Moldova indexes pensions by 6.84 percent starting April 1

The Moldovan government has officially implemented a 6.84% indexation of all social insurance benefits. Effective today, the minimum old-age pension for individuals with a full contribution history of at least 34 years is set at 3,264 MDL (approx. €166.50).

Moldova to lift energy state of emergency following power grid restoration

The Moldovan Government will propose to Parliament next week the lifting of the energy state of emergency, originally enacted on March 25. Additionally, the environmental alert for the Nistru river basin has expired and will not be extended.

Wall street rallies as Iran confirms direct communications with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on March 31 that Tehran has engaged in direct and indirect messaging with Washington, marking the first official acknowledgment of such dialogue since the regional conflict began over a month ago.

Latvia calls for immediate start of Moldova’s EU accession talks

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs has called for the commencement of Republic of Moldova’s European Union accession negotiations "without delay." Following a high-level meeting in Riga on April 1, 2026, Rinkēvičs reaffirmed Latvia’s full support for Moldova’s integration into the European bloc.

Trump sets three-week timeline for Iran withdrawal as strategic objectives met

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on March 31 that the United States is nearing the conclusion of its military campaign against Iran. This statement aligns with recent remarks from President Donald Trump, who suggested a full withdrawal could occur within the next two to three weeks.

Ukraine reinforces western border with mines and armor on Transnistrian segment

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have significantly tightened security along the border with the breakaway Transnistrian region of Moldova. Kyiv announced an intensified military presence and the deployment of advanced defensive measures to secure the western frontier.

NATO is a 'paper tiger': Trump signals potential US exit

United States President Donald Trump has confirmed he is seriously weighing a withdrawal from NATO. In an interview with The Telegraph, Trump described the military alliance as a "paper tiger."

Moldova moves to amend Gagauzia autonomy law amid prolonged electoral deadlock

The Republic of Moldova is preparing to amend the law governing the special status of the Gagauzia autonomous region. This move comes as national authorities seek to resolve a legal stalemate that has paralyzed regional elections for months.

Energy expert with 20-year international career nominated for ANRE board

The Economics, Budget, and Finance Committee has officially endorsed Daniel Mititelu for a leadership position on the Board of Directors of the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE).

Unexplained wealth of €714k uncovered in Moldova’s judicial vetting report

The Moldova Judicial Vetting Commission evaluated 69 magistrates in 2025, identifying significant financial integrity breaches. According to the annual report presented to Parliament, 20 judges resigned during the process, while 15 others failed due to unexplained wealth.

Moldova to introduce carbon tax in major environmental fiscal reform

The Ministry of Environment has initiated public consultations on a draft law that introduces carbon pricing for companies holding environmental permits. This legislative move aims to modernize the country’s green tax system and align it with international standards.

Moldova external debt climbs to 11.8 billion dollars according to central bank

Moldova’s total external debt reached $11.8 billion in the last quarter, marking a significant increase of over $1 billion since the end of the previous year.