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).

Vlad Kulminski: tariff cuts on US imports mean short-term losses, long-term gains

Chisinau's decision to eliminate customs duties on imports from the United States represents a "visionary step," according to Moldovan Ambassador to Washington, Vlad Kulminski. He asserts that the long-term benefits will significantly outweigh any lost budget revenues.

No barriers on the labor market: youth trained in universities for future jobs

Professions of the future, such as Informatics, Biotechnology, Robotics, Cybersecurity, and Smart Agriculture, are becoming increasingly popular among young people. Universities are investing in modernizing laboratories, updating equipment, and digitizing curricula to better prepare students for the job market. Those who choose these fields report no trouble finding employment.

New employment reaches only 7.5% of the authorities’ 2030 target

In the first four months of the year, a total of 7,507 individuals found employment with the support of the National Employment Agency (ANOFM). This group included women and men of various ages, many of whom were over 55, as well as people with disabilities and individuals of Roma ethnicity.

Moldovan feared criminal may be extradited to Romania, Russian court confirms

Russian authorities agreed to extradite Vasile Rodideal, a criminal originally from the Republic of Moldova, to Romania. Rodideal has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for serious crimes. His lawyer confirmed this information to the Russian press.