French chocolatier brings chocolate-covered Moldovan fruits to Paris

For many French people, the spirit of National Day extends beyond France's borders. Settled in the Republic of Moldova, they are establishing businesses and starting anew there. One such individual is Nicolas Dimitrescu, who has opened a factory in Chisinau that specializes in chocolate-covered fruits.

More police officers report bribery attempts, with INSP and IGP officers leading the way

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) reported 469 attempts at active corruption during the first six months of this year. This figure represents an increase compared to the same period last year and highlights a significant trend over the past five years. Specifically, when comparing the first half of 2023 to the first half of 2021, the number of reports has surged by 1,413%, which is roughly 15 times higher.

Court upholds acquittal of Moldova's ex-top prosecutor Stoianoglo

The Centre Court of Appeal has upheld the February 2024 ruling of the Chisinau District Court (Buiucani seat), fully acquitting former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo.

EU opens Cluster 6 talks with Ukraine and Moldova in historic push

The European Union opened accession negotiations with Ukraine for Cluster 6 (External Relations) at an intergovernmental conference in Brussels on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

France celebrates Bastille Day with strategic European focus

France celebrated its National Day on July 14 with a grand military parade along the Champs-Élysées, highlighting the theme of "Europe's strategic reawakening."

Chisinau water tariffs could increase to 21.39 lei per cubic meter

Household consumers in Chișinău may soon see higher utility bills as regulators evaluate a proposed water and sewage rate adjustment.

Moldova PM-designate Tofan to unveil new cabinet by July 17

Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan may officially present his new cabinet on Friday, July 17, following the resignation of former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu earlier this month.

Clandestine drug lab dismantled in Chisinau after €510,000 raid

Moldovan law enforcement officers have dismantled an underground laboratory producing illicit pharmaceuticals marketed nationwide through an online storefront posing as a dietary supplement retailer.

Moldova summons Russian envoy over armed drone crash

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's ambassador-designate, Oleg Ozerov, on Tuesday, July 14, after another Russian-made drone crashed on Moldovan territory overnight.

Coalition of Willing launches Freya missile defense for Ukraine

Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing agreed at a Paris summit on July 13 to conduct military exercises in countries neighboring Ukraine, launch a European missile defense coalition, and significantly expand military aid to Kyiv.

Moldova STS collects €315k tax from independent entrepreneurs

The State Tax Service of Moldova calculated €315,148 (approx. 6.18 million MDL) in unified taxes for independent entrepreneurs for June 2026. Officials issued nearly 3,200 payment notices, with a settlement deadline set for July 27.

Russian drone crash in Moldova highlights air defense gaps

A Russian Geran-2 strike drone carrying a 40-kilogram high-explosive warhead crashed on July 13 near a residential area in Copanca village, Causeni district.