Moldovan couple turns 1839 ancestral home into museum

A 185-year-old family home in Cigârleni, central Moldova, reopened as a local ethnographic museum following an extensive two-year restoration by returned diaspora members, community organizers announced on Sunday.

Farmers in Orhei are investing in dryers and storage to protect their sunflower crops despite low prices

The sunflower harvest promises to be good this year, yet the situation remains difficult for farmers. Prices lower than last year, drought, and high production costs are cutting into their profits. Experts estimate a yield of 18–20 quintals per hectare. In Ciocâlteni, Orhei District, the Digori family is trying to cope with these challenges through technology and investment.

PCCOCS prosecutors interviewed on income, donations

The prosecutor evaluation commission started hearings for prosecutors from the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS). Valeriu Sîrbu and Ion Brînza were the first prosecutors to undergo this stage; commission members asked them to explain their income, savings, and donations, as well as their conduct in a case later examined by the European Court of Human Rights.

A Moldovan passport permits visa-free travel to 120 countries

Global mobility and the strength of the Republic of Moldova's passport depend directly on the state's diplomatic strategy and international partnerships. Consequently, the more countries a nation's citizens can visit visa-free or with simplified procedures, the more prestigious the passport is.

"Moldova Project" will coordinate external assistance from various international institutions, including the EU

Although the new "Moldova Project" structure, announced by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, promises more efficient management of major public investments, its success depends on its organizational architecture and genuine cooperation with the ministries. Corneliu Coteț, an expert with EUROPULS Romania, expressed this view during the September 18 edition of the "Paralela 47" program on Radio Moldova.

A new public institution would manage protected natural areas

A new public institution, "Protected Natural Areas" is to be established in the Republic of Moldova, responsible for the unified administration of the network of protected natural areas. The new entity will centralize the management of ecological zones that were previously administered in a fragmented manner by various entities subordinate to the "Moldsilva" Agency.

Nobel Foundation raised the prize to 1.1 million euros: Maia Sandu nominated for the 2026 Peace Prize

The value of the Nobel Prize will be 12 million Swedish kronor in 2026, equivalent to approximately 1.1 million euros, for each category. The decision to increase it by one million kronor compared to previous years was announced by the Nobel Foundation and coincides with the 125th anniversary of the awards.

Bucharest condemns Russia's illegal polling stations in Transnistrian region

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania condemns the holding of elections for the State Duma of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine between September 18 and 20, as well as the opening of polling stations for this vote in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, without the consent of the constitutional authorities in Chișinău.

Râșcani poaching case: Environmental damage over 65,000 lei

The investigation into the poaching incident in Râșcani, where five birds listed in the Red Book were killed, has determined that environmental damage exceeding 65,000 lei was caused. Law enforcement established that four individuals were present in the area on the day the offense was committed, but they have not yet been identified.

Drones fly over Moldova, with no explosions reported

The Border Police of the Republic of Moldova recorded a series of illegal overflights of national airspace on the morning of September 19, 2026. Authorities have not identified any debris or a potential explosion site.

MFA condemns Colonița drone explosion: "Another consequence of war"

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) condemns the incident on September 18 near the village of Colonița, where components of a turbojet-powered drone were found after an explosion.

Potholes: Cheltuitori village road – a driver's nightmare

Suburban residents accuse Chisinau City Hall of failing to repair roads around the capital, which remain riddled with potholes after last winter. The road at the entrance to the village of Cheltuitori looks like a war zone, frustrating drivers. The mayor of Cheltuitori says the Chisinau authorities manage this stretch of road. Officials from the capital's City Hall promise to assess the road to determine what interventions can be made.