Moldova’s EU accession talks to start by December

The Republic of Moldova is entering a decisive stage on its Moldova EU path. The upcoming European Commission report, set for November 4, is expected to confirm the substantial progress made over the past year in key areas.

Moldova's minimum wage set for hike; PAS deputy Belous confirms

The national minimum wage in the Republic of Moldova is set for a significant increase. An official announcement is expected before the end of the current month, according to Victoria Belous, a deputy from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) and the former Minister of Finance.

Moldova secures spots at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

The Republic of Moldova is poised to open a new chapter in its winter sports history! The nation is set to be represented at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in two critical disciplines: biathlon and cross-country skiing.

Russia triples prosthetics budget amid skyrocketing war disabilities

Russia has tripled its procurement of prosthetics, a direct consequence of the escalating number of Russian military disabilities on the Ukrainian front, which is now estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands, The Moscow Times reports.

Tensions rise in Gagauzia AP over fund distribution

Tensions are mounting within the Gagauzia People's Assembly (AP). The conflict flared up between two deputies concerning the local funding dispute for the region's Contribution Fund Gagauzia, after a document failed to include key development projects from the mayoralties of Ceadîr-Lunga and Vulcănești.

Svetlana Panciuc gets 4 years for Șor Party illegal financing

Svetlana Panciuc, former head of the now-defunct Șor Party branch in Edineț, has been sentenced to four years in a semi-open prison for complicity in the illegal financing of the political party by an organized criminal group.

Moldova on track: EU accession progress confirmed

The European Commission will publish the EU Enlargement Package 2025 on November 4th. This annual assessment details the progress of every candidate country for accession, including the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova sees sharp rise in counterfeit banknotes

The Republic of Moldova is registering an increasing number of counterfeit banknote cases. Last year, nearly 90 such crimes were recorded, marking a 23 percent increase compared to 2023.

Moldova returns to Eurovision 2026 with new national selection format

The Republic of Moldova will participate in the International Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Public broadcaster Teleradio-Moldova (TRM) officially announced its return after a one-year break.

Turkish refiners pivot to non-Russian crude amid Western sanctions

Turkey's largest oil refineries are ramping up purchases of crude oil imported from other countries, reacting to the new Western sanctions against Moscow.

Moldova heating compensation: application deadline nears

The specific amount for the Moldova heating compensation will be tailored to each household individually, following the conclusion of the application process, announced the new Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru.

AC Milan beat Roma, extend unbeaten run, and climb to third in Serie A

AC Milan extended their unbeaten run to over three months following a home victory against AS Roma, moving up to 3rd place in the Serie A standings.