Nearly 70 attempts to smuggle large undeclared sums out of Moldova detected this year

There has been an increase in attempts to withdraw large sums of money from the Republic of Moldova without declaring them to customs, as required by law. Customs officers documented 68 such cases in the first 10 months of this year, 35 more than the total reported for the entire previous year. In 18 of these cases, the amounts exceeded 400,000 lei, leading to the initiation of criminal cases. Additionally, 50 individuals were sanctioned for contraventions.

ANSA Director: “We communicate at a technical level whenever needed”

Trade relations between the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation continue, although communication between the authorities is strictly at a technical level. Each notification from Moscow regarding phytosanitary issues found in Moldovan plant products is carefully analyzed in Chișinău. In turn, the authorities in the Republic of Moldova inform their counterparts in the Russian Federation about any irregularities detected in Russian products. This was stated by Radu Musteața, the director of the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA), during the PE FAȚĂ show on Moldova 1 TV.

Chișinău experts: European plan is Ukraine’s most realistic route to peace; Russia must negotiate

The European peace plan for Ukraine, proposed by Great Britain, France, and Germany, is both realistic and beneficial for the neighboring country, according to international relations expert Grigore Guzun. During the show "IN CONTEXT" on Moldova 1 TV, he pointed out that Russia shows little interest in negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

Moldova: 56 fatal work accidents in 9 months; 4.8x EU rate

In the first nine months of 2025, a total of 515 workplace accidents were recorded in the Republic of Moldova, 56 of which resulted in fatalities, according to official data.

Moldova’s fuel imports near 737K tons; Diesel dominates

Moldova imported over 737 thousand tons of petroleum products in the first nine months of 2025, a volume almost entirely consumed, according to a report released by the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE).

Moldova construction: 40% growth, but labor shortage looms

The volume of construction works in the Republic of Moldova increased by almost 40 percent in the first nine months of this year, compared to the same period in 2024.

Moldova education staff crisis: 41% paid below poverty

The crisis in the education sector is becoming increasingly evident, with 41% of system employees being paid below the national poverty line.

Chișinău to provide sweet gifts for 30,874 kindergarten children

All children attending Chișinău kindergartens will receive sweet packages, funded entirely by the municipal budget.

Moldova launches 2025 National Youth Award (35,000 Lei)

Youth, professionals, and organizations that have demonstrated performance, involvement, and substantial contributions to the development of Moldova’s youth sector are invited to participate in the "National Youth Award, 2025 Edition" competition, launched by the Ministry of Education and Research (MER).

Messi’s goal and 3 assists power Inter Miami to MLS semis

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have secured their spot in the Major League Soccer play-off semifinals.

Moldova launches new digital system for wills and probate files

Notaries in the Republic of Moldova are now registering inheritance and probate records in a new IT system for wills and succession files, recently launched by the Ministry of Justice.

Chișinău budget crisis: PAS-MAN fight over employee salaries

A fresh attempt to advance budget amendments in Chișinău descended into a major scandal during the November 24 session of the Chișinău Municipal Council (CMC).