Moldova: Trade unions reject $354 minimum wage hike

Trade unions in Moldova have rejected the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection’s proposal to increase the national minimum wage from 5,500 to 6,300 Moldovan Lei (MDL) for 2026.

Weapons smuggling case: a fourth suspect in the ammo transport, placed in custody

The organizer of the arms smuggling operation, who was detected in a truck at the Leușeni-Albita customs on November 20, was placed in preventive custody for 30 days. This decision was made by the magistrates of the Chișinău Court in Ciocana on November 28.

Moldova fights Russian hybrid war over EU membership

The Russian Federation has once again accused the authorities in Chișinău of employing an "invented Russian threat" to justify the Republic of Moldova’s rapprochement with the European Union and NATO, claiming Chișinău is "militarizing" the country's territory.

Ceban’s deputy mayor picks rejected by Chișinău Council

General Mayor Ion Ceban’s second attempt to propose the candidacies of Olesea Psenițchi and Victor Pruteanu failed to gather enough votes for their inclusion on the agenda of the Municipal Council meeting on November 28.

Chișinău scam: 4 arrested for fake US vehicle sales

Several American citizens were duped into making advance payments for non-existent cars, trucks, tractors, and farm machinery in an online fraud scheme managed by four young men, aged 20 to 25, from Chișinău.

Gagauzia Electoral Commission is permanent again after SCJ

The decision of the People's Assembly from 2023, which led to the disbandment of the Gagauzia Central Electoral Commission (CEC) as a permanent and active body, has been annulled.

Financial pyramid 'TUX' case: PCCOCS raids homes in Moldova

Law enforcement operations are intensifying in the ongoing criminal case targeting the "TUX" scheme.

Trump: Soldier Sarah Beckstrom dead in DC terror attack

US National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom, wounded in the shooting attack near the White House in Washington, has died at the hospital.

800 churches: Basarabia Metropolis fights Russian patriarchate

The Bessarabia Metropolis, canonically subordinate to the Romanian Orthodox Church (ROC), has won a court ruling granting it the right to use the monument church in Dubăsarii Vechi, Criuleni district.

Moldova attracts over 480k visitors; Launches 'Pomul Vieții 2026'

Moldova's tourism sector is experiencing a period of consistent growth, a trend unequivocally confirmed by recent statistics.

Moldova's 2025 Budget rectification: $1B+ for salaries and social aid

The draft law on the State Budget Rectification for 2025 allocates increased funding for teachers' salaries, social assistance, and utility bill compensations.

Cherry harvests & frost: Moldovan farmers look to EU

The quality of Moldovan fruits warrants their place on store shelves across Europe and the world, and Moldovan farmers deserve to be among the most respected and competitive producers, declared Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu at the 11th edition of the Fruit Business Conference.