Prut bridge linking Moldova and Romania will open by end of next year

Construction work on the future bridge over the Prut, which will connect the city of Ungheni in the Republic of Moldova with Ungheni in Romania, is progressing according to schedule. The goal is to have the bridge operational by the end of next year. The project’s progress was reviewed by Mircea Păscăluță, the Secretary of State for Transport, and his Romanian counterpart, Irinel Ionel Scrioșteanu.

Heart health starts with prevention: tests assess 10-year cardiovascular risk

Cardiologists assert that tests exist to evaluate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years, considering factors such as age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes, and smoking habits.

Moldova ready for 2025–2026 heating season: coal and gas secured, electricity next

The Republic of Moldova is prepared for the 2025–2026 heating season, according to Prime Minister Dorin Recean. He highlighted that the country has secured uninterrupted natural gas supplies. "We have ensured the security of natural gas supplies," the Prime Minister stated during a meeting of the Government Commission for Coordinating Winter Preparation Measures.

EU takes new step to remove customs duties on Moldovan fruits, grape juice, tomatoes, and garlic

On Thursday, September 18, the European Union decided to support the removal of customs duties on seven agricultural products from the Republic of Moldova. This decision aims to strengthen bilateral trade relations. The products affected include plums, table grapes, apples, tomatoes, garlic, cherries, and grape juice. Although these items have already been exported to the EU market, they have not yet enjoyed full liberalisation.

ELECTIONS 2025 // Separatist leader spotted in "Alternative" Bloc campaign in Chișinău

Oleg Chisnicean, a separatist leader from the Transnistrian region, is reportedly campaigning for the "Alternative" Bloc in Chisinau. The Security Zone platform's editorial staff reported that he was spotted in one of the party's electoral tents, where he was distributing campaign materials.

MEP Siegfried Mureșan: "Moldova and Ukraine are testing grounds — Russia’s real target is Europe

Russia's interference in the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova poses a threat not only to Chisinau but also to the entire European continent. MEP Siegfried Mureșan asserts that the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are merely a "testing ground," with the Kremlin's objective being clear: to influence elections, promote pro-Russian politicians, and undermine European democracies.

ELECTIONS 2025 // Minister Sergiu Lazarencu warned by CEC for not suspending activity

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) issued a warning to candidate for deputy Sergiu Lazarencu, from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), following a complaint from the "Alternative" electoral bloc.

Ambassador Victor Chirilă: "On September 28, we choose our future. Vote with your heart, but also with your mind"

September 28 will be a pivotal day for the Republic of Moldova, as citizens will head to the polls to shape their future for decades to come. Victor Chirilă, the Ambassador of Moldova to Bucharest, stated in an interview with the Agerpres agency that if, after the elections, the country can form "again a pro-European parliament and a stable pro-European government," then there is a strong possibility of signing the accession agreement to the European Union by the end of 2028.

Elections 2025// Printing of ballots for polling stations in the country started

Over 2.7 million ballots are being printed for polling stations nationwide for the parliamentary elections on September 28. The process began on Thursday morning, September 18, at the printing house on Mitropolit Petru Movilă Str.

ZdG: "Kremlin's Digital Army," Part II — trolls paid "directly from Moscow" target the information space of the Republic of Moldova

Hundreds of individuals were organized into northern, southern, and central battalions and received payments "directly from Moscow." Their salaries ranged from 600 to 3,000 lei, disbursed in rubles through Promsviazbank, in euros to Moldovan cards, or in cryptocurrencies. This network, known as "InfoLider," ramped up its information attacks in the lead-up to the parliamentary elections on September 28. It specifically targeted the ruling party while promoting political groups aligned with Moscow, as revealed in a recent investigation by Ziarul de Gardă.

Moldova is EU! Victor Micușa, stylist and entrepreneur: "Europe means the chance to build a good future in the Republic of Moldova"

Victor Micusa is a stylist and entrepreneur from Chișinău, inspired by individuals who value hard work and creativity. Through his work, he promotes modern standards of professionalism and encourages young people to believe in their own abilities.

Cigarette smuggling scheme uncovered in northern Moldova: 12 individuals documented by law enforcement

Twelve individuals from northern Moldova are being investigated for smuggling after law enforcement conducted 18 searches in various locations within the Edineț and Briceni districts, including the town of Lipcani. The raids, supported by the "Fulger" Brigade, uncovered large quantities of illegally held cigarettes and ammunition at a car wash and a warehouse.