Forestry agency readies 31 million saplings for planting push

Moldova's forestry agency has readied over 31 million saplings across national nurseries to supply upcoming autumn and spring reforestation campaigns, officials announced on Thursday, advancing the country's national climate strategy.

Brussels weighs fresh energy assistance for Moldova

The European Union is actively examining potential support measures for Moldova as surging regional energy costs strain household budgets ahead of winter, EU Ambassador to Chișinău Iwona Piórko confirmed.

Cardiologist urges wine moderation despite antioxidant benefits

Cardiologist Eleonora Vataman urges strict moderation in wine consumption, warning that while red wine contains protective antioxidants, its blood-pressure risks outweigh benefits for patients with cardiovascular disease.

Nearly 460 asylum seekers await decisions in Moldova

Moldovan authorities are currently processing nearly 460 asylum applications, including 88 from Ukrainian citizens, Minister of Internal Affairs Daniella Misail-Nichitin announced during an interview on Moldova 1’s current affairs show “Pe Față.”

Chisinau eases business rules to cushion EU market pressures

Moldovan authorities are slashing bureaucratic hurdles to help domestic companies survive fierce competition as the country accelerates integration into the European Union's Single Market, officials and business leaders confirmed.

Vulcănești–Chișinău line deadline: Moldova risks losing 15 million euros

The Republic of Moldova risks losing 15 million euros from the European Union’s Growth Plan if the Vulcănești–Chișinău power line is not put into operation by the end of the year. Energizing this infrastructure is one of the conditions the authorities committed to meeting in order to access European funding, and the additional time granted to fulfill this requirement expires in December 2026.

Moldovan researchers can receive grants up to 20,000 euros

Researchers in the Republic of Moldova can obtain grants of up to 20,000 euros for conducting scientific studies, or up to 10,000 euros for promoting research results internationally. The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC), in partnership with the National Agency for Research and Development (ANCD), has launched two calls for grant proposals under the "Higher Education in Moldova" project, which is supported by the World Bank. Applications may be submitted until December 20.

Moldova needs 40 key reforms for next EU fund tranche, EU Ambassador

The Republic of Moldova must complete 40 reform steps by December to qualify for the next tranche of funding from the European Union’s Growth Plan, which totals 1.9 billion euros. This new phase will be more complex than the previous one, but the amount to be disbursed will also be larger, stated the EU Ambassador to Chisinau, Iwona Piórko, during the program "Noi și Europa" on Radio Moldova.

Romanian expert on Radio Moldova: Chisinau should target Romanian, Ukrainian gas options

Chisinau should first leverage natural gas supply options from neighboring countries—Romania and Ukraine—before seeking suppliers from other states. Ukrainian gas could be an advantageous alternative, despite the security risks posed by the war, according to Romanian energy expert Eugenia Gusilov.

Nearly 1,800 shelters in Moldova; some are unusable, Minister of Internal Affairs

The Republic of Moldova has nearly 1,800 shelters, with a total capacity of over 350,000 people. However, not all of them are prepared to provide protection in an emergency. Minister of Internal Affairs Daniella Misail-Nichitin acknowledged, on the Moldova 1 program "Pe Față" that many of these do not meet minimum safety standards and require repairs and additional investment.

TRM seeks to enhance cooperation with Denmark, focusing on technical modernization and media content exchange

The "Teleradio-Moldova" (TRM) company could gain access to Danish films, series, documentaries, and music programs, and benefit from professional exchanges with Danish media experts. Opportunities for collaboration, along with support for the technical modernization of the public broadcaster, were discussed on Wednesday, October 21, during a meeting between the TRM leadership and the Ambassador of Denmark to the Republic of Moldova, Søren Jensen.

National Army recruits: Government sets conscription number by January 2027

Over 1,200 young people will be inducted into the National Army between October 2026 and January 2027, according to a decision approved by the Government on Wednesday, October 21. The document sets recruitment quotas for each district and municipality in the country; most will serve the standard term, while 10 individuals will serve a shortened term.