Moldova expands battery storage to 200 MWh for grid stability

Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu announced that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) currently cover 50 MW of Moldova’s 700 MW total consumption. Authorities plan to expand this capacity to 200 MWh in the coming months.

36 years since the Bridge of Flowers: A border dissolved

On May 6, 1990, hundreds of thousands of Romanians gathered on both banks of the Prut River to stage the "Bridge of Flowers," a historic defiance of the Soviet border. This symbolic event allowed citizens from Romania and the then-Moldavian SSR to cross the frontier without passports for the first time since World War II.

President rules out early elections, to start talks on forming a new government

Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that he will start informal consultations with various political parties to form a new government. The president also ruled out the possibility of early elections. These statements were made during a brief press conference at the Cotroceni Palace on the evening of May 5.

Brussels meeting: Dan Barna says Moldova boosts EU enlargement credibility

The Republic of Moldova plays a crucial role in enhancing the credibility and integrity of the European Union's enlargement process, says Romanian MEP Dan Barna. He believes the European Commission should maintain its technical support for Moldovan institutions. These statements were made following the 17th meeting of the Moldova-European Union Parliamentary Association Committee, held on May 5 in Brussels.

Moldova’s progress presented at the Economic and Financial Dialogue meeting in Brussels

Moldova strengthens its macroeconomic stability despite external challenges. The message was delivered by Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță at the annual EU Candidate Countries Economic and Financial Dialogue held on May 5 in Brussels.

European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas will visit Chișinău on May 7–8

European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas will pay an official visit to Moldova from May 7 to 8. She will hold several meetings in Chișinău, including with the country’s leadership.

IMF sends a mission to Chișinău to discuss a new requested program

An IMF team of experts, led by Alina Iancu, will visit Moldova from May 7 to 20 for discussions with the authorities following a request for a new programme supported under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).

African swine fever outbreak in Costești. Two dead pigs found abandoned in an orchard

Two pig carcasses were found abandoned in an orchard near Costești in Ialoveni district. Authorities disinfected the area, and after lab tests confirmed African swine fever, they introduced special control measures.

Parliamentary dialogue partnership among EU candidate countries. Initiative launched in Copenhagen

Moldova, Ukraine, and Western Balkan countries formalize a parliamentary dialogue partnership. Leaders launched the initiative in Copenhagen during a broader meeting of EU candidate states.

Moldova and North Carolina strengthen ties. Officials discuss development, education, healthcare, and security projects in Chișinău

Moldova’s partnership with North Carolina in the United States remains durable and pragmatic and delivers concrete results that directly benefit citizens, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi said at the opening of the bilateral cooperation committee meeting. The event took place on May 5 in Chișinău and U.S. Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall co chaired it.

Child obesity has tripled in five years; endocrinologist warns of serious risks

One in five seven-year-olds is overweight, and data shows that this number has tripled over the last five years. Doctors warn that childhood obesity is a chronic disease with serious long-term effects. Early intervention, free from stigma, is essential for children's health.

EU–Moldova energy partnership described as “strong and future-oriented”; key discussions held in Brussels

The energy partnership between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova is robust and focused on the future. This statement was made by Dan Jørgensen, the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, during the seventh meeting of the High-Level Energy Dialogue.