Ex-BEM head sentenced to 13 years over €153M Moldovan Bank Fraud

A Chisinau court has sentenced Grigore Gacikevici, the former head of state-controlled Banca de Economii (BEM), to 13 years in prison following a first-instance ruling on Thursday, July 30.

Moldova suspends civil registration services abroad in August

Moldovan citizens living abroad will be unable to submit new civil registration applications at diplomatic missions and consular posts from 1 to 31 August 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the temporary pause to facilitate a transition to an upgraded national IT platform.

Romania backs Moldova EU entry as PM Tofan holds Bucharest talks

Romanian President Nicușor Dan reaffirmed full support for the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Union during high-level meetings at Cotroceni Palace on Thursday, July 30.

Russian Kh-101 missile crashes in Poland near border

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated on Thursday, July 30, that a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile likely entered Polish airspace overnight.

Moldova calls on 1991 generation for 35th independence anniversary

The Moldovan Parliament has launched a national campaign titled "I Am the Moldova 35 Generation," inviting citizens born in 1991—the year the country declared independence—to share their reflections on what their homeland means to them as it reaches its 35-year milestone.

Moldova property revaluations push cadastral values up 2.9x

A nationwide real estate assessment in Moldova has increased average property cadastral values by 2.9 times.

Moldova PM Vasile Tofan makes first official visit to Romania

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan arrived in Bucharest on Thursday, July 30, marking his first official foreign trip since taking office.

Victoria Belous resigns from parliament to stay finance minister

Moldovan Finance Minister Victoria Belous has submitted her resignation as a Member of Parliament, effective July 31. The decision follows her appointment to lead the Finance Ministry in the newly sworn-in cabinet of Prime Minister Vasile Tofan on July 22.

Moldovan PM delays agriculture minister pick after Musteața exit

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan confirmed that the government will take its time before appointing a new Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry following the resignation of Radu Musteața. Tofan stressed that agriculture remains one of the country's most challenging portfolios, requiring extensive consultations and thorough candidate vetting.

Chisinau secures fuel and water reserves amid national alert

The Chisinau Commission for Exceptional Situations mandated the creation of strategic fuel and water reserves on July 29. The decision follows a 30-day national state of alert triggered by energy supply chain bottlenecks and critically low water levels in the Dniester River.

Moldova prioritizes EU path and foreign investment

Moldova’s European integration path, strengthening ties with foreign partners, and attracting investment were the central focus of Prime Minister Vasile Tofan’s meeting with accredited ambassadors in Chișinău.

Unidentified object crashes in Poland near Ukraine border

A powerful explosion and a ten-meter crater were discovered in Poland's Lublin region near the Ukrainian border, triggering a multi-agency emergency response. Emergency services, police, and military units arrived at the scene near the village of Tarnawa-Kolonia, located roughly 50 kilometers south of Lublin.