A 2026 online portal lists localities and rivers in Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is set to launch the Register of Geographical Names, a digital platform designed to collect, store, and provide official information on geographical names, including those of localities, rivers, plains, and other geographical features. The online portal, rdg.gov.md, is scheduled to be launched in 2026.

Promo-LEX highlights worsening human rights situation in Transnistrian region

In November 2025, the human rights situation in the Transnistrian region experienced a "a sharp and systemic deterioration."* This decline was marked by increasing authoritarian control, militarization, and ideological indoctrination, alongside a worsening socio-economic crisis. These findings were reported in a retrospective published by the Promo-LEX Association, which monitored recent developments in the region.

Nearly 250 people with special needs received free dental care under anesthesia in 2025

For over a year and a half, individuals with special needs have been able to receive free dental treatment under general anesthesia. This service is available for both children and adults. Since the beginning of this year, nearly 250 patients have benefited from dental care provided in this way.

Moldova to institutionalize mail-in voting following successful ten-nation pilot

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of Moldova has officially proposed the introduction of a dedicated "Mail-in Voting" chapter within the nation's Electoral Code.

Moldovan judge and mother of seven protests systemic abuse at Superior Council of Magistracy

Marina Rusu, a judge at the Chisinau Court (Centru headquarters) and mother of seven children, staged a formal protest at the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) on December 22.

Chisinau mayor sues PAS councilor over corruption allegations

Ion Melnic, a councilor representing the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the Chisinau City Council, announced that Mayor Ion Ceban has initiated legal proceedings against him.

Odessa-Reni highway traffic restored following drone attack

Ukrainian authorities announced on Sunday, December 21, that traffic on the Odessa-Reni route is now fully restored in both directions.

Bank deposits in Moldova drop by 11 percent in November

The volume of savings held in banks by Moldovans shrank by nearly 11 percent in November, totaling over 2.7 billion lei.

Moldova prepares for new 1.9 billion euro EU funding tranche

Moldovan authorities are preparing the second semi-annual progress report to unlock a new installment of the 1.9 billion euro European economic growth support package.

President Nicușor Dan announces referendum for Romanian magistrates in January

Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced on Sunday, December 21, at the Cotroceni Palace, that he will launch a referendum among the country's magistrates this January.

Why Chișinău apartment prices are surging despite market stagnation

The Moldovan real estate market has been primarily shaped by the war in Ukraine, with many Ukrainian citizens investing in local housing, according to Victoria Belous, Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance.

Drone with parachute found crashed in Argeș county forest

A drone equipped with a parachute was found crashed in a forest in Argeș county, Romania. The device was discovered on Sunday, December 21, by a man during an organized hunt in the Lerești commune.