Moldova PAS hiring scandal: Youth party official faces favoritism claims

Moldova’s ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faces renewed political scrutiny over public sector hiring practices following revelations regarding rapid youth wing appointments.

Moldova to track daily drug stocks with new digital system

Moldova is establishing a national digital platform to monitor daily pharmaceutical inventories and flag supply risks before they impact patients. The system will track stock levels across importers, distributors, retail pharmacies, and healthcare facilities nationwide.

Firefighters extinguish major landfill fire in Calarasi Moldova

Emergency services and local authorities in central Moldova have stabilized a major landfill blaze after two days of intense firefighting. The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at the municipal dump in Călărași and rapidly spread to an adjacent forest strip, scorching nearly four hectares of land.

Moldova teachers to protest in Chisinau over delayed salary hikes

Education workers will protest on Wednesday, August 19, in Chisinau’s Great National Assembly Square, demanding that authorities honor promised salary increases starting September 1. The rally, organized by the Education and Science Trade Union Federation (FSEȘ), will take place between 09:00 and 11:30 AM.

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.

Russian drone strikes test Moldova and NATO response

Intensifying drone attacks along the Moldovan border may be designed to test NATO response capabilities and spread panic among the public, security experts warn. The developments come as faster, jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) increasingly violate regional airspace.

Moldova allocates €331M to boost voluntary municipal mergers

The Moldovan government will commit €331.6 million (approx. 6.5 billion MDL) to local councils that complete voluntary administrative mergers within statutory deadlines.

Moldova police investigate jet powered drone crash in Ștefan Vodă

An unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle crashed in a cornfield near Talmaza village in the Ștefan Vodă district, creating a crater two meters wide and 50 centimeters deep.

Moldovan teachers threaten strikes over frozen pay increases

Promised salary increases for Moldovan educators have been frozen ahead of the new academic year. Government officials cite revenue shortfalls linked to global energy instability and international conflicts, prompting trade unions to organize nationwide protests.

Drought may raise energy prices, warns Maia Sandu, who announces compensation

The Republic of Moldova needs to be ready for the "worst-case scenario" if the drought continues. This situation could result in reduced energy production, potentially leading to higher electricity tariffs. President Maia Sandu issued this warning during an interview on Radio Moldova.

The Economist: Moldova's unification with Romania is challenging but possible. Historian: "It's the only chance for development"

The potential union of Romania and the Republic of Moldova, while complex, remains a possibility in the regional geopolitical landscape. An analysis published by The Economist indicates that if Chisinau's European path is blocked, uniting with a member state of the European Union (EU) could become a viable alternative. The publication argues that economic, political, and geopolitical obstacles can be overcome with support from the West. Political analyst Anatol Țăranu noted in an interview with Teleradio-Moldova that the EU would have a vested interest in financing this process to reduce vulnerabilities and diminish Russian influence in the region.

Chisinau firefighters applauded after mission in Greece

The mission in Greece has been successfully completed. After two weeks of battling the flames, 25 firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergencies (IGSU) returned home and were welcomed with applause and gratitude on Monday, August 17. The efforts of the Moldovan rescuers during the eight challenging missions were highly praised by the Greek authorities.