Moldova commits €2 million to EcoVoucher program for 2026 household energy savings

The Moldovan government will continue its flagship EcoVoucher program in 2026 with a confirmed budget of €2.04 million (approx. 40 million MDL).

Moldova gas tariffs set for reduction in late January amid Energocom takeover

Moldovan consumers are expected to receive lower natural gas tariffs by late January 2026.

Chisinau social services seek families for 85 children awaiting adoption

Chisinau municipal authorities have identified 85 children eligible for adoption at the start of 2026.

Moldova enhances digital health with 14 new e-prescription features

The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has upgraded Moldova's digital e-prescription system with 14 new functionalities.

Energy independence: Moldova diversifies power sources in December 2025

Moldova secured 458,150 MWh of electricity to meet its national consumption needs in December 2025. The majority of this supply, totaling 65.46%, was sourced through international imports.

Moldova to streamline energy sector VAT declarations starting 2026

Moldova’s State Tax Service (SFS) will introduce a streamlined VAT declaration format for electricity and natural gas transactions effective January 2026.

Moldova’s demographic crisis: Pensioners now make up 28% of total population

Retirees now account for nearly 28% of Moldova’s total population, according to year-end 2025 data from the National Social Insurance House (CNAS).

Moldovan citizens redirect over €1 million in income tax to NGOs in 2025

More than 45,000 Moldovan taxpayers chose to redirect 2% of their annual income tax to non-profit organizations or religious entities in 2025.

Moldova’s public debt hits €6.2 billion as government approves new 2026–2028 management plan

Moldova’s public debt reached €6.19 billion (approx. 121.4 billion MDL) by the end of 2024, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the previous year. To address the rising burden, the Government approved a medium-term state debt management program for 2026–2028 during its December 29 session.

Florești residents detained for blackmail, demanded 100,000 lei from victim

Two men, aged 55 and 62, from Cunicea in the Florești district, have been detained by law enforcement officers and are under investigation for blackmail. The investigation reveals that, over a period of approximately three months, they allegedly extorted 100,000 lei from a 58-year-old man.

Moldova airspace alert triggered by hot air balloon near Ukrainian border

Ukrainian radar systems detected a flying object over Moldova on the afternoon of December 26, which authorities later identified as a hot air balloon.

Moldova National Police adopts 3D laser scanning technology through Polish-Aid program

Moldova’s National Police is modernizing its forensic capabilities by introducing state-of-the-art 3D laser scanners.