Moldova closes northern airspace as three drones enter

Moldovan authorities shut northern airspace on Thursday after three unmanned aerial vehicles illegally crossed the border from Ukraine during overnight Russian bombardment, the Ministry of Defense said.

War risks threaten Black Sea energy security, expert warns

Mounting hostilities in Ukraine and the Middle East are compounding threats to Black Sea energy supplies, leaving the Republic of Moldova vulnerable to regional infrastructure shocks ahead of winter, foreign policy expert Grigore Guzun warned.

Moldova warns rising gas costs could drive electricity tariff hikes

Moldova's energy regulator warned that surging natural gas costs will inevitably impact domestic electricity tariffs, as higher fuel prices drive up power production expenses at local combined heat and power plants.

Moldova drafts plan for national facial image registry

Moldova’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has drafted regulations to create a national facial recognition database, allowing law enforcement agencies to compare photographs and deploy biometric identification during criminal investigations.

Norway backs Moldova energy aid as winter heating costs loom

Norway has pledged to support Moldova in cushioning its energy vulnerability by backing the government’s winter compensation program, following talks between prime ministers Vasile Tofan and Jonas Gahr Støre in New York.

Moldova fruit harvest rebounds in 2026 as apple exports rise

Moldovan fruit and grape growers project stronger 2026 yields and higher export revenues, relying on expanded shipments to European markets to offset rising production costs and finance modernization across orchards and vineyards.

Expert warns of vehicle pollution and traffic crisis in Moldova

Mounting traffic congestion and systemic deficits in alternative transport are intensifying environmental and urban mobility strains across Moldova, environmental expert Ruslan Nercaș warned during an appearance on public broadcaster Moldova 1.

Moldova's Energocom seeks 29% gas tariff hike amid surge

Moldova’s state energy supplier Energocom requested a 29.3% natural gas tariff increase on Wednesday, citing rapid price surges across European trading hubs that prevent using past accounting profits to subsidise rates.

16-year-old girl missing; police seek public assistance

A 16-year-old girl from Chișinău is missing. Police contacted her by phone, but after the call, she hung up, and her whereabouts remain unknown.

Nicușor Dan at the UN: "Romania will support Moldova's resilience"

Romania will continue to support the resilience of the Republic of Moldova, the second country affected by Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. Romania's President, Nicușor Dan, made this statement in his address to the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

Moldova's national statistical system meets Eurostat standards

The national statistical system is taking a decisive step toward integration with Eurostat, the official statistical office of the European Union. As accession negotiations progress, the Republic of Moldova’s official data are being aligned with EU standards, ensuring direct comparability with figures from EU member states.

People's Assembly lacks quorum; statement on political pressure in Gagauzia on hold

Deputies of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia (PAG) failed to secure the necessary quorum for the September 23 session, despite several attempts to convene throughout the day. The session, originally scheduled for 11:00 AM, was postponed to 3:00 PM, but the required number of deputies was still not met even after it resumed. Ultimately, Chairman Valentin Gaidarji proposed rescheduling the session for Friday, September 25.