Electricity compensation program extended through year-end

All citizens of the Republic of Moldova will receive electricity compensation for the first 110 kWh consumed in September and October. This measure was approved during a recent government meeting. According to Alexei Buzu, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, the program, which was initiated in February of this year, is periodically extended based on available resources and is financially supported by the European Union.

Serghei Diaconu, appointed general director of the National Crisis Management Center

Serghei Diaconu was appointed as the Director General of the National Crisis Management Center for a five-year term, beginning on October 21, 2025. His appointment was unanimously approved by the Government during the Cabinet of Ministers meeting held on October 8.

Moldova ready for winter, Minister of Energy

The government announced that the Republic of Moldova is entering the cold season with fully replenished reserves of gas, fuel oil, and coal. The Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, stated that the country is well-prepared for winter, and Energocom has completed all necessary purchases for the 2025–2026 period.

First flu cases of the season confirmed in Chisinau; ANSP urges vaccination

The first two cases of seasonal flu this cold season were registered in Chisinau. According to data presented by the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP), over 1,700 cases of acute upper respiratory tract infections (IACRS) were reported in the last week, with most cases occurring among children.

Woman set on fire in Causeni; husband charged with domestic violence

A 30-year-old man from the Causeni district is set to appear in court, facing charges of domestic violence after allegedly setting his wife on fire during a conflict. The Causeni Prosecutor's Office announced that the criminal investigation has been completed and the case has been forwarded to the court.

Rabies case in Târzieni, rising bird flu risk: ANSA issues farmer guidelines

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reports a confirmed case of rabies in a dog from Târzieni, Orhei district, last week. Authorities assure that they have applied quarantine and veterinary control measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

Andrei Bivol: Only 17% of judges await vetting; process ends by year’s end

The process of evaluating the integrity of judges in the Republic of Moldova, referred to as vetting, has reached its final stage for magistrates. Andrei Bivol, the Vice President of the Judicial Evaluation Commission, mentioned on the Moldova 1 TV show "IN CONTEXT" that approximately 17% of judges in the lower courts will undergo evaluation. He also stated that all assessments of active judges are expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

Electoral corruption in Sângerei: two women fined 40,000 lei each

Two women from the Sângerei district were convicted of electoral corruption related to acts committed during the 2024 fall elections. They offered electoral bribes of 2,400 lei each to some supporters and will now face fines of 40,000 lei each.

Heavy rains battered Chisinau; city services respond to damage

The municipal services of the Chisinau City Hall have taken action to address the aftermath of the heavy rains that have affected the capital. According to the municipal administration, specialized teams are currently working in various sectors of the city to clean the sewage systems, remove accumulated water from the roadways, and eliminate any obstacles caused by wind and precipitation.

Village vote: how party and bloc leaders who passed the threshold fared locally

They successfully crossed the electoral threshold with the parties and electoral blocs they led during the campaign; however, not all of them received significant support from their hometowns. The only exceptions to this are the leaders of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), Igor Grosu and Dorin Recean.

Two Nobel laureates meet with Moldovan researchers and youth

A significant day for science in the Republic of Moldova occurred when two Nobel Prize laureates, Japanese physicist Hiroshi Amano and American professor James Rothman, visited the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM). During their visit, they met with researchers, professors, and young students. Hiroshi Amano, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2014 for his invention of blue light-emitting diodes, delivered a public lecture. Both scientists were appointed honorary members of the ASM and received the prestigious "Dimitrie Cantemir" medal.

Gagauzia elections crisis: Why the Moldovan autonomy faces unprecedented delay

The Gagauz Autonomy, a self-governing region in southern Moldova, faces an unprecedented electoral delay.