Moldova, Transnistria to resume '1+1' talks in April

Moldova and its breakaway region of Transnistria are scheduled to hold a new round of "1+1" diplomatic talks in mid-April. The meeting will focus on education and environmental protection, according to officials in Chisinau.

Moldova troops fly national flag in Transnistria buffer zone

Moldovan soldiers serving in the Joint Peacekeeping Forces (JPF) are now wearing Moldovan national flag patches on their uniforms in the Security Zone along the Nistru river. The Security Zone news portal reported the change on Sunday, 22 March, after its editorial team received field photographs showing the insignia.

Foreign national killed in head-on collision in northern Moldova

A foreign national died and a woman was seriously injured following a head-on collision on Monday morning near the village of Alexandru cel Bun.

Bălți schools resume in-person classes following Nistru oil spill

Schools in the municipality of Bălți will resume in-person classes on Monday, March 23. The decision follows the restoration of the city's water supply system.

Northern farmers fear higher water tariffs; some may quit farming

Farmers in the north of the country who use water from the Soroca–Bălți pipeline for irrigation are facing an uncertain situation due to the state-owned enterprise “Acva-Nord” entering a restructuring procedure. They are worried that they will be forced to pay much higher tariffs. Some farmers do not rule out giving up their businesses. Also, the ministry is looking for solutions.

Accident in southern Moldova: 15-year-old dies, 21-year-old injured

A serious road accident happened on Saturday, March 21, in the village of Svetlîi in Comrat, between a car and a motorcycle. At the handlebars of the motorcycle was a 21-year-old man, with a 15-year-old minor as a passenger. As a result of the collision, the girl died on the spot, and the motorcycle driver was taken over by the medical team.

Moldova's Transnistria region declares economic state of emergency

Authorities in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria declared a new 30-day economic state of emergency on Friday, citing a severe energy crisis and natural gas shortages.

Water crisis in Soroca: Residents haul well water; authorities supply tankers

Many residents of Soroca are still without tap water, and by Wednesday, March 18, several neighborhoods in the city may have their water supply completely cut off. Authorities are exploring alternative water supply solutions, and the municipal enterprise "Apa-Canal" is working to restart the artesian wells in the village of Egoreni.

Ișnovăț village implements four major infrastructure projects through European Village programs

The village of Ișnovăț, located in the Criuleni district, has undergone a comprehensive modernization through four key infrastructure projects. These initiatives, funded via national development programs, have significantly upgraded educational, sanitation, and road facilities for the community's 1,100 residents.

Leova Social Center will be renovated with over $45.5K support from Japan

The Social Center in Leova will undergo renovations with financial support from Japan. A grant contract worth $45,538 was signed on Monday, March 9, by Takeuchi Kazuyuki, the Ambassador of Japan to Chisinau, and Svetlana Petică, the administrator of the beneficiary organization, Association "Social Partnership".

Swine fever confirmed in Parcani, Călărași; control measures imposed

An outbreak of African Swine Fever has been confirmed in a domestic pig in the village of Parcani, located in the Calarasi district. The Calarasi District Council announced this on Friday, March 6, based on data provided by the territorial subdivision of the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA).

Bălți named Youth Capital 2026, will receive one year of development support

The municipality of Bălți was designated as the Youth Capital for 2026. For one year, Bălți will receive support for developing youth policies, including methodological and logistical assistance to implement various activities. The focus will be on engaging activists, volunteers, and other residents who are eager to contribute to community development. The budget allocated for this initiative is four million lei.