Moldova and UAE to mutually recognize driving licenses, eliminating re-testing

The governments of the Republic of Moldova and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the mutual recognition and conversion of driving licenses.

Moldova to receive technical benchmarks for final EU negotiation clusters within weeks

Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, announced on February 4 that Moldova expects to receive the technical benchmarks for its final three negotiation clusters within the coming weeks.

Adoption in Moldova: 72 children in Chisinau await permanent families

The Chisinau City Hall has announced that 72 children, including 38 girls and 34 boys, are currently eligible for adoption. Most of these minors are integrated into alternative care services while awaiting permanent placement.

Moldova extends 2026–2030 agricultural policy consultations amid funding disputes

The Moldovan Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) has extended the public consultation period for the 2026–2030 Strategic Agricultural Policy Program until February 16. The decision follows a sharp backlash from major grain and oilseed producers who argue the proposed funding is insufficient for modernizing the sector.

Formal collapse of new START marks the dawn of an unregulated nuclear era

Today, February 5, marks the expiration of the New START Treaty, the last remaining legal pillar governing the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. For the first time since the early 1970s, the United States and Russia are no longer bound by mandatory limits on their strategic nuclear forces.

Moldovan real estate market faces a sharp downturn as new cash transaction limits take effect

Moldova’s real estate market is experiencing a severe contraction following the implementation of restrictive cash payment ceilings. Local real estate unions report a dramatic drop in sales, prompting urgent calls for legislative amendments to prevent a total market freeze.

Black ice causes major traffic disruptions and power outages across Moldova

Dangerous black ice and glazed frost have severely disrupted road and pedestrian traffic across several regions of Moldova this Thursday morning.

Moldova radiotherapy crisis: Patients face five-week delays amid equipment shortages

Approximately 148 cancer patients in the Republic of Moldova are currently trapped on waiting lists, facing delays of up to five weeks for life-saving radiotherapy. The crisis stems from a severe infrastructure deficit, with only three functional linear accelerators available at the Chisinau Oncology Institute.

Chisinau schools switch to online learning due to severe ice

Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban announced that all municipal schools will transition to remote learning on February 5 and 6. The decision follows severe weather warnings and a high risk of black ice on roads and sidewalks.

Baltic parliamentary leaders reaffirm EU enlargement as a strategic necessity for Moldova and Ukraine

The integration of the Republic of Moldova into the European Union transcends technical compliance; it is a decisive geopolitical move. This was the core message delivered by the Speakers of the Baltic Parliaments during their official visit to Chisinau between February 2–4, 2026.

Moldova launches €3M Bridge Export program to boost SME global presence

The Moldovan Government has introduced the "BRIDGE EXPORT" program, a strategic initiative designed to facilitate international market entry for domestic goods and services. Managed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization alongside the Investment Agency, the program targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with high export potential.

Moldova targets 70% student retention by 2030 as university enrollment climbs

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has launched the second edition of the "Study in Moldova" national campaign. This initiative aims to position domestic universities as competitive alternatives to Western institutions.