EXCLUSIVE | Moldova aims to join the EU by 2030, says Dan Barna

The Republic of Moldova's accession process to the European Union is entering a decisive phase, with the prospect of concluding negotiations in 2028 and signing the treaty in 2030. According to Romanian MEP Dan Barna, Moldova is among the most advanced candidate countries, benefiting from renewed momentum from Brussels, which views enlargement through the lens of European security and geopolitical pressures.

Maia Sandu calls for a greener, safer European capital

Moldovan President Maia Sandu called for a greener, safer and more liveable Chișinău on Wednesday, as the capital marked 590 years since its first documented mention.

EU disburses €2.86 billion military aid tranche to Ukraine

The European Union disbursed €2.86 billion (approx. 57.3 billion MDL) in military assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday under its broader €90 billion support loan facility, Ukrainian media reported.

Moldova probes Russian taxi app Yandex over security

Moldovan law enforcement agencies are actively monitoring Russian ride-hailing giant Yandex, with the government weighing potential regulatory sanctions over tax evasion and severe cybersecurity risks, Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea said.

Venice Commission warns Moldova against stripping absent MPs of seats

The Venice Commission urged Moldovan lawmakers to drop proposed rules that would automatically strip deputies of their mandates for refusing the oath of office or accumulating prolonged unexcused absences.

Ukraine front-line towns stockpile wood as energy strikes persist

Residents in the war-battered Ukrainian city of Izium are stockpiling firewood and installing backup boilers as relentless Russian strikes threaten power and heating supplies ahead of a harsh winter.

Finland urges EU to tighten visa rules for Russian citizens

Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has urged the European Union to tighten visa restrictions on Russian citizens, outlining five proposals in a letter ahead of an EU foreign ministers' meeting in Luxembourg.

Moldovan youths develop devices for health and Braille learning

Two young inventors in Moldova have developed two devices designed to support cardiovascular health monitoring and help visually impaired people learn to read Braille by touch.

Moldova’s EU path to 2030 hinges on reforms and geopolitics

Moldova has opened negotiations on two more European Union accession clusters, bringing 24 of 33 chapters into talks as political scientist Cristian Pîrvulescu says membership by 2030 remains possible.

Moldova to invest €80 million in 25 vocational schools by 2032

Vocational School No. 2 in Cahul plans to renovate an unusable dormitory and install modern training equipment as part of an €80 million national upgrade (approx. 1.6 billion MDL).

Expert explains autumn sugar cravings and healthy diet

As daylight hours shorten and temperatures drop, seasonal changes, reduced physical activity, and irregular sleep patterns drive increased cravings for sweets and comfort foods across Moldova, according to medical experts.

Moldova signals moderate electricity tariff hike as gas costs rise

Moldova’s energy regulator expects to raise household electricity tariffs following higher natural gas costs and a regional hydropower shortfall, though any increase will remain smaller than recent gas and heating hikes.