Belgrade: Igor Grosu calls for merit-based EU accession

The President of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, supports a merit-based process for European Union accession, emphasising that candidate countries that implement necessary reforms should be acknowledged for their progress in integration negotiations.

Andrei Curăraru: Alexandru Munteanu lost support of president and Parliament

Alexandru Munteanu's decision to resign from his position as Prime Minister indicates that his relationship with the ruling party's leadership was not very strong. This viewpoint was shared by public policy expert Andrei Curăraru in a video posted on social media.

Official: EU buys 77% of Transnistrian production

The European Union (EU) remains the primary trading partner of the Transnistrian region. According to data from the Office for Reintegration Policies for the first half of this year, the EU market accounted for 76.9% of the exports from companies on the left bank of the Nistru. Additionally, the EU accounted for 41.5% of goods imported into the region.

"Local Product" exhibition features giant cherry pie and carpets

More than 300 producers from all regions of the Republic of Moldova will showcase their goods at the second edition of the national exhibition titled "Local Product". This event will take place from August 28 to 30 at the Moldexpo Center. The exhibition will highlight products made in the Republic of Moldova and will offer visitors a variety of unique activities aimed at promoting local entrepreneurs.

Moldovan rescued in anti-trafficking operation in Greece

A 34-year-old woman from the Republic of Moldova, who was a victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation, has been rescued and safely repatriated to her home country. This rescue was part of the international operation titled "Global Chain," which was conducted across 59 countries.

Over 7,000 undeclared workers identified in 2026

Since the beginning of 2026, over 7,000 people were found to be working "undeclared" as a result of national inspections conducted by the State Labor Inspectorate (ISM). Most violations of labor laws were reported in sectors where this issue is most prevalent, including agriculture, construction, hospitality (HoReCa), and trade.

Eugeniu Osmochescu appointed acting Prime Minister by presidential decree

Moldova has a new acting prime minister. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Eugeniu Osmochescu was appointed to the role by President Maia Sandu in a decree signed on July 7.

Energocom reserves gas capacity for winter

Energocom started preparations for the next heating season. The company took part in the annual auction for gas transmission capacity at the Ungheni interconnection point, securing the logistics needed to supply Moldova between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027.

Man in Strășeni rushed to hospital after snake bite

A 57 year old man from the Strășeni district was rushed to the hospital after a snake bit his left hand while he was grazing livestock. The incident marks the sixth recorded snake bite case in Moldova since the start of the year.

Maia Sandu signs decree appointing five Supreme Court judges

Ana Cucerescu, Alexandru Negru, Sergiu Stratan, and Gheorghe Stratulat from the Chisinau District Court, along with Elena Croitor, have been appointed as the new judges of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ). The decree promoting them was signed by President Maia Sandu on July 3.

Constitutional Court reviews APG's requests

The Constitutional Court has stepped back from deliberations regarding the actions of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia (APG). This concerns the APG's decision to suspend the examination of the Ministry of Justice's request to the High Court to assess the constitutionality of specific provisions in the Law on the special legal status of Gagauzia.

Domestic energy output doubles in 2025

In 2025, coal consumption in the Republic of Moldova increased to 116 thousand tons, reflecting a 33% rise compared to the previous year. Additionally, statistical data indicate that petroleum product consumption grew, with diesel fuel remaining the dominant segment, accounting for 63% of total usage.