Eugen Osmochescu: Republic of Moldova has removed all Soviet-era business standards

The Republic of Moldova has successfully aligned its business operation standards with those of the European Union. As of January 1, 2026, all regulations inherited from the Soviet era have been eliminated. This announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, during the Moldova-Switzerland 2026 Business Forum held in Zurich on March 12.

Chișinău will host Black Sea Region Security Conference in March

The Republic of Moldova is set to host the third edition of the Black Sea Security Conference, organized under the auspices of the International Crimea Platform. This event will take place in Chisinau on March 23 and will continue the discussions on regional security that began at previous conferences held in Bucharest in 2023 and Sofia in 2024.

Agri-food exports rise in 2025, driven by sunflower and rapeseed

In 2025, Moldova's agri-food exports rebounded, increasing by 13.8% after three consecutive years of declining agricultural production. However, economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță highlights a significant issue: the rise in exports is largely due to an increase in shipments of raw materials rather than processed food products.

Romania backs swift European Union accession talks with Republic of Moldova, calling 2028 goal ambitious but realistic

The Republic of Moldova's goal of joining the European Union by 2028 is described as both "ambitious and realistic." Romania supports starting accession negotiations at the earliest opportunity. This message was conveyed in Chisinau following a joint meeting of the European affairs committees of the parliaments of both countries.

MEC and MAI launch joint plan and campaigns to curb student drug use

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) initiated a joint action plan to reduce drug use among students and young people. In the 2026-2027 school years, training and information campaigns will be organized in schools and vocational education institutions. Additionally, teachers, school psychologists, and medical assistants will receive instruction on how to recognize signs of drug use and how to intervene effectively, according to Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun.

Minister of Energy warns gas stations selling no diesel from stock face penalties

Gas stations that have diesel fuel in stock but refuse to sell it may face sanctions from the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE). Additionally, the Competition Council will investigate any anti-competitive agreements or practices in the wholesale market. This statement was made by Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu in response to reports that some gas stations have stopped displaying diesel prices or claim they do not have the product available.

Mihaela Samoil wins bronze for Moldova at European Youth Wrestling Championships (U23)

At the competition in the Serbian city of Zrenjanin, our compatriot competed in the weight category of up to 55 kilograms. Samoil reached the semifinals but was defeated by Azerbaijani competitor Gultakin Shirinova.

Authorities keep Ukraine oil spill restrictions; lab results pending

Authorities are currently enforcing restrictions on water consumption in the northern region of the country due to oil products that have spilled into the Nistru River. Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder informed Teleradio-Moldova that the results of laboratory tests conducted on water samples will be announced on Friday afternoon, March 13.

Member of Parliament Botgros explains why Lăutarii got free land for a residential block instead of a folklore center

He was given a free plot of land in Chisinau by the government with the intention of building the International Folklore Center "Lăutarii." However, instead of the center, a block of 20 apartments was constructed. Nicolae Botgros, a deputy from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), claims that the folklore center project was never realized because potential sponsors repeatedly refused to finance it. As a result, he was compelled to sell everything to settle the debts that had accumulated, according to the parliamentarian.

Sleep lost during the week is not recovered on the weekend, experts

To increase productivity, many people are reducing their sleep to just a few hours each night, believing they can catch up on rest over the weekend. However, experts caution that the body requires around 7 to 8 hours of sleep each day, and trying to "make up" for lost sleep on Saturday and Sunday does not negate the negative health effects of sleep deprivation.

Valeriu Chiveri in Brussels: EU should help manage and fund the convergence fund

The Republic of Moldova is seeking greater European Union involvement in resolving the Transnistrian conflict. This includes establishing a convergence fund to bridge the gap between the two banks of the Nistru. Deputy Prime Minister Valeriu Chiveri stated this intention during his first visit to Brussels.

Groundwater extraction for bottling declines in recent years, ecologist says it's encouraging

The volume of water extracted from underground sources has decreased in recent years, a change that environmentalists welcome. However, the amount of water brought to the surface each year still totals hundreds of millions of tons. Experts point out that, unlike surface water, groundwater does not replenish itself.