Second Shahed drone enters Moldova airspace near Transnistria

A second Shahed-type drone violated Moldova’s airspace on Tuesday morning, according to the Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred just hours after a similar breach was reported overnight.

Moldova denies entry to former Transnistrian official Ruslan Mova

Moldovan border authorities have denied entry to Ruslan Mova, the former head of the internal affairs department in the breakaway Transnistria region. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the Chisinau International Airport following a flight from Istanbul.

EU urges oil and gas cuts as Iran war threatens energy supplies

The European Commission has urged member states to consider reducing oil and gas consumption, particularly in the transport sector, as it prepares for a "prolonged disruption" of energy supplies caused by the war in Iran.

Moldova’s ruling PAS party names new lawmaker as Botgros resigns

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) is set to validate Silvia Bondarenco as the newest member of Parliament on Tuesday, representing the pro-Western Action and Solidarity Party (PAS).

Italy face Bosnia test as Kosovo eye historic World Cup spot

Europe’s final four World Cup play-off spots will be decided tonight, with all matches kicking off at 20:45 GMT. Italy, having missed the last two World Cups, face a high-stakes trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Moldova may delay 2026-27 gas buys amid price volatility

Moldova’s state energy enterprise, Energocom, has largely depleted its commercial gas stocks following peak winter demand. However, the company confirms that strategic security reserves remain untouched and sufficient for national grid balancing.

Moldovans face final day for discounted health insurance

Unemployed and self-employed citizens in Moldova have one day left to pay their mandatory health insurance premiums at a significantly reduced rate.

Moldova detects Shahed drone in its airspace near Ukraine border

Moldova’s Ministry of Defence reported an unauthorised violation of its airspace on Tuesday evening after military radars detected a Shahed-type drone entering from Ukraine.

DOR program registration open; applications accepted until April 22

The Diaspora Relations Office (BRD) is now accepting registrations for the government program "DOR - Diaspora Origins Returns." This initiative is designed for children and young people both in the country and abroad, with the goal of promoting and preserving national traditions and values. Participation is free, and applications can be submitted between March 30 and April 22.

Tiraspol authorities extend salary payment deadline, citing budget pressures

The authorities in the Transnistrian region have announced an extension for the deadline to pay the second instalment of salaries. Instead of being paid by the end of this month, salaries will now be disbursed by the 9th of the following month. This decision, made during a meeting of the unrecognized executive from the left bank of the Nistru on Monday, March 30, is attributed to budgetary challenges and the need for more flexible resource management.

Energy state of emergency may be lifted; measures ensured continued electricity supply

The Republic of Moldova may return to a state of alert in the energy sector, while the current state of emergency could be lifted. This announcement was made by Serghei Diaconu, the head of the National Crisis Management Center (CNMC), during the March 30 edition of the "La 360 de grade" show on Radio Moldova.

All border crossing points resume normal operations

All border crossing points in the northern part of the Republic of Moldova along the Moldovan-Ukrainian border have resumed normal operations after being temporarily suspended for technical and safety reasons.