Moldova will modernize e-procurement system with World Bank support

A team from the World Bank has concluded its support mission for the project titled "Public Procurement Efficiency and Value for Money in the Republic of Moldova." This mission took place on Friday, October 17, and is financed through the Multi-Donor Trust Fund called "Moldova - Growth, Resilience, and Opportunities for Well-Being" (M-GROW).

“The new Prime Minister is the right person for the government team”, Maia Sandu

President Maia Sandu emphasized the need for someone to revitalize the economy of the Republic of Moldova and attract investments, especially in light of the ongoing conflict on the border. She shared these insights during a broadcast on Rlive.md, explaining her decision to appoint Alexandru Munteanu as the new prime minister. The decision followed internal consultations within the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) after Dorin Recean announced that he no longer wished to continue in his role. According to Maia Sandu, it was agreed that the new prime minister must possess a strong economic background to effectively manage the current challenges.

European Commission welcomes 40 banks from Moldova, Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia joining SEPA

The European Commission announced on Thursday, October 16, that 40 banks from the Republic of Moldova, Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia have officially joined the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA).

ASP updates schedule: online services unavailable from October 20

Citizens will not be able to submit online applications for civil status services from October 20 to November 4. The Public Services Agency announced this temporary suspension in preparation for the launch of the new "Civil Status Acts" information system on November 3.

45% rise in entry bans: Over 8,500 travelers denied access to Moldova in 2025

In 2025, the number of individuals banned from entering the Republic of Moldova has significantly increased. In the first nine months of this year, the Border Police refused entry to 8,578 people, marking a rise of approximately 45% compared to the same period last year. This group includes not only foreign nationals but also citizens of the Republic of Moldova who were turned away at the border.

Moldovagaz resumes gas deliveries to left bank of Nistru at previous volumes

Natural gas deliveries to the left bank of the Nistru will resume on October 17, in the volumes contracted to meet the needs of all consumer categories. This announcement was made by Vadim Ceban, the interim president of Moldovagaz, the company responsible for supplying gas to the Transnistrian region.

Parliament: List of the 101 deputies with validated mandates

The new Parliament in Chisinau, of the 12th legislature, is made up of 55 deputies elected on the lists of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), 26 deputies of the Patriotic Electoral Bloc (BP), eight deputies of the Alternative Bloc and six each of the Our Party (PN) and the Democracy at Home Party (PPDA). The deputies' mandates and the election results were confirmed on Thursday, October 16, by the Constitutional Court.

Frost damage: Nisporeni and Orhei farmers file most requests for state compensation

Farmers submitted a total of 690 applications to the Agricultural Intervention and Payments Agency (AIPA) for financial support concerning more than 13,000 hectares impacted by adverse weather this spring. The application period for financial aid, specifically for those whose crops were damaged by late frosts in the spring of 2025, closed on October 14.

TV Gagauzia was fined 32,000 lei for political bias and disinformation during the electoral campaign

The regional public broadcaster Gagauziya Radio Televizionu (GRT) was fined 32,000 lei by the Audiovisual Council (CA) and sanctioned with a public warning, after the regulatory institution found serious deviations from the principles of fairness, balance and impartiality in the coverage of the parliamentary elections of September 28, 2025.

INTERVIEW | Moldova targets EU accession treaty in 2028, Cristina Gherasimov

The authorities in Chisinau are working to prepare the Republic of Moldova for European Union (EU) accession by 2030. Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, stated in an interview with Teleradio-Moldova's Brussels correspondent, Dan Alexe, that it is in the national interest for this process to include the Transnistrian region.

Vladimir Andronachi's accounts blocked by the State Tax Service

The State Tax Service has blocked the accounts of former Democratic MP Vladimir Andronachi. This decision was published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, October 16.

EU grants Moldova access to AI supercomputers and cutting-edge research platforms

Researchers and entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova will have access to high-performance computing infrastructures due to the country’s accession to the European initiative "AI Factories." This strategic program of the European Union is focused on the development and utilization of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures.