Moldova PM-designate Tofan to unveil new cabinet by July 17

Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan may officially present his new cabinet on Friday, July 17, following the resignation of former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu earlier this month.

Clandestine drug lab dismantled in Chisinau after €510,000 raid

Moldovan law enforcement officers have dismantled an underground laboratory producing illicit pharmaceuticals marketed nationwide through an online storefront posing as a dietary supplement retailer.

Moldova summons Russian envoy over armed drone crash

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's ambassador-designate, Oleg Ozerov, on Tuesday, July 14, after another Russian-made drone crashed on Moldovan territory overnight.

Coalition of Willing launches Freya missile defense for Ukraine

Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing agreed at a Paris summit on July 13 to conduct military exercises in countries neighboring Ukraine, launch a European missile defense coalition, and significantly expand military aid to Kyiv.

Moldova STS collects €315k tax from independent entrepreneurs

The State Tax Service of Moldova calculated €315,148 (approx. 6.18 million MDL) in unified taxes for independent entrepreneurs for June 2026. Officials issued nearly 3,200 payment notices, with a settlement deadline set for July 27.

Russian drone crash in Moldova highlights air defense gaps

A Russian Geran-2 strike drone carrying a 40-kilogram high-explosive warhead crashed on July 13 near a residential area in Copanca village, Causeni district.

Moldova Church under Moscow seeks ties with Romanian Metropolis

The Moldovan Orthodox Church, which operates under the Moscow Patriarchate, has signaled a desire to mend ties with the rival Metropolis of Bessarabia, subordinate to the Romanian Orthodox Church.

Moldova integrity agency finds €15k illegal judge assets

Moldova's National Integrity Authority (ANI) has uncovered €15,318 (approx. 301,776 MDL) in unjustified wealth linked to Vitalie Stratan, former Vice President of the Chisinau Court's Central seat, and his family.

Premier Energy outlines rules for bill recalculations

Residents absent from their homes for at least 15 consecutive days can request a recalculation of their unmetered shared utility bills, provided they follow strict statutory procedures. The announcement was made by Premier Energy, the largest electricity provider in the Republic of Moldova.

EU grants Moldova €120M for air defense amid Russian drone threats

The European Union has approved €120 million (approx. 2.35 billion MDL) in defense funding for Moldova for 2026, primarily aimed at boosting the nation's air defense capabilities.

Estonia builds €15M NATO border base in Narva near Russia

Estonia has launched the development of a new military base in the border city of Narva, directly opposite Russia’s Ivangorod. The €15 million project forms part of NATO’s broader strategy to reinforce its eastern flank near Saint Petersburg, as reported by The Moscow Times.

Moldova electricity market grows as day-ahead volumes hit 9.2%

Moldova's wholesale electricity market is experiencing steady growth in traded volumes, signaling progress toward a competitive energy sector aligned with European Union standards.