Mihail Sirkeli on the Bashkan election: "The winner will be supported by Moscow"

The election for Governor (Bashkan) of Gagauzia is entering the candidate registration phase, and the campaign is already marked by political disputes and discussions about Moscow's influence in the region. Journalist Mihail Sirkeli argues that candidates' profiles may matter less than the political support they receive, and the November 15 vote could affect not only the administration in Comrat but also the relationship between Chișinău and the autonomous region.

Moldova's wine exports have declined, but producers find new markets in Africa

Wine exports are down 16% in volume and 6% in value compared with the same period last year, Ștefan Iamandi, Director of the National Office for Vine and Wine, said on the Moldova 1 TV program "Pe Față". A significant portion of this drop in volume is linked to reduced exports to the United States and Belarus.

Parliament approves state of emergency

At the Government's proposal, Parliament voted to declare a nationwide state of emergency in the energy and water sectors for 60 days, starting September 26. Supported by 54 MPs, the measure will allow the Executive to intervene quickly in the event of disruptions to energy, fuel, and water supplies.

Electricity shortage on September 22; citizens advised to avoid high-consumption appliances

On Tuesday, September 22, the Republic of Moldova will record an electricity trade deficit of 229 MWh between 17:00 and 21:00. According to Energocom, this shortfall is caused by insufficient capacity on the interconnectors with Romania and Ukraine.

Moldova and Romania sign a memorandum to strengthen electoral cooperation

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of the Republic of Moldova and the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) of Romania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation on electoral matters. The document establishes new avenues for collaboration between the two institutions, including the strengthening of institutional capacities, cybersecurity, the digitalization of electoral processes, and the refinement of legislation regarding elections and referendums. The CEC and the AEP signed the memorandum in Bucharest during a meeting between their representatives.

Ecaterina Cheptanaru appointed new director of Public Broadcaster “Teleradio-Moldova”

Journalist and TV producer Ecaterina Cheptanaru won the competition for the position of director of the “Teleradio-Moldova” Company (TRM), held on September 22. Ecaterina Cheptanaru has more than ten years of experience in the media and previously held the position of deputy general director of the institution.

MoldMedizin & MoldDent 2026: Free consultations and advanced technologies at Moldexpo

Over 120 doctors from the Republic of Moldova and Romania will provide free medical consultations, and visitors will also have access to general blood and biochemical tests at the MoldMedizin & MoldDent 2026 exhibition. The event will take place from September 24 to 26 at Moldexpo and will bring together more than 100 companies from various countries to showcase state-of-the-art medical equipment and technologies.

Cimișlia bypass: 7 km of new road, over 43 million euros invested

The town of Cimișlia will be relieved of heavy and transit traffic from the M3 route. A contract was signed for the construction of a new road section spanning over 7 kilometers on the outskirts of the town; the new road is set to divert some of the heavy traffic that currently passes through the locality.

The Czech Republic backs Moldova's European path: "We will support Moldova during this difficult time"

The Czech Republic reaffirms its support for the Republic of Moldova in strengthening energy security, developing renewable energy and storage capacities. Support for the country’s European path and the expansion of economic cooperation were also on the agenda of the discussions held on Tuesday, September 22, in Chișinău, by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Doina Gherman and Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security of the Czech Senate, Pavel Fischer.

Mobile units will be set up in villages without pharmacies

The new Pharmacy Law, currently under public consultation, proposes solutions for rural areas where opening a permanent pharmacy is not sustainable. In these villages, medicines could be sold via mobile pharmacies or automated dispensing units, operating under the responsibility of an authorized pharmacy and a coordinating pharmacist.

Moldova's railways need repairs, with 300 million lei allocated

Over 54% of the Republic of Moldova's railway lines require repairs, and speed restrictions are currently in place on a significant portion of them. To address this, the Government approved the National Railway Infrastructure Program 2026–2030 on September 22 and will allocate 300 million lei for the maintenance, repair, and development of railway infrastructure, as well as public passenger rail transport services.

Hungary supports Moldova's EU accession "based on its own merits" from New York

Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán may visit Moldova. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi extended the invitation to her in New York, USA, during a meeting where the two officials discussed bilateral relations and Moldova's path to European integration.