Moldova extends taxes to breakaway Transnistria in economic push

Moldova began phasing in standard value-added tax and excise duties on luxury imports into its breakaway Transnistria region on Tuesday, advancing economic reintegration and curbing cross-border smuggling.

Moldova hikes household gas tariffs by 41% amid surging European winter prices

Moldova's energy regulator ANRE approved a 41% increase in household natural gas tariffs effective Tuesday, Sept. 1, driven by rising European procurement costs and winter restocking demands.

Moldova's voter register tops 3.3 million ahead of Gagauzia poll

Over 3.3 million citizens are registered to vote in Moldova as of Sept. 1, up by 7,387 from a year earlier, the Central Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday.

Latvia bans imports of Russian and Belarusian consumer goods

A sweeping ban on the import of several consumer goods from Russia and Belarus took effect in Latvia on September 1. The trade restrictions apply both to direct shipments and to goods routed through non-EU third countries, Latvian outlet Delfi and Meduza reported.

Moldova detects over 10,000 undeclared workers in 2026

The State Labour Inspectorate uncovered more than 10,000 undeclared workers in 2026, already surpassing the annual target set for the entire year, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection announced on September 1.

Moldova police investigate series of fatal domestic incidents

Moldovan police opened separate investigations into five sudden deaths recorded across the country on Saturday, including two suspected suicides and a fatal domestic shooting in Criuleni district.

Moldova reintegration chief visits Romanian school in Transnistria

Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, attended the opening-bell ceremony at Evrika High School in Ribnita on the first day of the new academic year. The official highlighted the school’s crucial role in preserving Romanian-language education in the breakaway Transnistrian region.

Romania reaffirms steadfast backing for Moldova and Ukraine at annual diplomatic summit

Romanian President Nicușor Dan reaffirmed Bucharest’s steadfast support for Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, urging an expeditious end to Russia’s war while calling for sustained economic sanctions against Moscow.

Moldova indicts two over cross-border methamphetamine trafficking

Moldovan prosecutors have indicted two men accused of producing and trafficking methamphetamine as part of a major European criminal network, anti-organized crime authorities said on Tuesday.

Moldovan health expert outlines rules for safe, balanced school lunchboxes

School lunchboxes must balance nutrition, freshness, and strict food safety to protect children from foodborne illnesses, public health nutritionist Maria-Victoria Racu said on public broadcaster Radio Moldova, advising parents on preparing wholesome daily meals.

Moldovan parents urged to ease back-to-school anxiety as classes resume

Moldovan parents should prioritize patience and emotional adaptation rather than academic pressure as children return to classrooms on Sept. 1, psychologist Lilia Dubița said Monday in an interview with public broadcaster Radio Moldova.

Moldovan doctor warns heavy schoolbags risk children's spinal health

Moldovan medical specialist Svetlana Viteborscaia warned parents that heavy and ill-fitting schoolbags risk causing chronic spinal deformities, as students prepare to return to classrooms on Sept. 1.