Moldova monitors river water with 52 hydrometric and 2 hydrological stations

Climate change is significantly affecting the Republic of Moldova's water resources, making ongoing river monitoring crucial for effective management and for warning residents about potentially hazardous hydrological events. Currently, the National Hydrological Monitoring Network includes two hydrological stations—the Nistru and the Prut stations—and 52 hydrometric stations, more than 20 of which are automated.

Network of shelters for victims of violence will expand, Plugaru

The number of women seeking assistance from social services due to violence increased from around 2,000 in 2023 to 10,000 in 2025. Minister of Labor and Social Protection Natalia Plugaru explains that this rise reflects both the scale of the issue and an increasing willingness among women to seek help. In response, authorities are expanding the network of shelters for victims. This initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance protection services and support the Republic of Moldova's integration into the European Union.

Households eligible for compensation will remain similar to last year

The number of households receiving heating compensation during the upcoming cold season is expected to remain similar to last year’s figures. Minister of Labor and Social Protection Natalia Plugaru announced that she has reached an agreement with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan to maintain approximately the same number of eligible households as in the previous year, when over 600,000 households received assistance. However, the authorities will implement stricter controls when granting this compensation.

Social security deficit is now 3.5 billion lei

The Republic of Moldova faces a risk to its pension payments, which could put further pressure on the state budget if the social security system's deficit is not reduced. According to Natalia Plugaru, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, the social security budget deficit for this year is 3.5 billion lei, a sum that is being covered by the state budget.

Novodnestrovsk discharge talks stalled; Chisinau and Kyiv resume negotiations

Chisinau and Kyiv have not agreed on the volume of water to be released from the Novodnistrovsk reservoir. The Moldovan authorities rejected Ukraine's proposal to reduce the flow rate from 60 cubic meters per second to 22, considering the change too abrupt. Negotiations are expected to resume in the coming days.

VIDEO | Two Moldovan citizens die in a fatal accident in Vaslui county

Two citizens from the Republic of Moldova lost their lives in a traffic accident on the morning of September 14, near the municipality of Bârlad in Vaslui County, Romania. The car they were in collided with a semi-truck, resulting in the victims— a 21-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man—being trapped in the wreckage.

Promo-LEX: Transnistrian students involved in Russian "patriotic" education

This summer, dozens of students from the Transnistrian region took part in "patriotic education" programs and initiatives that promote Russian historical narratives. These activities were organized in the Russian Federation and occupied Crimea. A report released by the Promo-LEX Association indicates that some of these programs occurred at centers that are under international sanctions. The organization has raised concerns about the potential risks of indoctrination and the associated security implications.

Russian drones detected in Moldova's airspace: Two at Palanca and Cioburciu

On the morning of Monday, September 14, two drones entered the airspace of the Republic of Moldova without authorization. This incident occurred during significant Russian attacks on the Odesa region of Ukraine. The drones were detected near the village of Palanca in the Ștefan Vodă district, as well as near the villages of Cioburciu and Pervomaisc, located on the left bank of the Nistru.

Chișinău Airport has restricted terminal access from September 14 to 17

Special measures to manage access and passenger flow were implemented at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chișinău on Monday, September 14. These restrictions will remain in effect until September 17 because a large number of Hasidic pilgrims are returning from Ukraine to fly home.

Freight train derails on neglected southern Moldova railway

Five freight cars carrying gravel derailed in southern Moldova on Sunday, halting traffic along a Soviet-era railway corridor that has not undergone major overhaul since 1956, state railway authorities said.

Heavy traffic clogs Palanca border checkpoint to Ukraine

Moldovan border authorities deployed extra staff and opened additional control lanes at the Palanca checkpoint to ease heavy outbound congestion, redirecting motorists toward the Tudora-Starokazacie crossing.

Moldova forest pest infestation drops to 65,000 hectares

Moldova has reduced forest land affected by defoliating insects from 80,000 to 65,000 hectares over the past five years by prioritizing biological pest management, official forestry data shows.