Ukraine reinforces western border with mines and armor on Transnistrian segment

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have significantly tightened security along the border with the breakaway Transnistrian region of Moldova. Kyiv announced an intensified military presence and the deployment of advanced defensive measures to secure the western frontier.

Moldova seeks €70 million to complete nationwide Model Schools Network

Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) is actively seeking approximately €70 million (approx. 1.37 billion MDL) in external funding to finalize its ambitious "Model Schools" initiative.

Russian drones over Moldova: Systematic incidents spark national security alarm

Recent incursions of Russian drones into Moldovan airspace are no longer isolated events but represent a "systemic threat." Security expert Artur Leșcu warns that these incidents must be viewed with deep concern as they test the nation's defense limits.

Moldova State Railway extends technical unemployment amid fuel crisis

Moldova’s state railway operator, Calea Ferată a Moldovei (CFM), has extended technical unemployment for 600 employees for a fifth consecutive month. The decision, announced on Monday, March 30, comes as the company struggles with rising fuel costs and systemic liquidity shortages.

Second Shahed drone enters Moldova airspace near Transnistria

A second Shahed-type drone violated Moldova’s airspace on Tuesday morning, according to the Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred just hours after a similar breach was reported overnight.

Moldova denies entry to former Transnistrian official Ruslan Mova

Moldovan border authorities have denied entry to Ruslan Mova, the former head of the internal affairs department in the breakaway Transnistria region. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the Chisinau International Airport following a flight from Istanbul.

Moldovans face final day for discounted health insurance

Unemployed and self-employed citizens in Moldova have one day left to pay their mandatory health insurance premiums at a significantly reduced rate.

Moldova detects Shahed drone in its airspace near Ukraine border

Moldova’s Ministry of Defence reported an unauthorised violation of its airspace on Tuesday evening after military radars detected a Shahed-type drone entering from Ukraine.

Tiraspol authorities extend salary payment deadline, citing budget pressures

The authorities in the Transnistrian region have announced an extension for the deadline to pay the second instalment of salaries. Instead of being paid by the end of this month, salaries will now be disbursed by the 9th of the following month. This decision, made during a meeting of the unrecognized executive from the left bank of the Nistru on Monday, March 30, is attributed to budgetary challenges and the need for more flexible resource management.

All border crossing points resume normal operations

All border crossing points in the northern part of the Republic of Moldova along the Moldovan-Ukrainian border have resumed normal operations after being temporarily suspended for technical and safety reasons.

Human metapneumovirus spreading overseas hasn’t reached Moldova: “It could become a regional concern”

The Republic of Moldova is monitoring the spread of human metapneumovirus, a respiratory virus that has led to numerous illnesses in the US and the UK. This virus has also reached Romania and Ukraine. Despite an increase in cases worldwide since the beginning of the year, Moldova has not raised its alert level.

Chișinău International Airport expands its flight network

Chisinau "Eugen Doga" International Airport announces the start of the 2026 summer season, featuring an expanded flight network with access to 70 destinations across 33 countries, served by 28 airlines.