Moldova hikes gas and heating tariffs ahead of winter

Moldova's energy regulator approved sharp increases in household natural gas and district heating tariffs on Monday, September 28, ramping up financial pressure on domestic budgets just weeks before the heating season begins.

Moldova steps up fines as illegal logging surges ahead of winter

Environmental inspectors in Moldova uncovered more than 130 cubic metres of illegally felled timber and imposed fines surpassing €7,900 (approx. 160,000 MDL) during the first two weeks of September alone.

Moldovan diaspora and UNDP fund rural upgrades in Costuleni

Residents and expatriates from Costuleni partnered with the United Nations Development Programme to build an off-grid recreation park and pave 1.4 kilometers of rural road in Moldova’s western Ungheni district.

Moldova urges safe disposal of expired medicines in pharmacies

Health authorities are urging citizens to stop discarding expired medicines into domestic garbage, warning that improper pharmaceutical disposal contaminates natural ecosystems and undermines active chemical efficacy.

Paris, Lisbon lead European remote work ranking

Paris, Lisbon, and London topped a recent European remote work index, led by high-speed internet, abundant coworking spaces, and diverse leisure options, according to a British price-comparison platform.

Hydrological warning: Low water flow in the Nistru, the Prut, and most small rivers

On September 27, the Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring Authority issued Red, Orange, and Yellow hydrological warnings for several river sections in the Republic of Moldova. Water flow in the Nistru and Prut rivers, as well as in most smaller rivers, will be reduced until October 2.

Drone fragments found in Ștefan Vodă; Border Police secured the area

Fragments of an unmanned aerial vehicle were discovered on the evening of September 26 outside the village of Volintiri, in the Ștefan Vodă district. Local residents notified the Border Police, and at approximately 20:25, law enforcement officers found the wreckage on the ground and immediately secured the perimeter.

The Nistru River's water level is significantly low in the north

Water levels in the Nistru have dropped significantly in the north of the Republic of Moldova due to a lack of precipitation in Ukraine; at the Cosăuți intake station, the water level has already fallen by 10 centimeters. Minister of the Environment Gheorghe Hajder says the situation is being constantly monitored and that there is currently no threat to the drinking water supply.

French Park in Ungheni is taking shape

Work on developing the French Park in Ungheni is progressing. Workers are currently building access paths, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and sports grounds, and have already installed hundreds of meters of water supply and sewage networks. The project involves developing four hectares of the park's total area, which exceeds 11 hectares. According to the Ungheni City Hall, most of the existing vegetation will be preserved and integrated into the recreation areas.

Moldovan police are enhancing cooperation with the FBI to combat online fraud and drug trafficking

The National Police is expanding its cooperation with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation to prevent and investigate complex forms of organized crime. Key priorities include combating online fraud and illicit drug trafficking, as well as developing forensic capabilities, including DNA investigations.

Food prices may rise due to increasing gas prices, Minister of Agriculture

Prices for bread, cooking oil, flour, and sugar could rise soon as energy and logistics costs increase. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Eugeniu Osmochescu, acknowledges that hikes in gas and energy prices could trigger a ripple effect on staple-good prices.

Moldova has declared energy and hydrological emergency

As of September 26, the Republic of Moldova is entering a state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors, amid heightened risks regarding energy and fuel supplies, as well as drought and very low water levels in the Nistru and Prut rivers. The National Crisis Management Commission has approved a series of measures to maintain energy and fuel reserves, protect water resources, and ensure essential services should the situation deteriorate.