Scammers posing as police seek money and personal dat

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova are warned about a new scam scheme, in which unknown individuals pose as police officers and attempt to obtain money or personal data.

Heavy traffic at the Palanca crossing point entering Moldova

At the Palanca border crossing point, there is heavy traffic involving both travelers and vehicles, with congestion particularly on entry into the Republic of Moldova. Travelers are urged to plan ahead and consider crossing via the Tudora customs post instead.

Romania offered Moldova new equipment for the Nistru intervention

Romania sent new equipment on March 21 to remove oil spills from the Nistru and stop their spread, said Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder, adding the situation is under constant monitoring and intervention

Moldova launches second phase of "Inclusive and Productive Jobs" project, aiming to create over 100,000 jobs

The Republic of Moldova is taking another important step towards the transition to a dynamic, productive, and inclusive labor market by launching the second phase of the “Inclusive and Productive Jobs” project. The initiative is being implemented in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and with the financial support of the Government of Switzerland.

Bus from Moldova overturns in Romania, killing 1 and injuring 15

A bus with 44 passengers traveling on the Chisinau - Bucharest route overturned on Saturday morning, March 21, at the exit from Vaslui county towards Galati, Romanian media reports. A 62-year-old man died after being thrown out of the car, which then crushed him, and 15 other people were injured. Romanian authorities have activated a red intervention plan.

Disinformation leads Chișinău conference

Innovative ways to combat disinformation, information manipulation and foreign interference were discussed on Friday in Chisinau, at a conference organised by the Council of Europe and the Audiovisual Council. The conference participants also drew attention to hate speech, which erodes public trust and undermines the integrity of democratic processes not only in the Republic, but also in Europe.

Moldova to index pensions by 6.8% amid demographic pressure

Moldova will increase pensions by 6.84% starting April 1, 2026, amid concerns that the adjustment fails to cover rising living costs. The measure will bring the minimum pension to approximately €167 (3,254 MDL), costing the state budget €102.8 million (2 billion MDL).

New digital tool exposes hidden loan costs for Moldovan consumers

The National Commission for Financial Markets (CNPF) has launched a new online tool allowing consumers to calculate the true cost of credit before signing any contracts. Unveiled during Global Money Week 2026, the APR (Annual Percentage Rate) calculator is now available free of charge on the regulator's official portal.

Moldova’s sole prosthetic hub battles staff shortages

For many Moldovans living with amputations, the path to recovery runs through a single specialised facility in Chișinău. The Republican Experimental Centre for Prosthetics, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation (CREPOR) is the only institution in the country providing free prosthetic limbs and orthopaedic footwear to veterans and the disabled.

Police sanction paid protesters at Council of Europe social rights summit in Chisinau

Law enforcement authorities sanctioned several individuals on Thursday, March 19, following a "paid-for" protest organized near the Palace of the Republic. The demonstration coincided with a high-level conference on the European Social Charter, attended by 50 delegations from Council of Europe member states.

Water supply restored in Northern Moldova following Dniester contamination; authorities issue strict safety warning

Water services have been restored across Northern Moldova as of Thursday, March 19, following a multi-day suspension triggered by hydrocarbon contamination risks in the Dniester River.

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine spark Dniester River oil crisis

A major pollution crisis on the Dniester River has tested Moldova’s emergency response after Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure caused a massive oil spill.