Râșcani poaching case: Environmental damage over 65,000 lei

The investigation into the poaching incident in Râșcani, where five birds listed in the Red Book were killed, has determined that environmental damage exceeding 65,000 lei was caused. Law enforcement established that four individuals were present in the area on the day the offense was committed, but they have not yet been identified.

Drones fly over Moldova, with no explosions reported

The Border Police of the Republic of Moldova recorded a series of illegal overflights of national airspace on the morning of September 19, 2026. Authorities have not identified any debris or a potential explosion site.

MFA condemns Colonița drone explosion: "Another consequence of war"

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) condemns the incident on September 18 near the village of Colonița, where components of a turbojet-powered drone were found after an explosion.

Potholes: Cheltuitori village road – a driver's nightmare

Suburban residents accuse Chisinau City Hall of failing to repair roads around the capital, which remain riddled with potholes after last winter. The road at the entrance to the village of Cheltuitori looks like a war zone, frustrating drivers. The mayor of Cheltuitori says the Chisinau authorities manage this stretch of road. Officials from the capital's City Hall promise to assess the road to determine what interventions can be made.

Moldova sees 25% rise in foreign tourists

The Republic of Moldova is attracting more foreign and domestic tourists. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer, the number of foreign tourists visiting the country in the first six months of this year was 25% higher than during the same period last year. Authorities attribute this growth to authentic experiences, uncrowded destinations, and opportunities to discover Moldovan culture, cuisine, and wines.

Junghietu states Moldova must maintain its strategic gas reserve, as it is not a surplus

The Republic of Moldova's security gas stocks cannot be used to temporarily lower gas prices, as they are the country's strategic reserve for crises and can cover only about ten days of winter consumption. Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu made this clarification after Vadim Ceban, Acting Chairman of the Management Board of Moldovagaz S.A., proposed using these reserves to mitigate the impact of rising prices on consumers.

Over 24 tons of non-compliant products, including spoiled bananas and pesticide-laden tea, destroyed by ANSA

Over 24 tonnes of non-compliant food products—including large batches of spoiled bananas and pesticide-contaminated green tea—were barred from sale after inspections by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). Specifically, 23.1 tonnes of spoiled bananas and 820 kilograms of pesticide-contaminated green tea were prevented from reaching store shelves.

Woman in Chișinău loses 1.1 million lei to scammers through a courier

A 64-year-old resident of Chișinău fell victim to scammers and lost over 1.12 million lei. The woman was persuaded to hand over the money to an unknown individual after people posing as energy company employees and police manipulated her.

Moldova to tax online retail parcels from October 1

Moldovan authorities will enforce a 20% Value Added Tax (VAT) and a 12 MDL (€0.60) processing fee on all imported online retail parcels starting October 1, curbing exemptions for low-cost international platforms.

"Made in Moldova" products: 20 Moldovan companies at the Chestnut Festival in Baia Mare

Over 20 companies from the Republic of Moldova are currently showcasing their products in the Romanian municipality of Baia Mare as part of the fifth edition of the "Republic of Moldova Presents" exhibition. The event opened on Friday, September 18, at the "Lascăr Pană" Sports Hall and runs until September 20, coinciding with the Chestnut Festival.

Romania is part of Zelenskyy’s new regional initiative

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched a new regional initiative on Friday, September 18, in Ivano-Frankivsk, involving eight Central and Eastern European states, including Romania, at a summit aimed at promoting cooperation in the areas of trade and security, Agerpres reports.

"Safer Moldova" pilot initiative: National Defense Platform launched in Chișinău

In Chișinău, the National Defense Platform has begun its activity, a pilot initiative created to strengthen the institutional resilience of the Republic of Moldova. The platform brings together all public institutions in the security and defense sector, with the role of ensuring the continuous training of their employees.