Chișinău public transport fares rise to 7 lei per ticket starting May

Starting May 1, the fare for public transportation in Chisinau will increase by one lei. A trip on a bus, minibus, or trolleybus will now cost seven lei, up from the current price of six lei. The city's authorities attribute this fare increase to rising fuel prices.

Phone scams posing as the State Tax Service lure citizens to share SMS codes

Phone fraud attempts have increased, with scammers posing as officials from public institutions or banks. The State Tax Service (SFS) warns that callers persuade citizens to share SMS codes, which can lead to unauthorised account access or loans being taken out in their names.

Vlad Kulminski: Lower tariffs on Moldovan products open new export opportunities in the U.S. market for Moldova’s exporters

Lower tariffs on Moldovan products in the United States signal a strong push to revive exports and strengthen bilateral economic ties. The measure cuts duties from 31% to 10% and gives Moldovan producers a real chance to regain competitiveness in one of their most important foreign markets, said Moldova’s ambassador to the United States, Vlad Kulminski.

Moldova will launch mobile app by 2027 to assess building seismic risk

By 2027, the Republic of Moldova plans to launch a mobile application to rapidly assess and classify buildings by seismic risk, categorised as high, medium, or low. This initiative is a significant step toward monitoring building safety and preparing for potential earthquakes, according to Veaceslav Șipitca, State Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development.

VIDEO │ Nearly 3 kg of psychotropic slimming pills seized in smuggling operation

The Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) is handling a case involving the smuggling of psychotropic substances. Nearly three kilograms of drugs were intercepted in the Republic of Moldova, which had been sent from Kazakhstan by mail under the guise of "slimming" products. These drugs were intended to be trafficked to Ukraine.

UN report: Russia and Moldova accused of human rights violations in Dimov case

The Russian Federation and the Republic of Moldova have been reported to the UN regarding the case of Alexandr Dimov. The Promo-LEX Association and the European Prison Litigation Network have jointly filed a complaint, condemning the inhumane treatment and arbitrary detention he experienced on the left bank of the Nistru. They also emphasize the absence of effective rehabilitation mechanisms following his release.

Moldova awards 43M lei to 81 businesses, expected to double economic investment

More than 80 entrepreneurs in Moldova have received a total of 43 million lei in grants for business development. This funding comes from both the Moldovan Government and the World Bank Group. Authorities state that this investment will stimulate additional investments in the economy amounting to approximately 96 million lei.

Moldova denounces CIS founding agreement and statute in final vote

Parliament has denounced the primary agreements of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) with a vote of 60 in the second reading. Unlike the intense debates that took place during the first reading, the decision made during the April 2 session was reached without any opposition intervention.

2025 shows Under half of working-age Moldovans are employed, 2025 NBS data

In 2025, less than half of Moldovans of working age were employed, with the employment rate at 40.2%. Meanwhile, over 1.1 million people were outside of the labor market, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Despite this, the unemployment rate remained low at 3.8%.

Dense fog reported on multiple roads nationwide; police urge drivers to be cautious

The General Inspectorate of Police advises drivers about the challenging traffic conditions during this period, caused by fog affecting several road areas across the country.

Sacred icons in Easter lights: the Musteață family showcases art at the National Museum of Ethnography

The icons created by the Musteață dynasty, which are true gems of the genre, are currently displayed at the Art Gallery of the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History in the capital. This exhibition, dedicated to the Easter holidays, offers a deep exploration of sacred art.

Moldova launches voluntary pensions: eligibility and contribution details

For the first time, Moldovan citizens can save for retirement through a private pension fund, as the first voluntary pension fund has been authorized and is entering its launch phase. This new option allows employees and entrepreneurs to make voluntary contributions alongside the public pension system, providing an additional income source for retirement, says Elena Pui, the director of the fund management company.