Moldova wage gap: Chisinau salaries double Transnistria's

Average monthly salaries in Chisinau-controlled Moldova have reached 17,174 MDL (€876), more than double the 8,004 MDL (€408) recorded in the Transnistrian region.

Russian drone breaches Romanian airspace near Chilia

A Russian drone briefly breached Romanian airspace early Saturday, May 2, during a heavy Russian assault on Ukrainian port infrastructure.

Russian drone attack on Kherson bus kills two

A Russian drone strike targeted a civilian bus in Kherson’s Dnipro district early Saturday morning, killing two people and wounding seven others.

Finance minister rejects populist subsidies as fuel rises

Moldovan Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță announced that the government will not implement general compensation measures despite rising food and fuel prices. Instead, authorities will provide targeted support to vulnerable groups and critical sectors.

Sandu to co-chair resilience session with Macron in Yerevan

President Maia Sandu will travel to Yerevan on May 4 to attend the European Political Community (EPC) Summit, hosted by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Moldova finance minister: Economy stable amid global shocks

Moldova’s financial situation remains resilient and predictable despite persistent external pressures. Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță confirmed that the national economy is positioned for growth, provided the government maintains a strict focus on long-term investment rather than immediate social consumption.

Trump to hike EU auto tariffs to 25% amid trade dispute

President Donald Trump announced on Friday a significant escalation in trade tensions, detailing plans to impose a 25% tariff on European cars and trucks entering the United States.

Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years in $1bn bank fraud case

The Chisinau Court has sentenced fugitive oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison for his role in the 2014 "theft of the century." The ruling includes a mandate to recover approximately $60 million (approx. €55.6 million or 1.18 billion MDL) in damages.

Partial traffic halt on Mihai Viteazul str. this weekend; police issue recommendations

Traffic on a section of Mihai Viteazul str. in Chisinau will be temporarily restricted this weekend due to a cultural event, according to the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP).

Experts: Romania’s diplomacy toward Chișinău unchanged despite political crisis

Despite the political instability caused by the motion of censure against the Bolojan Government, experts emphasize that Bucharest's diplomatic strategy remains unchanged. This consistency ensures that support for the Republic of Moldova's European path is stable and ongoing.

Telegram scam uses identity of Radu Marian for fake “investments”

A fraudulent Telegram channel is misusing MP Radu Marian's name to promote fake investments. The MP warns that these messages come from scammers attempting to mislead users and gain illicit profits.

Wage arrears and job insecurity top employee complaints in the Republic of Moldova

Employees in the Republic of Moldova report several significant issues, including wage arrears, noncompliance with rest time regulations, and inadequate safety measures at work. Additionally, cases have been noted in which employees face restrictions on their right to join unions or to participate in the management of their workplace. This information comes from Igor Zubcu, the president of the National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM).