Gallo and Vieira clinch Cerro Abajo world titles in Stuttgart

Chilean rider Paz Gallo made history in Stuttgart by winning the inaugural women’s race of the Cerro Abajo World Series, edging out Germany’s Nina Hoffmann by just 0.12 seconds on Sunday.

Moldova urged to focus on key hubs as 350 firms drive industry

Just 350 companies generate more than 80% of Moldova's industrial output, prompting economic analyst Ghenadie Ivascenco to urge the government to abandon fragmented local platforms and prioritize strategic industrial hubs.

Moldova to revise renewable energy community rules

Moldova will overhaul its renewable energy regulatory framework to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and expand green energy communities following a successful pilot project, State Secretary Carolina Novac said.

Moldova beekeepers secure IFAD funding to expand output

Moldovan beekeepers are expanding production and entering export markets with low-interest loans and development grants provided by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), officials announced on Monday.

Moldova rail tariff cut fails to spur Ukraine grain flow

Moldova offered a 50% freight transit discount, but Ukrainian exporters continue to favor competing European routes, leaving Moldovan tracks operating far below target capacities, logistics analysts reported.

Moldova auctions 21 state farmland leases for five years

Moldova’s Public Property Agency will auction five-year lease rights for 21 state-owned agricultural plots on September 22, offering farmland parcels ranging from 1.3 to nearly 87 hectares across the country.

Moldova prepares contingency plans for Gagauzia vote

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission is preparing contingency measures against a potential boycott of the Nov. 15 regional elections in Gagauzia, following protracted negotiations between central and local authorities, officials announced.

Moldovan cities open bids for European Capital of Culture 2033

Moldovan municipalities are invited to enter the national competition for the European Capital of Culture 2033 title, submitting long-term urban cultural development blueprints ahead of the October 4 application deadline.

Nine ambassadors presented their credentials to Maia Sandu, including four from EU states

On September 7, President Maia Sandu received the letters of accreditation from nine newly appointed ambassadors to the Republic of Moldova. Among them, four represent European Union member states: Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands. This marks the first time that both Estonia and Norway will have ambassadors residing in Chisinau.

Damaged textbooks will be replaced by October 15

Textbooks that are damaged, dirty, have missing pages, or can no longer be used under normal conditions will be withdrawn and replaced. To address some issues reported in schools in Chisinau, the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has announced it will begin collecting textbooks from other districts and municipalities. By October 15, worn-out copies distributed to students will be replaced with copies that are in proper condition.

Moldova has enough gas, energy, and firewood for winter

The authorities assure that the Republic of Moldova is well-prepared for the upcoming heating season, which is expected to begin in about a month and a half to two months. They have diversified the gas supply, and approximately 30% of the electricity is now produced from renewable sources. Additionally, the Vulcănești-Chișinău line is anticipated to be operational soon, and the Moldsilva Agency has substantial reserves of firewood.

OSCE's Christopher Smith to Maia Sandu: "I will always be an honest mediator"

The OSCE Mission to the Republic of Moldova is committed to promoting the country's security, stability, and prosperity while continuously adapting to the evolving regional security environment. These commitments were reaffirmed on September 7 by the new Head of the Mission, Christopher W. Smith, during a meeting with President Maia Sandu.