Phones worth over €1M sold illegally in Moldova; money laundering network dismantled in Bălți

Eight people were detained in Balti in a smuggling and money-laundering case involving more than 1 million euros. The suspects allegedly set in motion a complex scheme through which they illegally imported state-of-the-art phones into the Republic of Moldova, hidden in luggage and parcels, and later sold them on the black market.

Thousands of students in Moldova test their digital skills

Today, May 25, approximately 1,500 students in grades 9 to 12 from across the country are participating in the second stage of digital skills testing. This event is organised by the Ministry of Education and Research, along with the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation.

Austrian foreign policy parliamentarians visit Moldova for talks with Maia Sandu

A delegation of deputies from the foreign policy committees of the National Council and the Federal Council of the Parliament of the Republic of Austria is visiting the Republic of Moldova from May 25 to 27.

Climate change pushed a farmer from Drochia to grow vegetables in greenhouses: “It’s stable and safe”

Climate change has increasingly compelled Moldovan farmers to reconsider their agricultural practices. Vladimir Paun, a farmer from the village of Hăsnășenii Noi in the Drochia district, has turned away from traditional open-field vegetable farming due to severe drought and extreme temperatures. To sustain his business, he has transitioned all his production to greenhouses.

Heritage sites on both banks of the Nistru will be restored with European support

Four cultural and historical heritage sites on both banks of the Nistru will be restored and enhanced with support from the European Union (EU). This initiative is funded by a project valued at 288,000 euros.

Over 19,000 places are available in children’s camps in Moldova

In the summer of 2026, there will be over 19,000 spots available at children's camps in the Republic of Moldova, which includes 27 public and 14 private camps. The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) estimates that there will be approximately 19,631 places, although the final number may fluctuate based on the authorization and capacity of each camp.

Four new cases of Q fever confirmed in Moldova

As many as four cases of Q fever were reported in the Republic of Moldova between May 14 and 18. The diagnoses were confirmed by the National Reference Laboratory for High-Risk Infections, according to the National Public Health Agency (ANSP).

Maia Sandu advances EU accession talks. Lithuania, Denmark, and Bulgaria reaffirm support

Lithuania, Denmark, and Bulgaria have reaffirmed their strong support for Moldova’s accession to the European Union. Maia Sandu, President of Moldova, discussed the steps needed to advance the process during several phone calls with the leaders of these countries.

From the Eurovision Song Contest stage to the Prime Minister’s Office: “Vlad, we are proud of you!”

Vlad Sabajuc, known by the stage name Satoshi, received official praise for his performance at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu invited Satoshi to the Government building on Friday, May 22, highlighting the artist’s role in promoting the Republic of Moldova's image and strengthening ties with the diaspora.

Civil society plays key role in aligning Moldova with EU standards

Parliament and civil society must move beyond formal, bureaucratic methods to accelerate the Republic of Moldova's alignment with European Union (EU) standards. In the process of European integration, as Parliament works to harmonise national legislation with EU laws, civil society plays a crucial role in monitoring the entire decision-making process. This was a key point discussed by participants at the annual conference titled "Cooperation between Parliament and civil society," held on May 22 in Chisinau.

Romanian heroes honored on the left bank of the Prut at Țiganca Cemetery

Heroes are never forgotten. A memorial service took place on Thursday, May 21, in observance of Heroes' Day at the Romanian Soldiers' Cemetery in the village of Țiganca, located in the Cantemir district. Here, 1,020 soldiers who lost their lives in these areas during World War II are laid to rest.

1,160 more families eligible for 6,000-lei EcoVouchers

From May 22 to June 7, another 1,160 families across the country will receive 6,000 lei each to purchase energy-efficient household appliances as part of a new session of the EcoVoucher Program.