Chișinău builds 70-space parking lot in Buiucani sector

Chișinău municipal authorities have launched construction on a new 70-space public parking facility at the intersection of Vasile Coroban and Nicolae Costin streets in the Buiucani district. The project comes in direct response to requests from local residents and forms part of a broader neighborhood revitalization initiative.

Moldovan banks issue €425M in loans as corporate sector leads

Commercial banks in Moldova issued €424.5 million (approx. 8.32 billion MDL) in new financing last month, according to data released by the National Bank of Moldova.

Chișinău Central Market directs €142k profit to historical debts

The municipally-owned enterprise operating the Chișinău Central Market will allocate its entire 2025 net profit of €142,210 (approx. 2.78 million MDL) to cover historical financial losses. The Chișinău Municipal Council approved the decision on July 21.

UN FAO report: Global hunger drops to 645m as Africa faces crisis

Global hunger levels eased slightly in 2025, but ongoing armed conflicts and climate disruptions threaten to erase recent gains, according to the latest annual report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Moscow summons Moldovan envoy over alleged diplomatic breaches

Moscow summoned Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darii on Monday, July 21, issuing a "firm protest" over alleged violations of the 1961 Vienna Convention.

Moldova energy efficiency audit highlights bureaucratic bottlenecks

More than half of Moldova’s final energy consumption is absorbed by public buildings. Despite energy efficiency being a top strategic priority, investment returns remain difficult to prove due to the absence of a unified monitoring framework.

Moldova Tofan government strategy for EU accession and defense

Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan has unveiled a government program aimed at turning Moldova's diplomatic service into an engine for EU accession, foreign investment, and national security, while accelerating the modernization of the National Army.

Moldova energizes 400 kV Vulcănești–Chișinău power line

The entire 400 kV Vulcănești–Chișinău overhead power line will be energized this week up to the Chișinău Electrical Substation. The announcement was made on Monday, July 20, by the Acting Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, following an official site visit to the facility.

Moldova prime minister-designate unveils EU-driven Transnistria plan

Moldova’s European integration pathway has emerged as the primary catalyst for the peaceful and gradual reintegration of the breakaway Transnistrian region, according to the new government program proposed by Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan.

Moldova opposition moves to impeach President Sandu over PAS scandals

Moldova’s parliamentary opposition has launched an impeachment procedure against pro-Western President Maia Sandu. The move follows a series of high-profile integrity and nepotism scandals that have hit the ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) over the past month.

IMF approves $690 million tranche for Ukraine

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has approved a new $690 million funding tranche for Ukraine. The decision follows the completion of the latest review under the country's four-year Extended Fund Facility arrangement. Funds are expected to reach Kyiv within days, according to reports from RBK-Ukraine.

Houthi blockade threatens Saudi energy exports

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on July 20, threatening global energy supplies and international trade beyond the Persian Gulf.