Seventeen northern households will be rehabilitated to cut energy losses

More families in northern Moldova will benefit from warmer and more energy-efficient homes, thanks to a program funded by the Government of the Republic of Moldova, the European Union and the Government of Germany, which provides for investments of over four million lei.

Opinion: Russia aims to control Moldova, remove Maia Sandu, then attack Odessa from the rear

Russia has reportedly revised its war plans in Ukraine, now aiming to gain control over Moldova by supporting pro-Russian forces in the upcoming elections on September 28. The intention is to oust Maia Sandu through a coup d'état and subsequently launch an attack on the Odessa region from behind, with assistance from Chisinau. This information was shared by Aleksii Arestovich, a former military intelligence officer, political analyst, and former presidential advisor in Ukraine, who outlined the potential stages of this scenario in a post on Telegram.

85% of Moldovan plums exported to the EU, with higher volumes and better prices

Over the past decade, the Republic of Moldova's foreign trade has undergone significant changes. The European Union has emerged as the primary trading partner, with Romania consistently supporting us during economic challenges—ranging from Russian embargoes to recent crises, as noted by economist Veaceslav Ioniță. A clear example of this shift is seen with plums. Previously, 100% of Moldova's plum exports went to the CIS countries, but now 85% are sent to EU member states. Countries like Germany, Romania, and Poland have become key traditional markets for plum exports from the Republic of Moldova.

National Wine Day 2025: 106 Moldovan wineries gather in Chisinau in early October

The 24th edition of National Wine Day will take place on October 4 and 5, gathering 106 wineries, including 43 small local producers. Visitors can look forward to tastings, authentic stories, and cultural experiences. The event will be held at the Great National Assembly Square in Chisinau.

Gagauzia’s GRT fined 30,000 lei for broadcasting manipulative Independence Day messages

The regional public media service provider, "Gagauziya Radio Televizione" (GRT), was fined 30,000 lei by the Audiovisual Council (CA) for violating legal provisions regarding the provision of accurate information to the public. This decision followed the monitoring of a festive program dedicated to Independence Day, which was broadcast live on August 27, 2025, and later published on the institution's YouTube platform.

Promo-LEX uncovers massive TikTok fake account network; trending hashtag hits 1.3M views

Promo-LEX has identified a large network of fake accounts on TikTok that are promoting misleading content during the election period. The organization reports that in just 72 hours, the hashtag #alegmoldova garnered 1.3 million views, not due to genuine support, but through a coordinated strategy.

CNA conducts new Chisinau searches over illicit campaign funding by a political party

On Friday, September 19, officers from the National Anticorruption Center (CNA), in collaboration with prosecutors from the Chisinau Municipal Prosecutor's Office, are conducting searches in Chisinau related to a case involving money laundering, electoral corruption, and illegal political financing.

Greece lifts suspension of Vladimir Plahotniuc’s extradition to Moldova; PG: "Situation unblocked"

The Greek Ministry of Justice has reversed its decision to suspend the extradition of Vladimir Plahotniuc to the Republic of Moldova, and the extradition process has now resumed, according to the Prosecutor General's Office in Chișinău. The situation was "unblocked" following discussions held on September 18 between Moldovan authorities and Greek officials. The terms and method of the former democratic leader's surrender will now be established by mutual agreement.

Netherlands accounts for 1.16% of Moldova’s trade, 10th among EU partners

The volume of bilateral trade with the Netherlands, the Republic of Moldova's tenth trading partner in the European Union, amounts to $ 146.3 million, which represents 1.16% of the country's total trade. The Netherlands, known as the "land of tulips", is a market for a diverse range of Moldovan products, from clothing and electrical transformers to wines, fruits and nuts.

Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine seek UNESCO status for Cucuteni–Tripolia culture

The Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine launched, in Chisinau, a joint initiative to include the Precucuteni – Ariusd – Cucuteni – Tripolia cultural complex in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The initiative was formalized on September 18 by signing a Memorandum of Understanding by representatives of the three governments, within the framework of an international conference organized on the occasion of the European Heritage Days.

Church again involved in elections: cases reported by Promo-LEX

The legislation of the Republic of Moldova explicitly prohibits the involvement of religious groups in electoral activities. However, the latest report from the Promo-LEX Mission indicates that this issue continued during the elections held on September 28. Observers documented at least four instances of electoral agitation involving clergy or the use of places of worship, a phenomenon that has also been observed in previous elections.

Experts: Russian interference threatens the integrity of elections in the Republic of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is currently facing an unprecedented wave of disinformation and electoral corruption orchestrated by the Russian Federation. This campaign aims to create chaos, undermine trust in the authorities, and hinder the country’s European aspirations, according to experts. In a special edition of Moldova 1, Valeriu Pașa, president of the WatchDog.MD Community, and Romanian journalist Cătălin Gomboș urged Moldovan citizens to remain vigilant and to engage in civic resistance during the electoral period. They emphasized the importance of taking responsibility on election day.