Final vote: Moldova exits three more CIS agreements viewed as irrelevant

On December 12, Parliament finalized the repeal of several agreements signed by the Republic of Moldova within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). These agreements included the visa-free travel arrangement for CIS citizens, the agreement on indirect taxes for exports and imports among member states, and the document concerning payments between economic organizations in those countries.

Over 605,000 households will get heating compensation: Options for those who dispute their vulnerability score

More than two-thirds of households in the Republic of Moldova that registered on the compensații.gov.md platform will receive state compensation during the cold season of 2025-2026. Specifically, 605,538 out of the 783,000 households that submitted applications have qualified as beneficiaries of the Government Energy Compensation Program "Ajutor la contor." This announcement was made by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru, during a press conference held at the Government on December 12.

Chișinău police officer refuses 20,000 lei bribe; Lawyer who made the offer detained

The lawyer of a food transportation company was detained for allegedly attempting to bribe a police officer in Chisinau with 20,000 lei, who subsequently reported him.

Minister of Defense: New EU-funded radar will become operational in the first half of 2026

The Republic of Moldova is working to acquire a second modern radar system to improve airspace monitoring. Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi announced that this radar will be funded by European resources and is expected to be operational in the first half of next year.

Pneumatic weapons discovered at the airport in a passenger's suitcase

A foreign citizen is under investigation by law enforcement after failing to declare weapons at customs. He traveled from Chisinau to Tel Aviv with three pneumatic weapons found in his luggage by customs officers at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. As a result, he may face a significant fine.

Deputy Prime Minister Popșoi participates in Abu Dhabi Forum with international officials

The Republic of Moldova will be represented at the Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025 by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi. This event gathers ministers, top officials, and leaders from global institutions to discuss current issues.

Energy compensations can now be consulted online at compensatii.gov.md

Starting today, December 12, citizens of the Republic of Moldova can check their energy compensations on the government platform compensatii.gov.md. After logging in, each beneficiary can view the amount granted, the calculation method, and the allocated amount in their personal account.

SME Alliance proposes streamlining access to European funding to boost economic growth

The executive director of the Alliance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) of the Republic of Moldova, Liliana Busuioc, emphasizes the importance of clearly explaining the eligibility criteria for European-funded programs in a way that entrepreneurs can easily understand. She advocates for simplifying the processes involved, especially in light of the Economic Growth Plan, for which the European Union is set to provide nearly 2 billion euros in funding over the coming years.

New natural gas tariffs will be announced in January 2026

The new natural gas tariffs are expected to be announced in January 2026. The clarifications were made on December 11 by the director of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), Alexei Taran, at the meeting of the Parliamentary Committee for Economy, Budget and Finance.

Eurovision 2026 National Selection: list of 37 artists qualified for the live auditions

The Teleradio-Moldova company received 37 submissions from artists interested in representing the Republic of Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The deadline for submissions to the National Selection was December 7. Following this, the music producers reviewed the materials and accepted all contestants for the live auditions stage.

Farmers in southern Moldova who lost crops to drought will receive government compensation

Farmers in southern Moldova face the greatest hardships, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry reviews options for additional support. Minister Ludmila Catlabuga said on the Moldova 1 TV programme “Bună Dimineața” that the climate situation and the losses recorded in the region justify the farmers’ concerns, and authorities work on stronger mechanisms to help them handle drought and other extreme events.

Police warn that unauthorized pyrotechnics pose extreme danger

Chisinau police intensified checks in commercial areas before the winter holidays, after officers uncovered 26 cases of unauthorized pyrotechnic sales in a single day. They seized products worth 60.000 lei.