New border overflights: A Shahed military drone spotted over the Republic of Moldova

Moldovan airspace was again invaded by a drone on the night of March 18, near the Palanca border crossing. This marks the second consecutive day of such incidents.

IN CONTEXT | Experts: Technical talks signal Brussels’ confidence

The Republic of Moldova could benefit from European investment and economic support prior to becoming a member state of the European Union (EU) through a gradual integration mechanism. This model would strengthen the country's candidate status, and according to Watchdog expert Andrei Curăraru on the Moldova 1 show, "the situation must be leveraged to the country's advantage."

Soroca without tap water: residents carry well water; authorities bring tankers

Many residents of Soroca are still without tap water, and by Wednesday, March 18, several neighborhoods in the city may have their water supply completely cut off. Authorities are exploring alternative water supply solutions, and the municipal enterprise "Apa-Canal" is working to restart the artesian wells in the village of Egoreni.

Cernăuțeanu: Tudora drone posed higher explosion risk

A drone discovered in Tudora, located in the Stefan Voda district, was found to contain extremely dangerous cargo. In light of this, Viorel Cernăuțeanu, the head of the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP), is urging citizens to avoid approaching such objects and to contact the authorities immediately if they encounter one. This warning follows an incident in which a man filmed the drone he found near his home and approached it, unaware of the potential risks.

Brussels talks on Transnistrian conflict settlement

A foreign country exerts significant influence over the separatist administration in Tiraspol, even though it may not directly control it. Chisinau aims to change this situation by establishing an impartial international civilian mission that promotes a neutral policy in the reintegration process. These statements were made by Valeriu Chiveri, the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, in response to press questions about the document he presented to European partners during his visit to Brussels last week.

European Council chief: EU enlargement is top priority

The European Union (EU) considers the enlargement to include the Western Balkans, Ukraine, and the Republic of Moldova to be a top priority. However, numerous reforms must be implemented to meet all the Copenhagen criteria, as enlargement is merit-based. This was stated by the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, according to Tanjug's report on March 17, as quoted by Agerpres.

Moldova requests additional intervention measures on the Nistru from Ukraine

The source of pollution in the Nistru has been stopped, according to Ukrainian authorities, the Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova reports, following a meeting between Ambassador Paun Rohovei and Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder. Chișinău has called for the urgent establishment of an effective mechanism for continuous coordination and information-sharing between the competent institutions of both countries.

“Better conditions nationwide”: Projects to be funded with €189 million from the EU

The new €189 million tranche from the Growth Plan, disbursed by the European Commission on March 17, will fund the construction of the Bălți Regional Hospital, expand access to drinking water in several localities, and develop childcare services, announced Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

Premier Energy: No personal data requested by phone – stay alert

Moldova’s largest electricity provider warns citizens about a scam using its name, urging people not to give personal data under the pretext of meter changes.

Cristina Gherasimov: EU member states support opening accession talks with Moldova

The Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in its accession process to the European Union (EU), and all 27 EU member states have expressed their support for the country’s European path, as well as for the official opening of negotiations by chapter clusters, said Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov following the meeting of EU Ministers for European Affairs held on March 17 in Brussels.

CNED launches a new funding call under the “Green House 2026” program: 200,000 lei per beneficiary

Another thousand households in the Republic of Moldova will be made more energy-efficient through the “Green House” Program. It offers grants covering up to 50% of the cost of works, with a maximum limit of 200,000 lei. Applications can be submitted starting March 18, and applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Moldova with homes registered in the cadastre.

Over 50 European delegations arrive in Chisinau for High-Level Conference on Social Rights

The High-Level Conference on Social Rights – European Social Charter will be held in Chisinau on March 18-19. This event will feature the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, and for the first time, it will bring together a remarkable number of international officials responsible for social policy. Approximately 50 delegations from Council of Europe member states, European institutions, and international organizations are expected to participate in this gathering.