TV Gagauzia was fined 32,000 lei for political bias and disinformation during the electoral campaign

The regional public broadcaster Gagauziya Radio Televizionu (GRT) was fined 32,000 lei by the Audiovisual Council (CA) and sanctioned with a public warning, after the regulatory institution found serious deviations from the principles of fairness, balance and impartiality in the coverage of the parliamentary elections of September 28, 2025.

INTERVIEW | Moldova targets EU accession treaty in 2028, Cristina Gherasimov

The authorities in Chisinau are working to prepare the Republic of Moldova for European Union (EU) accession by 2030. Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, stated in an interview with Teleradio-Moldova's Brussels correspondent, Dan Alexe, that it is in the national interest for this process to include the Transnistrian region.

Vladimir Andronachi's accounts blocked by the State Tax Service

The State Tax Service has blocked the accounts of former Democratic MP Vladimir Andronachi. This decision was published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, October 16.

EU grants Moldova access to AI supercomputers and cutting-edge research platforms

Researchers and entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova will have access to high-performance computing infrastructures due to the country’s accession to the European initiative "AI Factories." This strategic program of the European Union is focused on the development and utilization of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures.

RANKING | Moldovan passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 121 countries

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova can travel to 121 countries and territories either visa-free or with a visa on arrival. According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Moldovan passport ranks 48th out of 227 countries, an improvement from its previous ranking of 49th last year.

21-year-old gets seven years in prison for scamming elderly with fake accident stories

A 21-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison for committing fraud through a scheme involving false claims about relatives being involved in accidents. Along with several accomplices, he deceived multiple elderly individuals by falsely stating that their relatives had been in road accidents. Through this deception, they managed to acquire at least 550,000 lei from the victims.

Three men detained for earning 25 million lei from illegal online casinos

Three men, two of whom are foreign citizens, were detained for illegally organizing online gambling in Chisinau. Law enforcement officers announced the dismantling of a network of operational internet casinos that generated illegal revenues of 25,000,000 lei.

Exports down 2.5% since the beginning of the year. EU countries, the main trading partners of the Republic of Moldova

In August 2025, exports of goods totaled 332.6 million US dollars. This figure shows a 4.2% decrease compared to July but a 22% increase compared to August 2024, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The European Union remains the primary destination for Moldovan products, accounting for 67.5% of total exports, a slight increase from the previous year.

Constitutional Court validates September 28 elections, confirms new deputies’ mandates

The Constitutional Court has validated the results of the parliamentary elections held on September 28, 2025, along with the mandates of the elected deputies. This decision was announced on October 16. The High Court affirmed the legality of the elections, confirming that they adhered to the provisions of the Constitution and the Electoral Code. Additionally, the Court validated the lists of alternate candidates.

Over 1,600 fines issued for leaf burning; composting offers an eco-friendly alternative

Burning leaves is still a common practice in villages, despite being prohibited. Even the large fines imposed by authorities do not deter some farmers from continuing this practice. A practical and effective solution is composting vegetable waste, which can be repurposed as fertilizer for the soil.

EU to build anti-drone shield by 2027 amid Russia tensions

The European Union (EU) is planning a so-called 'anti-drone shield' to be fully operational by 2027, the European Commission has confirmed.

Rutte: Ukraine security directly linked to

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the progress in supporting Ukraine, emphasizing the direct link between Ukraine's security and that of the Alliance's members.