Transnistria declares 30-day economic emergency over gas shortage

The breakaway Transnistrian region has entered a 30-day economic state of emergency starting December 18.

Bălți waste crisis deepens as unpaid landfill debts hit 2.5 million lei

A critical breakdown in waste management is unfolding in Bălți, Moldova’s second-largest city. The municipal enterprise responsible for infrastructure, DRCD, has seen its debt to the Țambula landfill soar past 2.5 million lei (approximately $142,000), threatening to halt sanitation services citywide.

Gagauzia Electoral Commission reconstituted; preparations underway for March 22 elections

On December 16, the People's Assembly of Gagauzia (APG) approved a new composition for the Permanent Electoral Commission in Comrat. This decision came after several members of the reconstituted electoral body submitted their resignations. The newly formed commission will begin preparing for the elections to the autonomy's legislature, scheduled for March 22, 2026, IPN reports.

Soroca Agricultural College students turn ironwork into a social business

Students at the Agricultural Technical College in Soroca have a unique opportunity to learn a profession that they can turn into their own business. Within a social enterprise, they create iron objects that they later sell. The young people have realized that they can earn a good income without having to go abroad.

Families in Ceadîr-Lunga benefit from the energy-efficient renovation of an old apartment block

Tenants of older apartment buildings can receive state support for the rehabilitation of their homes through a project managed by the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED). The renovations include thermal insulation of walls and roofs, replacement of old windows, and the installation of photovoltaic panels. Among the beneficiaries are 21 families from Ceadir-Lunga, who reside in a three-story apartment building that was constructed over 40 years ago.

Odessa attacks shake Moldova border villages; Drones observed

The Republic of Moldova once again felt the spillover effects of the war in Ukraine. Explosions in the Odessa region last night shook Moldovan villages right on the border, startling residents across the country's southeast.

EU grant fuels Moldova entrepreneurship switch to custom packaging

An entrepreneurship workshop producing custom packaging for cakes, pastries, and other confectionery items has been operating for almost three years in Răspopeni, a village in the Șoldănești district of the Republic of Moldova.

CEC monitors illegal campaign financing in Gagauz Autonomy, urges rapid response

The upcoming elections for the People's Assembly of Gagauzia are expected to be challenging. The vote will take place under new regulations, and any violations, particularly those involving illegal financing, will be subject to quicker sanctions. The regional electoral council must strictly adhere to national legislation, with oversight by the Central Electoral Commission in Chisinau. However, the current process is hindered by a significant issue: many members of the Council in Comrat have resigned, leaving the institution lacking the necessary personnel to organize the election.

Mayor from Moldova lends a hand to elderly villagers, driving a tractor to tidy gardens

The Tuzara commune in the Călărași district is now better equipped to tackle fires, heavy snowfall, and prolonged droughts. The city hall recently acquired a multifunctional tractor along with a complete set of equipment, including a trailer, a snowplow, a fire pump tanker, and a vegetation shredder. This new equipment will support local efforts to combat the increasingly severe effects of climate change.

Comrat preschool launches trilingual curriculum for early childhood learners

A kindergarten in Comrat is preparing to launch an important educational project that will cater to three nursery groups. In these groups, children will be taught in Gagauz, Romanian, or Russian, depending on the parents' preferences. This initiative, set to begin in the fall of next year, has already generated significant interest from many families in the city.

New Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station in Scoreni will serve more than 6,750 people

A new volunteer fire station was established in Scoreni, serving over 6,750 residents of the villages of Scoreni, Nimoreni, Malcoci, and Condrița.

Rare and therapeutic: Female donkey milk from Step-Soci farmer gains attention

An idea that originated on the Internet has developed into a flourishing business in the village of Step-Soci, located in the Orhei district. For over seven years, Ghenadie Balan has been raising female donkeys to produce milk, a rare product known for its therapeutic properties. He began with 15 animals, and today his farm has grown to include around 50 donkeys.