ASP updates schedule: online services unavailable from October 20

Citizens will not be able to submit online applications for civil status services from October 20 to November 4. The Public Services Agency announced this temporary suspension in preparation for the launch of the new "Civil Status Acts" information system on November 3.

45% rise in entry bans: Over 8,500 travelers denied access to Moldova in 2025

In 2025, the number of individuals banned from entering the Republic of Moldova has significantly increased. In the first nine months of this year, the Border Police refused entry to 8,578 people, marking a rise of approximately 45% compared to the same period last year. This group includes not only foreign nationals but also citizens of the Republic of Moldova who were turned away at the border.

TV Gagauzia was fined 32,000 lei for political bias and disinformation during the electoral campaign

The regional public broadcaster Gagauziya Radio Televizionu (GRT) was fined 32,000 lei by the Audiovisual Council (CA) and sanctioned with a public warning, after the regulatory institution found serious deviations from the principles of fairness, balance and impartiality in the coverage of the parliamentary elections of September 28, 2025.

EU grants Moldova access to AI supercomputers and cutting-edge research platforms

Researchers and entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova will have access to high-performance computing infrastructures due to the country’s accession to the European initiative "AI Factories." This strategic program of the European Union is focused on the development and utilization of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures.

RANKING | Moldovan passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 121 countries

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova can travel to 121 countries and territories either visa-free or with a visa on arrival. According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Moldovan passport ranks 48th out of 227 countries, an improvement from its previous ranking of 49th last year.

Three men detained for earning 25 million lei from illegal online casinos

Three men, two of whom are foreign citizens, were detained for illegally organizing online gambling in Chisinau. Law enforcement officers announced the dismantling of a network of operational internet casinos that generated illegal revenues of 25,000,000 lei.

Over 1,600 fines issued for leaf burning; composting offers an eco-friendly alternative

Burning leaves is still a common practice in villages, despite being prohibited. Even the large fines imposed by authorities do not deter some farmers from continuing this practice. A practical and effective solution is composting vegetable waste, which can be repurposed as fertilizer for the soil.

Moldova bus fares set to rise by up to 20% in 2026

Bus and minibus fares for regional and inter-district transport in Moldova could increase by up to 20% starting March 1, 2026.

Child development: Why emotional bond with parents is key

Every child needs a safe and supportive environment for healthy development, according to experts speaking on a Radio Moldova programme, marking European Parents’ Day.

Moldova frost warning: Crops at risk as temperatures hit -2C

The Moldovan State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a ‘yellow code’ frost warning for the entire country, in effect on 15 and 16 October.

Chisinau: Moldova's capital marks City Patron Day

The capital of Moldova, Chișinău, is celebrating its City Patron Day—known locally as 'Hram'—on 14 October.

A new option for parents: Stem cell collection at birth is now available in the Republic of Moldova

Mothers in the Republic of Moldova have the opportunity to collect stem cells from umbilical cord blood immediately after birth and store them indefinitely at the only specialized bank in the country. This relatively new option allows for the potential use of these cells in treating over 80 serious conditions, including cancer, autism, and diabetes.