How a Moldovan family-run snack factory is growing with state support

A family running an extruded snack business has become the first recipient of state investment support. The entrepreneur received 30 million lei (€1,500,000), which represents half of the planned investment. Of this amount, 7.5 million lei (€380,000) will be provided as a non-repayable grant, while the remainder will be offered in the form of tax breaks.

Zelensky rejects U.S. mineral deal over Ukraine’s EU path

President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that Ukraine would reject any agreement on mineral resource rights that might endanger its EU integration.

Norway will allocate $285 million for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Moldova

Norway will allocate over $285 million for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Moldova in 2025, the Norwegian government announced, according to The Kyiv Independent.

Two consulates of the Republic of Moldova will be opened in the US

Two general consulates of the Republic of Moldova will be inaugurated in the US on March 29, during the working visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, and the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu. The first will be opened in Sacramento and the second in Chicago, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Legislative from Chișinău.

Moldovan president discussed with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities

During his first official visit to the country, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp spoke with President Maia Sandu about the Republic of Moldova's efforts to promote social cohesion, good interethnic understanding, and the preservation of minority languages and cultures within a democratic and inclusive framework.

Beware of fake emails! Moldovan Post warns customers about a new scam attempt

The Moldovan Post Office is warning citizens about a new scam attempt involving sending fake emails (phishing), in which the name of the institution is illegally used. The purpose of these messages is to obtain personal and banking data from users, under deceptive pretexts.

Filip Kirkorov challenged the ban on entry to the Republic of Moldova at the Supreme Court of Justice

The General Inspectorate of Border Police's entry ban into the Republic of Moldova was challenged by Russian musician Filip Kirkorov in the Supreme Court of Justice. According to the court portal, the application was registered on March 19.

New travel rules to the UK

The Civil Aeronautical Authority of the Republic of Moldova (AAC) has announced that Moldovan citizens and EU citizens, including those with Romanian citizenship, will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) in order to enter the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) as of April 2, 2025.

Attention, drivers! Traffic restrictions in the Buiucani sector of Chisinau

From today until March 31, road traffic on Constantin Stere Str., on the section between Alexei Șciusev str. and Mihail Kogălniceanu str., will be suspended in the direction to Vasile Lupu Str.

Russia included the Republic of Moldova on the list of countries with restrictions on international road transport of goods

Truck drivers from the Republic of Moldova will not be allowed, starting from Thursday, March 28, 2025, to enter the territory of the Russian Federation, not even in transit. The measure was approved by a decision of the Government in Moscow.

Evghenia Guțul placed in preventive arrest for 20 days

Evghenia Guțul, the governor of Gagauzia, was put under 20 days of preventive arrest. On Friday, March 28, the magistrates of the Ciocana-based Chișinău Court approved a decision to that effect. She runs the risk of avoiding the criminal investigation team and showing up in court. Adrian Scutaru, the prosecutor, stated that she could therefore take any number of actions that would adversely affect the criminal investigation's progress and the way evidence is administered in a way that suits her. The governor’s lawyer, Sergiu Moraru, told journalists that his client does not plead guilty and has not committed any violation.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // Paris: anti-Putin capital… and Russia remains excluded from the SWIFT banking system

After the 31-country summit dedicated to Ukraine, which took place in Paris on Thursday, March 27, Emmanuel Macron and Britain's Keir Starmer defended themselves as the main leaders of a coalition designed to defend Ukraine starting from the moment — very predictably — when Donald Trump withdraws altogether.