Comrat Mayor: Holding elections is the key to resolving the impasse in Gagauz Autonomy

Serghei Anastasov, the mayor of Comrat, believes that organizing elections as soon as possible to establish a new People's Assembly in Gagauzia is the key solution to overcoming the region's current impasse. In an interview with journalist Svetlana Bogatu from Radio Moldova, Anastasov emphasized that the new local legislature should consist of individuals with impeccable political reputations and no connections to the fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor.

Daniel Vodă: Moldovans have no reason to worry about the new mechanism for suspending the EU visa-free regime

There is no reason for concern among the citizens of the Republic of Moldova regarding the visa regime with the European Union, said Government spokesperson Daniel Vodă, referring to the new mechanism for suspending the visa-free regime approved by the European Parliament on October 7.

Patients and doctors will save time as medical certificates become electronic

Starting March 1, 2026, doctors and specialists will issue medical leave certificates in digital format, which will be available online. Upon request, they can also provide a printed version with a QR code that allows authenticity verification.

Power outages reported again in Transnistrian region and the Security Zone

Several households in the village of Varnița, located in the Security Zone, are currently without electricity. Over the next two days, several streets in the town will also experience power outages due to the gas conservation measures implemented on October 2 in the Transnistrian region, from which the town receives its electricity. This information was shared on the Security Zone platform on Telegram.

Von der Leyen faces new EU no-confidence motions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces two new confidence motions in the European Parliament.

EU border control: New EES digital system will track non-EU travellers from October 2025

The European Union (EU) is introducing a major new border control measure, the Entry/Exit System (EES), starting on 12 October 2025.

Moldova's Wine Day draws 150,000 despite rain

More than 150,000 visitors attended Moldova’s 24th National Wine Day celebration in the capital, Chișinău, on October 4 and 5.

Moldova drought: How new irrigation systems are saving farmers in Crocmaz

Farmers in the Ștefan Vodă region, an area heavily reliant on agriculture, have suffered greatly from drought in recent years, with some ready to abandon their businesses.

Răut River pollution: Chemical discharge probed near Orhei

The Environmental Protection Inspectorate (EPI) has launched an investigation after reports of a chemical discharge into the Răut River.

National Wine Day: Top homemade winemakers honored at “Golden Barrel 2024”

On Sunday, the second day of National Wine Day, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova (CCI) announced the winners of the 23rd edition of the "Golden Barrel 2024" contest. This event highlights amateur winemakers from throughout the country. More than 450 participants showcased their homemade wines, and the best were honoured for their passion and skill in the art of winemaking.

"Run of Hope" at Valea Morilor: donations for children fighting cancer

Many people participated this morning in Valea Morilor Park, showing their support for a noble cause. During the "Run of Hope," participants donated to help children struggling with cancer.

Sanctions: PDA loses state funding for another year; Năstase and Crețu to repay tens of thousands of lei

The "Democracy at Home" Party (PDA) will not receive state funding until November 2027. In addition, former independent candidates from the September 28 parliamentary elections, Andrei Năstase and Tatiana Crețu, were ordered to transfer amounts of 5,926 lei and 24,600 lei, respectively, to the state budget. These sanctions were imposed by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) on October 5, following an analysis of the final financial reports submitted by electoral competitors during the campaign.