Lithuania’s ambassador says Moldova now has a historic chance to join the EU

The Republic of Moldova currently has a historic opportunity to become a member of the European Union (EU), according to Tadas Valionis, the Lithuanian Ambassador to Chisinau, in an interview with Radio Moldova. These remarks were made during the commemoration of the 12th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius, where the Association Agreement and the Free Trade Agreement with the European Union were initialed. The Ambassador highlighted that the results of the elections held on September 28 confirm the European path that our country has chosen to pursue.

Holodomor victims commemorated in Chisinau: "They ate grass, there was no bread"

The victims of the Holodomor were commemorated in Chișinău during an event attended by several Ukrainian citizens and diplomatic representatives. The event began with a moment of silence, followed by a visit to an exhibition of historical photographs that depicted the suffering of the population during 1932-1933. The program also included a screening of a documentary about this national tragedy.

Moldova issued an air alert and closed its airspace for 70 minutes due to two Gerbera drones

The airspace of the Republic of Moldova was closed as an emergency measure for approximately one hour and ten minutes, from 10:43 PM to 11:53 PM on the night of November 28 to 29. This action was taken after two unidentified drones flew illegally over the national territory, posing a direct threat to aviation safety, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI).

Over 400,000 Moldovans shop online monthly, driven by price and product variety

Online commerce in the Republic of Moldova achieved a record value of 464 million euros last year, according to the study "Moldova E-Commerce Market 2025" conducted by AmCham Moldova. While an increasing number of Moldovans are opting for online shopping due to lower prices and quick delivery times, the country still faces challenges with digitalization. The technological infrastructure has not kept pace with the rapid growth of online commerce.

Moldova's growth lags EU: 1/3 of population in poverty

The Moldovan economy is projected to grow by two percent this year, increasing to three percent next year, a rate significantly below the average recorded in the European Union (EU) states.

EU warns Ukraine: Must eradicate corruption for EU bid

The European Union’s Justice Commissioner has issued a stark warning that Kyiv must clean up its politics amid a reported $100 million corruption probe targeting the inner circle of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Politico.

NBM phasing out 1, 5, 10 Lei notes; Coins will replace them

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is gradually withdrawing the 1, 5, and 10 Lei banknotes from circulation as they become worn.

Moldova tourism shatters records with 252k visitors in Q3

The year 2025 marks the best results in the history of Moldovan tourism, states Veaceslav Ioniță, an economic policy expert at the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives (IDIS) "Viitorul."

Moldova fuel prices drop: ANRE cites platts and global factors

Gasoline and diesel prices have decreased by up to 2% this week. According to the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE), this development is driven by the drop in international Platts quotations.

Moldova minimum wage still below poverty line

Trade unions in Moldova have rejected the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection’s proposal to increase the national minimum wage from 5,500 to 6,300 Moldovan Lei (MDL) for 2026.

Organizer of the weapons smuggling detected at Leușeni customs, detained for 30 days

The organizer of the arms smuggling operation, who was detected in a truck at the Leușeni-Albita customs on November 20, was placed in preventive custody for 30 days. This decision was made by the magistrates of the Chișinău Court in Ciocana on November 28.

Russia slams Moldova's EU/NATO bid as 'invented threat'

The Russian Federation has once again accused the authorities in Chișinău of employing an "invented Russian threat" to justify the Republic of Moldova’s rapprochement with the European Union and NATO, claiming Chișinău is "militarizing" the country's territory.