President Maia Sandu announces new economic acceleration plan for Moldova at Munteanu Cabinet’s 100-day mark

President Maia Sandu announced that the administration led by Alexandru Munteanu will unveil a comprehensive economic acceleration program by the end of this month. The plan aims to bypass internal and external bottlenecks to stimulate national growth.

Moldova Energy Ministry debunks nationwide blackout disinformation

Moldovan authorities have officially debunked reports of planned nationwide electricity outages. The Ministry of Energy clarified that no power cuts were scheduled between 09:00 and 17:00, urging citizens to rely on official channels.

Chisinau-Vilnius air link anchors new era of Baltic-Moldovan defense cooperation

Moldova and Lithuania will launch direct flights between Chisinau and Vilnius starting April 1, 2026. Foreign Ministers Mihai Popșoi and Kęstutis Budrys announced the move during a high-level diplomatic meeting in Chisinau on February 6.

UTM to absorb Cahul State University in strategic regional education reform

The Technical University of Moldova (UTM) is set to integrate the "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" State University in Cahul, a structural move aimed at revitalizing higher education in the country’s southern region.

Grid failure at Transnistria's key power plant signals deepening energy fragility

A technical failure at the Moldovan Thermoelectric Plant (MGRES) triggered a partial blackout across the Transnistrian region on Friday, February 6.

Moldova economy outpaces forecasts with 2.7% growth as EU-backed reforms take hold

Moldova’s economy grew by at least 2.7% in 2025, significantly outperforming the initial 1.3% forecast, according to Vice Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu.

EU to launch monthly monitoring of Moldova’s reforms starting March 2026

The European Commission will initiate a rigorous monthly oversight of Moldova’s reform progress starting March 2026. President Maia Sandu announced the measure, signaling that state institutions failing to meet integration benchmarks will face immediate leadership changes.

Moldova to streamline citizenship laws amid bureaucratic hurdles

Moldovan authorities are expected to submit formal proposals today to resolve administrative gridlocks caused by the nation’s recently updated Citizenship Law.

Moldova weather alert: Black ice and heavy sleet disrupt national traffic

Moldovan authorities remain on high alert as severe black ice and freezing rain continue to disrupt traffic across the national road network.

Moldova streamlines local governance with €8.8 million administrative merger fund

The Republic of Moldova is accelerating its administrative-territorial reform, aiming to reduce the number of districts and merge inefficient local town halls. President Maia Sandu recently clarified that while the government prioritizes voluntary mergers, statutory consolidation will become mandatory for localities unable to sustain quality public services.

Milano-Cortina 2026: Moldova 1 kicks off comprehensive coverage of €3.5 billion Winter Games

The 25th edition of the Winter Olympic Games officially begins today at 21:00, marking the start of a premier global spectacle hosted across Northern Italy. From February 6 to 22, the event will span iconic locations from the streets of Milan to the peaks of the Dolomites.

US House report alleges EU election interference in Moldova and Romania

The European Commission has strongly rejected allegations from a US Congressional report accusing the EU of censoring free speech on social media and interfering in national elections. The document specifically highlights last year’s electoral processes in Moldova and Romania as focal points of alleged institutional overreach.