Moldova opposition predicts snap polls amid cabinet reshuffle

Schimbările anunțate de premierul Vasile Tofan în noul Guvern sunt insuficiente și nu vor produce o schimbare reală, susțin reprezentanții opoziției, invocând posibilitatea organizării unor alegeri parlamentare anticipate.

Putin approval drops to wartime low as fuel crisis hits Russia

Mounting fuel shortages and rising pump prices across Russia have pushed Vladimir Putin's approval rating down for a fourth consecutive week, hitting its lowest point since the invasion of Ukraine began, state polling data shows.

Moldova upgrades air defense with €120m EU and NATO backing

Moldova is actively reversing decades of military underfunding to modernize its National Army in response to evolving regional security threats. Backed by NATO and the European Union, Chisinau is prioritizing the overhaul of its air defense systems.

Transnistria releases two Moldovan political prisoners

Political prisoners Evghenii Pancioha and Emilian Ceban have been released after years of unlawful detention in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria, human rights group Promo-LEX announced.

Indian President Murmu makes historic first visit to Moldova

Indian President Droupadi Murmu will make an official visit to Chisinau on Monday, July 20, at the invitation of Moldovan President Maia Sandu.

Moldova targets 1.55m tonnes harvest amid low grain prices

Moldova’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry forecasts a wheat harvest of approximately 1.55 million tonnes for the 2026 season. Covering around 339,000 hectares, the yield will fully secure domestic food needs and sustain export capacity.

Moldova's PM-designate Tofan to seek vote of confidence July 21

Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan and his cabinet will present their governance program and seek a vote of confidence in Parliament on Tuesday, July 21, at 11:00 AM. The schedule was confirmed following a meeting of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) parliamentary faction.

Nearly 20% of Moldovans face depression as stigma blocks care

Nearly 20% of Moldovans struggle with depression, according to a national study, even as antidepressant consumption continues to rise across the country.

Moldova seeks NATO and EU help for drone defense

Moldova has recorded 34 airspace violations involving drones and ballistic missiles since the start of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. In response, national authorities have launched a comprehensive overhaul of the country's air defense capabilities with Western support.

Moldova Employment Agency helps 13,000 find jobs in 2026

More than 13,000 job seekers in Moldova have secured employment through the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) since the start of 2026, according to official data released on July 17.

Moldova presidency denies discarding archives

The Office of the President of Moldova has rejected claims that official state documents were dumped at a landfill, following viral social media videos.

Japan donates advanced CPR training manikins to Moldova

Moldova’s National Centre for Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Assistance has received six state-of-the-art cardiopulmonary resuscitation manikins donated by the Government of Japan.