EURONEWS | Brussels faces a strategic test regarding EU expansion

The enlargement of the European Union is approaching a critical point in the coming months. Montenegro and Albania are getting closer to membership, while Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova are making progress. Meanwhile, Brussels is evaluating the necessary reforms required to accommodate a larger and more complex Union.

Suspects' assets will be identified and frozen early in the investigation

Financial investigations to identify and recover assets from economic crimes will be conducted under a joint national mechanism. This system will enable authorities to track and freeze suspicious assets from the initial phase of criminal investigations.

Energocom procured the entire volume of gas required for the 2026-2027 cold season

SA Energocom has successfully procured 76% of the gas required for the 2026-2027 gas year, which runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. This purchase fully covers the anticipated consumption for the upcoming cold season. Specifically, the company acquired 3.83 million MWh of gas for the period from October 2026 to March 2027.

Eurovision 2027 rules change: Artists must be 18+, winning country could lose hosting rights

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced significant changes to the regulations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, which will take place in Bulgaria. The Reference Group approved the new rules after evaluating the outcomes of the 2026 edition in Vienna and considering feedback from participating broadcasters.

Moldovan influencers hid 100 million lei; tax office checked bank accounts and luxury vacations

Many online earners do not always report their income to the State Tax Service (SFS). Inspectors examined the tax situation of 52 influencers and vloggers from the Republic of Moldova and discovered 100 million lei in undeclared income from 2023 to the present.

Moldexpo paid parking: First 30 minutes free for 150 spaces

Two paid parking lots, designed to accommodate up to 150 cars, will be established at the entrance of the International Exhibition Center "Moldexpo." The first parking facility is expected to open by the end of September, with a maximum rate of 40 lei per hour, as announced by the institution's interim director, Zinaida Popa, during a press conference on August 13.

Farmers demand urgent meeting with Prime Minister to discuss "enormous risks" to the grain market from Ukrainian agricultural transit

Farmers from the Republic of Moldova are requesting an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan to discuss the current state of the grain market and the effects of agricultural production transit from Ukraine. The "Forța Fermierilor" association seeks clarification on the 50% reduction in rail transport costs for goods from Ukraine, warning that this decision could lead to a collapse of prices for grains and oilseeds in the domestic market.

Vulnerable families will again receive state energy compensation this year, Minister Belous

The energy compensation program will continue this winter season, with funds provided directly from the state budget. Finance Minister Victoria Belous assures that financial support will be prioritized for categories of citizens with high vulnerability.

Georgian wanted for contract killing caught in Moldova, extradited to Azerbaijan

A 45-year-old Georgian citizen wanted internationally for contract killing was extradited from the Republic of Moldova. Border guards conducted the operation based on a court order.

Panic at Chisinau Airport: Hundreds evacuated, flights modified

This morning, hundreds of passengers were evacuated from "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau following a bomb alert that was reported around 4:30 a.m. The Border Police and specialized units from the Ministry of Internal Affairs responded to the situation, resulting in a temporary suspension of the airport's operations.

"100 Stories Read" program expands: Reading makes children more open and communicative

The national program "100 Stories Read" is being expanded across the country. During this phase, 1,300 kindergartens will receive a set of 21 children's books along with a display shelf to help create reading spaces. In total, 27,300 books and 1,300 shelves will be distributed.

Diaspora children explore Moldovan culture, from Guguță to Chișinău's history

A group of children from the diaspora embarked on an unforgettable imaginary journey through the theaters of Chisinau. They participated in a summer program organized by the Municipal Library "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu". The children were impressed and eager to learn more about national traditions, prominent figures, and cultural values. This experience offered them a meaningful opportunity to connect with their country of origin.