Moldova invites farmers to talks on Ukrainian grain transit rules

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan summoned agricultural leaders to Cabinet headquarters on Thursday, August 20, for extended talks on Ukrainian grain transit across Moldova's rail network.

Moldova finalizes strategic 400 kV power line to Romania

Finalization works at the Chișinău Electrical Substation, part of the strategic 400 kV Vulcănești–Chișinău overhead power line, have entered their conclusive phase.

Moldova farm subsidies hit €69m in H1 2026

Moldova disbursed over €69.4 million (approx. 1.36 billion MDL) from its National Fund for Agriculture and Rural Development during the first half of 2026.

Moldova extends privatization bids for state assets

Moldova's Public Property Agency (APP) has extended the application deadline for the privatization of four major state-owned enterprises from August 19 to October 19. The auctions will now take place on October 20.

Moldovan and Romanian villages secure €1.37m in EU funding

Three Moldovan villages alongside Pădureni municipality in Vaslui County, Romania, have launched a €1.37 million (approx. 26.85 million MDL) cross-border development initiative. The project targets modern infrastructure upgrades and regional cultural preservation.

Moldova university enrollments rise 16% in 2026

Moldovan universities have enrolled more than 18,000 students during the main 2026 admission round. The figure represents an increase of nearly 2,500 students—or approximately 16%—compared to the same stage last year.

EU drought forces farmers to use winter feed early

A severe drought sweeping across Europe has forced livestock farmers to tap into winter feed reserves months ahead of schedule, as dried-up pastures and damaged crops severely curtail animal feed supplies.

Germany warns extremists are whitewashing east German dictatorship

German officials have issued a sharp warning against growing attempts by political extremists to downplay the atrocities of the former East German communist regime.

Consumers are more willing to denounce product non-conformity, filing over 1,200 petitions

During the first half of 2026, the most common complaints were about inadequate services and non-conforming non-food products. Additionally, the number of petitions rose significantly to 1,275—an increase of nearly 80% compared with the same period in the previous year.

EURONEWS | Brussels faces a strategic test regarding EU expansion

The enlargement of the European Union is approaching a critical point in the coming months. Montenegro and Albania are getting closer to membership, while Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova are making progress. Meanwhile, Brussels is evaluating the necessary reforms required to accommodate a larger and more complex Union.

Suspects' assets will be identified and frozen early in the investigation

Financial investigations to identify and recover assets from economic crimes will be conducted under a joint national mechanism. This system will enable authorities to track and freeze suspicious assets from the initial phase of criminal investigations.

Moldexpo paid parking: First 30 minutes free for 150 spaces

Two paid parking lots, designed to accommodate up to 150 cars, will be established at the entrance of the International Exhibition Center "Moldexpo." The first parking facility is expected to open by the end of September, with a maximum rate of 40 lei per hour, as announced by the institution's interim director, Zinaida Popa, during a press conference on August 13.