Roaming in the EU: higher costs on planes and ships—what travelers should know

Starting January 1, 2026, every Moldovan citizen will be able to travel to any European Union (EU) country and use mobile internet services and make phone calls without any additional costs. These benefits not only allow us to stay connected at all times but also require us to adhere to a set of rules.

Over 100 Ukrainian refugee children attend school both in Chișinău and in Ukraine

They sought refuge in Chisinau, and although they attend schools in the capital, they have not abandoned their studies in Ukraine. About 120 children of Ukrainian refugees continue their studies online while simultaneously attending schools in Ukraine.

"Italy–Moldova pensions: what the new Social Security Agreement offers from September 1, 2025"

The Bilateral Agreement on social security between the Republic of Moldova and the Italian Republic, which was signed in October 2024 in Rome, will take effect starting on September 1, 2025. This is a significant development for the thousands of Moldovan citizens who have worked legally in Italy. The agreement allows them to combine their work periods from both countries to determine their pension eligibility. Additionally, they will be able to submit their applications directly from the Republic of Moldova, eliminating the need to travel to Italy.

Moldova will receive over €195,000 from the EU to repair 2024 flood-damaged infrastructure

The European Parliament approved the release of 280.7 million euros from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support six European countries affected by the devastating floods in the fall of 2024, including the Republic of Moldova.

Transnistrian region cracks down on journalists with new restrictions

The Tiraspol regime has introduced a new legislative measure imposing penalties on foreign journalists and those from the right bank of the Dniester who operate in the Transnistrian region without prior accreditation.

Moldova probes illegal party funding, arrests made

By April 2025, the Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA) had filed 18 criminal cases related to the illegal financing of parties linked to the Șor group.

Up Close: Solutions for Moldova's education challenges

The shortage of teachers, low salaries, and the need for curriculum modernization are just a few of the challenges facing the education system in the Republic of Moldova.

EU membership application signed 3 years ago: Evolution of the Republic of Moldova on the European path

The Republic of Moldova took a historic step on March 3, 2022, when it officially submitted its application for membership in the European Union. In a tense geopolitical context, marked by Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the authorities in Chisinau assumed an accelerated European path. In the three years that followed, the country went through a complex process: it received EU candidate status in June 2022 and opened accession negotiations in June 2024. We review the events that marked the last three years of EU-Republic of Moldova relations and beyond.

How the Nistru War broke out – 33 years since the conflict that divided the Republic of Moldova

At the dawn of its independence, the Republic of Moldova faced one of the greatest challenges in its recent history: the Nistru War. On March 2, 1992, the conflict officially escalated into open war, resulting in hundreds of casualties and the de facto loss of Chișinău’s control over the Transnistrian region.

A month of crisis // Gas cut off, increased tariffs, disconnections, and the European solution

A month after the energy crisis started, after Gazprom stopped gas deliveries, it is uncertain to overcome it, although solutions seem to exist. The emergency grant of 64 million euros, offered by the European Union, has been approved. However, it remains unclear when gas deliveries to the Transnistrian region will begin from the volumes purchased by Energocom, for which 20 million euros of European aid will be allocated. Chisinau is still waiting for information from Tiraspol about electricity and gas consumption on the left bank of the Nistru. In the meantime, the right bank will continue to import electricity from the European market, only from the 10 million euros provided for in the European grant. Let us look back at the first month of the energy crisis.

Russia's gas manipulation: Moldova's energy crisis explained

Russia has used energy resources as a tool of political pressure on the Republic of Moldova since the early years of its independence, exploiting them to influence the country's domestic and foreign policies.

Energy deficit concerns after heating season, experts

Experts warn that the Republic of Moldova may face significant challenges in the energy sector following the end of the heating season. They highlight that the energy deficit could increase during this time. Energocom has confirmed that the electricity deficit could become apparent in the summer months when consumption typically rises, but they assure that the situation is manageable and that solutions are being sought.