Gagauzia crisis: Call to annul 23k 'vote-buying' fines

The People’s Assembly in Comrat, the capital of Moldova’s autonomous Gagauzia region, has been called upon to identify a legal solution for canceling the fines issued to residents for alleged electoral corruption.

Gagauzia elections: March 22, 2026 amid legal deadlock

The elections for the People's Assembly (AP), Gagauzia’s regional legislature, will take place on March 22, 2026.

Tiraspol’s new “elections”: Regime accused of mimicking state procedures

The separatist administration in Tiraspol is set to organize new elections at the end of this week for the so-called Supreme Soviet, which is claimed to be the legislature of the unrecognized regime on the left bank of the Nistru. Elections will also be held for new local council members. The constitutional authorities in Chișinău do not recognize this electoral process, and analysts have described the vote as a “mimicking of democracy.”

African swine fever outbreak triggers surveillance in Ialoveni

A ten-kilometer surveillance zone has been established around six localities in the Ialoveni district.

Large-scale theft at Florești exchange; Unlocked safe clue

A large-scale theft occurred at a currency exchange office in Florești last night, around 3:00 AM. The alarm was raised by the private security company responsible for guarding the premises.

Tropical oasis in northern Moldova: Meet the man growing kiwi, persimmon, and figs in Drochia

He has transformed his yard into a small tropical oasis. In Drochia, Veaceslav Zuza is successfully cultivating persimmon, kiwi, pomegranate, fig, and even passion fruit.

Comrat lyceum adopts Mpay for transparent parental contributions

The "Nicolai Tretiacov" Theoretical Lyceum in Comrat has successfully implemented a system for collecting voluntary payments from parents through the MPay electronic system. Since the beginning of this school year, over 270,000 lei have been collected in a fast and transparent manner. A portion of these funds was used to purchase vests featuring the lyceum emblem for all students.

Mayor of Tudora, mother of eight: “I taught them, above all, to be humane”

The mayor of Tudora village in the Ștefan Vodă district, Veronica Mocan, is a farmer by profession and a mother of eight children. She emphasizes that maintaining a balance between family and public responsibilities requires years of discipline, hard work, and values instilled in her children from an early age. The most important lesson she imparts is the significance of "being human."

Community Center for the Elderly opens in Costuleni

The elderly residents of Costuleni, in the Ungheni district, have a saying: "The autumn of life is a new spring," often accompanied by smiles. For many of them, this phrase rings true as they actively participate in a local project that promotes healthy, active, and dignified aging. The seniors in the village now have their own community center, where they can paint, embroider, and engage in discussions with the young people from the area. The Community Center in Costuleni is the second of 15 centers scheduled to open in the districts of Telenești, Sângerei, and Ungheni.

Chișinău to take over Gagauzia elections amid fraud and Russian influence

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chișinău is set to assume control and monitoring of the upcoming Gagauzia elections for the region’s People's Assembly.

Bălți: Sports event supporting inclusion of Ukrainian refugee children

Students from Moldova and Ukraine collaborated in a sports competition held in Balti. Participants reported that the event successfully achieved its goal of promoting the inclusion of refugee children from the war-torn country.

Sălcuța Nouă residents now have quality drinking water through the European Village Program

Residents of Sălcuța Nouă, Căușeni district now have access to drinking water thanks to a new aqueduct. This modern system was built to replace the old one, which frequently broke down. The project was funded by the local authorities through the national "European Village" Program.