (approx. 3.5 billion MDL) in financial damage between 2023 and 2026, according to findings from a special parliamentary inquiry commission.

Gagauzia closes candidate registration for regional election

A total of 133 candidates submitted registration files for Gagauzia’s regional legislature ahead of the Tuesday registration deadline, election authorities in the southern autonomous region of Moldova said.

Chisinau to phase out onboard transit conductors by 2027

Chisinau municipal authorities approved a framework on Tuesday to introduce electronic ticketing across public transit, launching a €7.5 million modernization drive that will phase out over 1,100 onboard conductors.

Mass shooting at Georgia street party leaves two dead

Gunfire killed two people and wounded 35 others early Sunday during an outdoor high school celebration in the US state of Georgia, sending hundreds fleeing amid at least 50 rounds.

Moldova capital launches new grants to support startups

Aspiring entrepreneurs, youth, and women in Chisinau can access three ongoing grant programmes offering up to €50,000 in non-repayable funding, municipal authorities announced on Tuesday.

Moldova police foil 87 scams as man loses €14,500

A 65-year-old Chisinau resident lost €14,500 (approx. 283,000 MDL) after fraudsters posing as public officials, banking representatives, and energy utility staff coerced him into taking bank loans.

Moldovan mayors push to scrap costly district councils

A Moldovan government plan to replace the nation’s 32 districts with three administrative regions has split public opinion, sparking intense debate over public service access and bureaucratic efficiency.

US monitors Siberian biosecurity incident after researcher death

A Russian researcher died in Siberia amid allegations of an accidental plague leak at a specialized laboratory, prompting international concern even as Moscow officials denied any biosecurity breach.

Moldova partners with IMF to digitise tax collection and audits

International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts have launched a two-week technical mission in Chisinau to assist the State Tax Service (STS) in overhauling tax administration, revenue collection, and compliance.