Moldova expands Eurovision 2026 final to 16 artists after high-caliber auditions

Sixteen artists have secured their spots in the Eurovision 2026 National Final. The finalists were selected on December 16 following intense live auditions organized as part of the country’s official selection process.

Venice Commission warns Moldova against merging specialized anti-corruption offices

The creation of a new unified prosecution body in Moldova, known as PACCO, is a "recipe for failure" that ignores years of functional expertise, according to justice expert Alexandru Bot.

Moldova to spend 66 million lei on political party funding in 2026

Moldova will allocate over 66 million lei (approx. $3.7 million) to fund political parties next year. This figure accounts for nearly half of the Central Electoral Commission’s (CEC) total estimated budget of 151 million lei for 2026.

IMF warns Moldova over surging housing prices and rising deficit

Moldova’s economy is staging a fragile recovery following years of shocks from the war in Ukraine and energy crises, but major structural risks persist, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns.

Moldova to impose new taxes on online parcels from China

New taxes on international online parcels are becoming inevitable for Moldova as the nation's postal market experiences a massive surge in volume.

Chisinau councilors demand resignations over illegal 22-story skyscraper project

Councilors from the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) within the Chisinau Municipal Council are calling for the immediate resignation of five high-ranking City Hall officials.

Moldova to launch full EU technical negotiations in early 2026

Moldova could launch "technical negotiations" with the European Union for all six policy clusters in early 2026, according to the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov.

EU funds energy communities in Moldova to slash SME electricity bills

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Republic of Moldova are set to sharpen their market edge by slashing overheads through a new renewable energy initiative.

Trump expands US travel restrictions for 40 nations starting 2026

The United States is set to broaden entry restrictions for citizens from nearly 40 countries, citing critical risks to national security and public safety. The measures, outlined in a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.

EU gives Moldova green light for all negotiation clusters

The European Union has recognized Moldova's significant progress in its accession journey, confirming that all six negotiation clusters are technically ready to open.

EU scraps mandatory 2035 ban on combustion engine cars

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday scrapped its mandatory 2035 switch to electric vehicles (EVs) for car manufacturers, an iconic environmental measure, citing the growing crisis facing the auto industry in Europe.

Zelenskyy reveals secret post-war security plan involving foreign troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that several nations have drafted a confidential document detailing the specific security guarantees they are prepared to offer Ukraine once the war ends.