Six dancers and a Moldovan *hora* in Radu Dumbravă’s painting, admired in Italy

The mural created by artist Radu Dumbravă in the Italian town of Aielli blends the traditional hora dance, folk attire, and symbols such as grapevines and barrels into a composition that links the culture of the Republic of Moldova with the local identity. The artist spent ten days creating the work, which was designed to convey ​​unity through folk dance and to harmonise with the town's character—a place renowned for its mural art and currently seeking inclusion on the UNESCO heritage list.

New rules may require trucks over 3.5 tonnes to have special rearview mirrors

Trucks registered in the Republic of Moldova may be required to install special rear-view mirrors to reduce blind spots and accident risk. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development has drafted a proposal to this effect.

Drone attack in the Black Sea damages ship heading to Moldova

A cargo ship traveling from Turkey to the Republic of Moldova was struck by a drone in the Black Sea, near the Bulgarian coast. The crew of 15—seven Ukrainian and eight Azerbaijani nationals—were evacuated. Preliminary information indicates there were no casualties.

8,120 families will receive vouchers for new appliances, totaling around 57 million lei from the state budget

Another 8,120 families will receive support to replace their old household appliances with new, energy-efficient ones under a new round of the EcoVoucher program. The current edition runs from October 13 to November 1, 2026, and has a total budget of approximately 57 million lei, fully funded by the state budget.

Women in green businesses get mentoring and grants

Women in the Republic of Moldova who own businesses in the green economy sector can sign up for a program designed to develop and expand their entrepreneurial activities. Under this initiative, 15 female entrepreneurs will be selected to receive training, one-on-one mentoring, and the opportunity to secure investment grants.

Renovated courtyard of "Vasile Alecsandri" Lyceum in Călărași welcomes all visitors

Romania has refurbished the courtyard of the "Vasile Alecsandri" Theoretical Lyceum in Călărași through a cooperation project with the Iași County Council. Over 1,000 square meters of paving have transformed the courtyard, giving students and teachers a safer, more accessible space. At the same time, the institution is preparing to modernize the sports complex, a project that will include two sports courts and the construction of a running track.

Maia Sandu meets with the Irish Prime Minister to discuss opening EU negotiation chapters for Moldova by year-end

The Republic of Moldova aims to open all negotiation chapters with the European Union by the end of this year. The announcement was made by President Maia Sandu during a phone conversation on October 12 with the Prime Minister of Ireland, Micheál Martin—the country holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU until December 31.

Overloaded schedule increases heart risk and sudden death

Chronic stress increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by contributing to elevated heart rate and blood pressure, the development of arrhythmias, and the worsening of existing heart conditions. Regular physical exercise, adequate sleep, and a healthy diet can help reduce these negative effects.

Comrat: Candidate registration for the People's Assembly elections is complete

135 candidates will compete for 35 seats in the People's Assembly of Comrat during the regional elections on November 15, 2026. The candidate registration process concluded on October 12, after the constituency electoral councils in Comrat, Ceadâr-Lunga, and Vulcănești registered the final electoral contenders, according to the Central Electoral Council of the Gagauz autonomy.

Three candidates for Gagauzia's Bashkan are officially registered

Eight candidates will compete for Governor (Bashkan) of Gagauzia in the November 15 elections. On Monday, October 12, the Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia (CECG) registered the final three contenders: former Socialist MP Ivanna Koksal, the mayor of Comrat municipality Serghei Anastasov, and the mayor of Copceac village Oleg Garizan. All three are running as independent candidates.

The Republic of Moldova begins EU accession talks for two new clusters

On October 13, the Republic of Moldova will officially open accession negotiations with the European Union for two additional clusters of chapters: "Internal Market" and "Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth." All 27 EU member states confirmed the decision on Monday, October 12, and agreed to convene the fourth Moldova–EU Intergovernmental Conference. Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov made the announcement.

Russians faced trial in Romania for fake passports, some from Chișinău

Romanian prosecutors have uncovered an illegal scheme in which 16 Russian citizens obtained Romanian passports and identity cards using forged documents—falsely attributed to entities including the Romanian Embassy and Consulate in the Republic of Moldova. After the investigation, authorities cancelled over 1,700 identity cards issued using fictitious addresses.