Chisinau mayor pledges to freeze property taxes despite national revaluation

Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban has officially committed to preventing significant property tax increases for the capital’s residents, following a massive nationwide update of cadastral values.

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu visits Kyiv to bolster security and EU ties

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday, February 10, marking his first official visit to Ukraine since taking office. He began the mission by honoring the fallen defenders who sacrificed their lives for the sovereignty and freedom of the neighboring state.

Moldova to ban breeding of 11 dangerous dog breeds by 2027

The Republic of Moldova will prohibit the breeding and rearing of 11 dog breeds classified as potentially dangerous starting in September 2027. The measure, integrated into the Law on the Protection of Companion Animals, seeks to align national safety standards with European Union norms.

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu arrives in Kyiv for inaugural official visit

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu arrived in Kyiv today, February 10, marking his first official mission to the Ukrainian capital since taking office.

Moldova urges citizens to exit Russia amid military conscription threats

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi has issued a stark warning to Moldovan citizens currently residing in the Russian Federation, urging them to return home to avoid forced military mobilization.

Moldova seeks transition period for EU-standard labor protection mechanisms

The Republic of Moldova will request a transitional period from the European Commission to establish a safeguard mechanism for employees in the event of corporate insolvency. While such special funds are mandatory across EU member states, Moldova requires several years to build the necessary institutional infrastructure.

Moldova’s food safety authority affirms full capacity for metronidazole residue testing

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has categorically refuted recent claims alleging that Moldovan laboratories lack the capacity to test for metronidazole residues in poultry meat. The authority described these statements as unfounded and manipulative, warning that they risk undermining public trust in the national food safety system.

​Moldova marks Safer Internet Day 2026 with new national digital welfare program

​President Maia Sandu issued a compelling call to action on Safer Internet Day, observed globally on February 10 across 170 nations. Addressing the rising threats of anxiety and social pressure, Sandu announced a high-level national dialogue to protect children's mental health in an increasingly digital world.

Regional resilience: Provincial markets counter-balance capital’s real estate slump

While the real estate market in Moldova’s capital is experiencing a sharp correction following a 61% drop in sales throughout 2025, regional hubs are defying the trend. Cities like Bălți and Cimișlia report rising demand and a tightening supply of both residential and commercial spaces.

Moldova opens new sovereign bond subscription via digital investment platform

Moldova’s Ministry of Finance has launched a new subscription round for Government Securities (GS), running from February 9 to February 18. This digital-first initiative allows retail investors to acquire sovereign debt directly through the state’s eVMS.md platform.

Budget standoff in Chișinău: Opposition targets defense spending amid social pressure

The Moldovan Socialist Party (PSRM) has formally requested a significant reallocation of the 2026 state budget. The opposition seeks to slash funding for national defense and anti-disinformation efforts to finance social compensations.

From student exchange to state-building: The €26 billion Erasmus+ impact in the Balkans and Moldova

The European Union is investing €26 billion (approx. 509.6 billion MDL) through the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 program to empower youth across the Balkans and the Eastern Partnership.