European expertise for Moldovan municipalities: Joint Consultative Committee launched in Chișinău

Local communities in the Republic of Moldova will receive direct support in their journey towards European integration through a new bilateral structure. The Joint Consultative Committee, established between the European Committee of the Regions and the Republic of Moldova, was officially launched on Tuesday, September 15, in Chișinău. This initiative aims to speed up the implementation of EU policies and improve the ability to absorb external funds.

EUROSTAT | EU grants nearly 4 million residence permits, with Ukrainians receiving the most

In 2025, the European Union issued nearly 3.9 million residence permits to non-EU citizens, up from over 355,000 more than the previous year. According to data published by Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, citizens of Ukraine, India, and Morocco were among the primary recipients of these permits.

PM Tofan talks with farmers after protest threats: "We need sustainable solutions"

The government is working to ease tensions with farmers following a recent threat of renewed protests, which may involve bringing tractors onto the roads. On September 14, the "Farmers' Force" Association issued this warning. In response, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met with farmers to find a "balance" that would provide support—such as bank lending—while also reducing inspections.

ANRE launches a platform to compare gas and electricity offers

Household consumers in the Republic of Moldova can now easily compare offers from natural gas and electricity suppliers. The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has launched a digital tool that aggregates market offers, allowing users to estimate costs based on their individual consumption. This platform is free to use, requires no account creation, and does not request any personal data.

CHILL Festival features writers from 12 countries in Chișinău

Well-known personalities of contemporary literature from 12 countries are gathering in the Republic of Moldova. This year’s edition of the CHILL Festival, scheduled for September 17–24, presents a major cultural marathon featuring literary gatherings, public readings, book launches, debates, film screenings, exhibitions, professional workshops, and educational activities.

Independence, memory, and peace: Required topics in Moldovan schools year-round

In September, students in the Republic of Moldova are taking part in the "Decade of National Values" campaign. This initiative, launched by the Ministry of Education and Research to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the country's independence, aims to help students understand their national history and promote responsible civic behavior.

Reservists called for training; Defense Ministry warns of fake orders

Armed Forces reservists will be called up for training exercises in September and October. With the issuance of call-up notices, the Ministry of Defence warns of the risk of fake orders being distributed and advises citizens to verify the authenticity of the documents at Territorial Military Centres.

A 25-year-old man sold a property and took loans to pay scammers over 627,000 lei

A 25-year-old man from Hâncești was defrauded of over 627,000 lei in a telephone scam orchestrated by individuals posing as representatives of a mobile phone company and a bank. The incident was recently reported to the police, although the scheme happened between August 28 and September 12.

ANRE director: The tariff for natural gas could be revised

The natural gas tariff could be revised if international market purchase prices remain at current levels. Constantin Borosan, Director of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), stated that the agency is closely monitoring developments after the spot price for gas rose to approximately 82 euros per megawatt-hour. By comparison, an average purchase price of around 54 euros was factored in when setting the tariff for the August–December period.

"StopDrog" platform is now live in Moldova for anonymous reporting of drug use or trafficking

Individuals can report suspected cases of drug use or trafficking anonymously, starting Tuesday, September 15. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Research have launched the "StopDrog" digital platform. This platform enables citizens of the Republic of Moldova to share information with the police without revealing their identity or personal details.

"Urgent driving test appointments" are a new scam. ASP: 'Do not share personal data'

The Public Services Agency (ASP) is alerting citizens about a new fraudulent scheme that promises "urgent appointments" for driving tests, stressing that these services are illegal and unauthorized.

Mia instant payments expands for entrepreneurs via QR code

The MIA national instant payment system, developed by the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), is now expanding to the business sector. The new Business-to-Business (B2B) QR code feature allows companies to make immediate, low-cost transfers at any time through online banking applications. With this new option, funds are transferred instantly to the account, regardless of the time or day, ensuring uninterrupted transactions without delays from bank operating hours.