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Safe skies for young travelers: Chișinău Airport streamlines special assistance services

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:43
Chișinău International Airport (RMO) has formalized its specialized assistance framework to ensure the safety and comfort of minors traveling without legal guardians.

VIDEO // Deputy PM Deputy at PACE rostrum says Moldova's membership in Council of Europe, EU candidate country status provide state with tools needed to bring it into great European family

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:34
Belonging to the Council of Europe and having the status of candidate country to the European Union provide us with the tools needed to bring the country into the great European family. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi has made statements to this ef...

EU sanctions 28 targets to safeguard Moldova

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:53
The Council of the European Union has officially extended restrictive measures against 23 individuals and five entities for actions aimed at destabilizing the Republic of Moldova. These sanctions, designed to counter threats to the nation's sovereignty and independence, will now remain in effect until April 29, 2027.

Lunara Toy, first interactive toy with artificial intelligence, to be presented to public in Moldova

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:53
A toy that can converse with children in real time will be presented in Moldova for the first time. Lunara Toy, an interactive toy based on artificial intelligence, can hold a dialogue with the child and provide adapted answers.The idea for the project started from a simple q...

Moldovans Return Home After the Holidays: Crowds at Chisinau Airport

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:43
Chisinau International Airport is experiencing heavy traffic due to the high number of passengers traveling after the Easter holidays. Authorities urge travelers to follow several recommendations to ensure a smooth experience and efficient airport operations. Officials advise passengers to arrive early—at least three hours before departure—to complete check-in, security screening, and border control without rushing. […] The post Moldovans Return Home After the Holidays: Crowds at Chisinau Airport appeared first on Moldova.

Moldovan energy regulator announces further fuel price cuts following Middle East ceasefire

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:04
Fuel prices in the Republic of Moldova continue to retreat from recent record highs. On Wednesday, April 22, both diesel and gasoline will trade below the 29 MDL mark, following a period of extreme volatility.

Fuel prices in Moldova drop below 29 MDL mark as regional tensions ease

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:04
Fuel prices in the Republic of Moldova continue to retreat from recent record highs. On Wednesday, April 22, both diesel and gasoline will trade below the 29 MDL mark, following a period of extreme volatility.

Amnesty International: Impunity in Moldova, a vulnerable media, and modest economic growth in 2025

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:53
Amnesty International reports that impunity persists in the Republic of Moldova, the media sector remains vulnerable, and economic growth is modest, according to its 2025 country report. The organization states that authorities have arbitrarily restricted the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The report highlights that officials have failed to hold perpetrators accountable […] The post Amnesty International: Impunity in Moldova, a vulnerable media, and modest economic growth in 2025 appeared first on Moldova.

Over 5,200 tons of fuel imported into Moldova in recent days

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:43
Over 4,000 tons of diesel and almost 1,200 tons of petrol were imported into Moldova during April 18-20.According to the Energy Ministry, on April 17, fuel stocks covered 20 days of petrol consumption, 19 days of LPG and 11 days of diesel.Car owners are encouraged by the ...

EU extends sanctions against persons, entities involved in actions destabilizing Moldova

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:34
The Council of the European Union today ruled to extend sanctions against persons and entities involved in actions destabilizing Moldova until 29 April 2027.The restrictive measures target 23 individuals and five legal entities considered in charge of undermining or threateni...

ARMENPRES: Armenian Prime Minister meets NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:34
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Kevin Hamilton, the NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia.PM Pashinyan congratulated Hamilton on assuming office and emphasized the importance of Armenia–NATO cooperation and close...

Moldova launches new tax-free holiday vouchers to boost domestic tourism

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:23
Moldovan employees will receive their first employer-funded holiday vouchers this summer, according to the National Tourism Office. The new initiative aims to stimulate domestic travel by providing tax-exempt benefits for workers to use at certified local destinations.

Strategic fiscal incentives: Moldova adopts Romanian-style holiday voucher system for private sector

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:23
Moldovan employees will receive their first employer-funded holiday vouchers this summer, according to the National Tourism Office. The new initiative aims to stimulate domestic travel by providing tax-exempt benefits for workers to use at certified local destinations.

Several members of Congress have traveled to China. The meetings they have scheduled

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 17:53
Several members of Parliament from the Republic of Moldova have traveled to China at the invitation of authorities in Beijing. Vlad Batrincea is leading the delegation. The MPs will remain in China until April 30. Officials state that the visit aims to develop interparliamentary cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and the People’s Republic of […] The post Several members of Congress have traveled to China. The meetings they have scheduled appeared first on Moldova.

'Iran's enemy is our enemy': Russia interrogates Israeli citizens at Moscow airport

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 09:13
Russian security forces detained and interrogated at least 40 Israeli citizens at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport on Sunday, April 19. The group, arriving on a flight from Tel Aviv, included both dual Russian-Israeli nationals and those holding only Israeli passports.

Israeli nationals subjected to five-hour detention and interrogation in Moscow

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 09:13
Russian security forces detained and interrogated at least 40 Israeli citizens at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport on Sunday, April 19. The group, arriving on a flight from Tel Aviv, included both dual Russian-Israeli nationals and those holding only Israeli passports.

BTA: Central Election Commission: Based on 100% of Tally Sheets, Progressive Bulgaria Wins with 44.6%, GERB-UDF Second with 13.4%

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 01:43
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published preliminary results from the parliamentary elections held on April 19 based on 100.00% of tally sheets of the section election commissions processed at the constituency election commissions as at 3 p.m. on Monday.Following a...

Moldovan citizen detained in Moscow on terrorism charges as embassy seeks consular access

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 22:23
The Moldovan Embassy in Moscow has formally requested detailed information and consular access following the detention of a Moldovan citizen on terrorism charges. Russian authorities notified the diplomatic mission that the individual is accused of participating in the preparation of a terrorist attack.

Chisinau demands explanations from Russia following detention of Moldovan national in alleged FSB terror plot

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 22:13
The Moldovan Embassy in Moscow has formally requested detailed information and consular access following the detention of a Moldovan citizen on terrorism charges. Russian authorities notified the diplomatic mission that the individual is accused of participating in the preparation of a terrorist attack.

Institutional failure in Novosibirsk: Agriculture Minister ousted amid veterinary security breach

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 21:23
Novosibirsk Governor Andrei Travnikov dismissed Agriculture Minister Andrei Shindelov during an operational meeting following systemic failures in rural development and biosecurity. The dismissal comes after a mass livestock culling campaign in Siberia and the Volga region resulted in the loss of approximately 90,000 animals.

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