Sweden will donate anti-tank weapons to the Republic of Moldova

Sweden plans to donate anti-tank weapons to the Republic of Moldova as part of the supplementary budget for the 18th package of military support to Ukraine. The value of the donation is 13 thousand Swedish kronor or 1.3 million euros. An announcement in this regard was made by the Government of Sweden.

Fines of over 11 million lei, applied in electoral corruption cases

The fines imposed so far on voters who took money in exchange for voting in the presidential elections and referendum amount to over 11 million lei. The sanctions were applied by the National Anticorruption Center (CNA), based on the contravention processes drawn up by the police.

Census 2024 // Republic of Moldova - increasingly aging society

The population is decreasing, cities are growing, and more and more citizens are declaring themselves Romanian speakers. Official data shows that the Republic of Moldova has lost approximately 400 thousand inhabitants in the last decade and reached 2.4 million. Also, urbanization has increased significantly, and the demographic structure reflects an increasingly aging society. The National Bureau of Statistics presented on Thursday the preliminary data of the Housing and Population Census conducted in 2024.

Chisinau requests clear information from Tiraspol regarding electricity and gas needs

Chisinau insists that Tiraspol urgently submit the necessary data on electricity and natural gas consumption in critical infrastructure on the left bank of the Nistru, to allow procurement at competitive prices from funds provided by the European Union.

The state will grant youth centers in the country annual financial support worth 4.5 million lei

Youth centers in the Republic of Moldova will benefit from state financial support worth 4.5 million lei per year, according to a project approved this week by the Cabinet of Ministers. The budget financing of youth centers aims to diversify their activity, especially in rural areas.

Maia Sandu, after the US aviation tragedy: "My thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating incident"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, sent a message of condolences to the American people, after the tragic plane crash that occurred last night in Washington, where a passenger plane with 64 people on board collided with a military helicopter. In a post on Twitter, the president wrote that "The Republic of Moldova stands in solidarity with the people of the USA in this difficult time."

Serious accidents in Stauceni and Falesti: two people died

Two people died in two road accidents that happened on the evening of January 29, in Chisinau and Falesti. According to the IGP, the first accident occurred in the village of Răuțel. Law enforcement officers determined that a car, driven by a 40-year-old man, hit a 74-year-old cyclist from behind, who was travelling on the road between the localities of Răuțel and Pîrlita. As a result of the impact, the cyclist died on the spot.

"Molovata" pier-type customs post suspends its activity

The "Molovata" pier-type customs post has temporarily suspended its activity due to dense fog, the Customs Service informs.

Moldova-NATO Partnership 2025-2028: Strengthening Security

The Moldova-NATO Partnership for 2025-2028, approved by the Government on Wednesday, continues the collaboration that began more than 30 years ago and aims to modernize and reform the Republic of Moldova's security and defense sector.

Moldova faces financial uncertainty with U.S. aid suspension

The Trump administration's plan to suspend all federal aid for 90 days – a move that has raised concern and uncertainty, especially among non-governmental organizations, including those in the Republic of Moldova, where external funding is crucial – has been temporarily blocked by a U.S. court.

Moldova: Tech aid for students in crisis

The energy crisis in Moldova has severely impacted education, particularly in the Security Zone.

Denmark grants €5.4M to Moldova for energy crisis relief

Denmark is granting the Republic of Moldova financial aid of 5.4 million euros to help vulnerable citizens cover their energy and natural gas bills this winter.