Moldova parliament extends probe into state enterprises over registry chaos

Moldova’s parliament on September 3 extended the mandate of a special commission investigating state-owned enterprises by 30 days, citing severe registry discrepancies, decades-long insolvencies, and unjustified management salary increases.

Nasui highlights farm, tech, and tourism potential for Moldova

Moldova holds strong economic growth potential across agriculture, IT, and tourism if the state removes bureaucratic barriers for private business, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Claudiu Nasui said on TV8.

Doctors advise targeted health checks as school starts in Moldova

Parents should seek targeted medical checks rather than blanket clinical screenings as children return to classrooms across Moldova, family medicine specialists advised on public television, emphasizing posture, vision, and symptom monitoring.

Moldova's historical flags revived in 45-piece replica collection

A unique collection of 45 historical Moldovan flag replicas, including medieval standards from the reign of Stephen the Great, is preserving the country's heraldic heritage at the Customs Service Museum in Chisinau.

WMO warns El Nino to intensify to very strong through 2027

The El Niño weather pattern will intensify over coming months to reach “very strong” levels by late 2026, threatening severe global climate disruptions through February 2027, the World Meteorological Organization warned.

Trump urges Europe to repay U.S. aid for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will demand European nations reimburse Washington for past military aid and ammunition provided to Ukraine to counter Russia's ongoing invasion.

Moldova modernises Chișinău refugee school with $100,000 grant

The “Taras Shevchenko” Gymnasium in Chișinău opened the new school year with upgraded facilities, supported by over $100,000 in international funding for its predominantly Ukrainian student body.

Moldova votes grain import curbs as lawmakers push extension to 2027

Moldova's parliament approved a provisional grain and oilseed import licensing regime in first reading on Thursday, while senior lawmakers demanded extending the protections through 2027 to shield domestic farmers from regional market shocks.

Moldova probes state firm mismanagement and illicit board payouts

Moldovan lawmakers referred dozens of audit reports to prosecutors on Thursday, revealing widespread mismanagement of state-owned enterprises, unmonitored public assets, and officials unlawfully collecting up to €20,000 annually from multiple board seats.

Moldova approves €4.3M UN grant to upgrade military capabilities

On 2 September, the Foreign Policy Committee of Moldova’s Parliament endorsed an agreement with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to implement a €4.32 million (approx. 84.7 million MDL) grant project.

Moldova local authorities unlock direct EU funding via EAST GATE

Over 130 Moldovan local authorities will secure direct access to European Union regional development funds by joining the newly formed EAST GATE European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation, officials announced in Chișinău.

Moldova faces peak ragweed season as allergies surge

Health specialists in Moldova are warning residents against self-medication as peak ragweed pollination poses acute respiratory risks for an estimated 20 percent of the population across the country.