Moldova’s autonomous region struggles to form election body ahead of March polls

Gagauzia’s Regional Assembly (APG) will make a renewed attempt to appoint a Central Election Commission (CEC) in Comrat this Friday. The move aims to break a year-long systemic deadlock that has paralyzed the region's legislative elections.

Grid failure at Transnistria's key power plant signals deepening energy fragility

A technical failure at the Moldovan Thermoelectric Plant (MGRES) triggered a partial blackout across the Transnistrian region on Friday, February 6.

Surge in respiratory illnesses triggers health alerts and school quarantines in southern Moldova

Health authorities in the Gagauzia Autonomy and Taraclia district report a significant spike in acute respiratory infections and influenza. Medical centers in Comrat and Corten are currently treating dozens of patients daily, with children representing the majority of cases.

Green Transition in Lozova: How EU-Funded Projects are Transforming Rural Moldova

​The commune of Lozova is rapidly evolving into a model of European rural development. Through the national "European Village" program, the locality has modernized its infrastructure with a new water treatment plant and a solar photovoltaic park.

Inclusive academia: Alecu Russo University integrates childcare facilities for students and staff

La Universitatea de Stat „Alecu Russo” din Bălți, studiile sau munca pentru mamele cu copii nu mai reprezintă o provocare. Camerele special amenajate pentru ei oferă un spațiu sigur, confortabil și primitor. Aici, educația, munca și maternitatea se îmbină armonios, iar fiecare mamă poate învăța și lucra liniștită.

Undercover operation exposes decades of killings at Moldovan pig farm

Moldovan authorities are nearing a major indictment in a chilling serial murder case, involving six victims and spanning two decades of criminal activity.

Logistics in Moldova's Transnistrian enclaves stabilized amid winter freeze

Moldovan authorities have confirmed that essential supplies remain secured for the left-bank villages of Molovata Noua, Vasilevca, and Corjova. Despite the suspension of the Molovata ferry, deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, stated on January 28 that land routes remain open for commercial suppliers.

Economic gravity: 71% of Transnistria’s exports flow to EU as regional firms align with Chisinau

Transnistrian businesses are increasingly formalizing their operations under Republic of Moldova jurisdiction to access international markets. Despite political hurdles, 2,478 companies from the breakaway region are now registered with Moldova's Public Services Agency (ASP) as of mid-2025.

Explosive drone detonated in Moldova village near Ukraine border

Moldovan authorities carried out a controlled detonation of a Gheran-2 kamikaze drone discovered Thursday morning in the village of Crocmaz, Ștefan Vodă district. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu confirmed that the device, found in a local garden, carried a 50-kilogram explosive payload that remained intact after the initial crash.

Transnistria hit by widespread blackout following Cuciurgan power plant failure

Transnistria’s breakaway region suffered a major power outage on Friday after a generation unit at the Cuciurgan (MGRES) power plant failed. De facto authorities in Tiraspol reported that the electrical grid was gradually restored across the territory following the incident.

Frozen Dniester severs supply lines to Moldovan-controlled villages

Moldovan authorities have secured a fragile compromise with Tiraspol to ensure food and medicine reach the Cocieri plateau after thick ice halted the Molovata ferry. The river crossing, the only direct link to the region that bypasses separatist checkpoints, was suspended on January 14 due to extreme temperatures.

Moldova Deputy PM inspects frozen Nistru River supply routes as ferry remains suspended

Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri conducted an emergency inspection of the Cocieri plateau on January 21, assuring residents that basic supplies remain stable despite the Nistru River freezing over.