Moldova STS collects €315k tax from independent entrepreneurs

The State Tax Service of Moldova calculated €315,148 (approx. 6.18 million MDL) in unified taxes for independent entrepreneurs for June 2026. Officials issued nearly 3,200 payment notices, with a settlement deadline set for July 27.

Russian drone crash in Moldova highlights air defense gaps

A Russian Geran-2 strike drone carrying a 40-kilogram high-explosive warhead crashed on July 13 near a residential area in Copanca village, Causeni district.

Moldova Church under Moscow seeks ties with Romanian Metropolis

The Moldovan Orthodox Church, which operates under the Moscow Patriarchate, has signaled a desire to mend ties with the rival Metropolis of Bessarabia, subordinate to the Romanian Orthodox Church.

Moldova integrity agency finds €15k illegal judge assets

Moldova's National Integrity Authority (ANI) has uncovered €15,318 (approx. 301,776 MDL) in unjustified wealth linked to Vitalie Stratan, former Vice President of the Chisinau Court's Central seat, and his family.

Premier Energy outlines rules for bill recalculations

Residents absent from their homes for at least 15 consecutive days can request a recalculation of their unmetered shared utility bills, provided they follow strict statutory procedures. The announcement was made by Premier Energy, the largest electricity provider in the Republic of Moldova.

EU grants Moldova €120M for air defense amid Russian drone threats

The European Union has approved €120 million (approx. 2.35 billion MDL) in defense funding for Moldova for 2026, primarily aimed at boosting the nation's air defense capabilities.

Estonia builds €15M NATO border base in Narva near Russia

Estonia has launched the development of a new military base in the border city of Narva, directly opposite Russia’s Ivangorod. The €15 million project forms part of NATO’s broader strategy to reinforce its eastern flank near Saint Petersburg, as reported by The Moscow Times.

Moldova electricity market grows as day-ahead volumes hit 9.2%

Moldova's wholesale electricity market is experiencing steady growth in traded volumes, signaling progress toward a competitive energy sector aligned with European Union standards.

European leaders meet in Paris to boost Ukraine air defense

Consolidarea scutului antirachetă al Ucrainei și definirea unor garanții concrete de securitate domină discuțiile de la Paris, unde liderii Coaliției de Voință, alături de Volodimir Zelenski și Maia Sandu, analizează soluții urgente pentru întărirea capacităților de apărare în fața agresiunii ruse.

Russian drone with 40kg payload crashes in Copanca, Moldova

A fallen Russian Geran-2 drone carrying 40 kilograms of explosives could have flattened a residential house or destroyed up to three floors of an apartment building had it exploded in the village of Copanca, security experts warned.

Vasile Tofan outlines pro-market reform agenda for Moldova

Moldova’s Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan has launched consultations with key sector representatives, civil society groups, and parliamentary factions as he drafts his administration’s governing platform.

Chisinau approves 2026 budget after months of political deadlock

Chisinau has approved its 2026 municipal budget following a three-hour debate on Monday, July 13, ending a prolonged reliance on provisional financial frameworks. The document passed in two readings in its original form, without amendments proposed by the opposition Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faction.