Moldova-Slovakia social security pact enters into force

A bilateral social security agreement between Moldova and Slovakia entered into force on October 1, enabling diaspora workers to claim retirement pensions earned through formal employment in both jurisdictions.

Moldova urges e-waste sorting as collection lags behind

Moldovan environmental specialists have urged citizens to separate electrical and electronic waste from household refuse, warning that improper disposal risks soil contamination while recoverable secondary raw materials are lost.

Moldova faces Kazakhstan in UEFA Nations League clash

Moldova’s national football team faces Kazakhstan in Astana tonight in a UEFA Nations League group encounter, aiming to break an evenly balanced head-to-head record between the two sides.

Unpaid fines will appear on the certificate of budget liabilities

The State Tax Service will record unpaid administrative fines in its information system and reflect them in the certificate confirming whether outstanding budget liabilities exist. This provision entered into force on October 1, 2026.

Moldova targets Swiss tourists, highlighting autumn as the ideal season

The Swiss market is becoming a strategic target for tourism from the Republic of Moldova. This decision is based on the compatibility between Swiss tourist demand and the country's cultural and gastronomic offerings. The tourism concept was presented today, October 1, at the event "Moldovan Tourism as an Export: From Destination to Economic Value", held as part of Moldova Business Week 2026.

Medical tourism slows due to limited capacity at Chișinău Airport

The Republic of Moldova's immense potential for exporting medical services is hampered by transport infrastructure. Industry experts highlight that medical tourism has tripled; however, the limited capacity of Chișinău Airport poses a major challenge, serving as the first obstacle for international patients choosing to undergo treatment in the country.

Vasile Tofan travels to Brussels on Monday to advocate for European funds for new roads and hospitals

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan will lead the Republic of Moldova's delegation on Monday, October 5, at the 10th meeting of the EU– Republic of Moldova Association Council, which will take place in Brussels.

European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis on Moldova's EU path: "This work takes time, but the reward is worth it"

The Republic of Moldova’s European integration is not a process that will begin only after accession to the European Union, but rather one that is already yielding concrete results for citizens and the economy. This statement was made by Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, at the second edition of the International Conference on Policy Coordination for EU Convergence, held on October 1 in Chișinău.

Cristina Gherasimov: Ireland's support is crucial for Moldova's EU accession

The support of Ireland—which currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union—is essential for the Republic of Moldova in its EU accession process, stated Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, during meetings with Irish officials in Dublin.

EU Commissioner in Chișinău: €157 million support package for Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is making progress in implementing the €1.9 billion Growth Plan. Grants totaling over €500 million have already been made available to the country. The European Union is assessing reform steps leading up to June 2026 in order to disburse the next tranche of support—worth €157 million—European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced on Thursday, October 1, during his visit to Chișinău.

A 100-kilogram bomb was found by a resident of Mereni village

A resident of Mereni village, Anenii Noi district, discovered a 100-kilogram aerial bomb while work was being carried out to install a water supply line. An explosive ordnance disposal team from the "Ștefan cel Mare" Motorized Infantry Brigade responded to the scene.

Russia’s ambassador-designate stated, "I am not afraid of my drones" and called for a joint investigation

On Thursday, October 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) handed a note of protest to Oleg Ozerov, the Russian Federation’s ambassador-designate to Chișinău, after three drones violated the national airspace on September 30, with two of them exploding on the territory of the Republic of Moldova. While the authorities in Chișinău strongly condemn the incidents and characterize them as serious violations of sovereignty, the Russian diplomat demands evidence regarding the drones' origin and maintains that these cases must be investigated before accusations are made.