The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova approved a pivotal legislative package on Thursday, April 9, aimed at dismantling modern drug trafficking networks. Passed in its first reading with 89 votes, the bill introduces harsher sentences and grants authorities new powers to monitor illicit sales on social media platforms.

Conform Recensământului Populației și Locuințelor în 2024, realizat de Biroul Național de Statistică al Republicii Moldova, 139.600 de persoane, adică 6,1% din populație se confruntă cu dificultăți mari de vedere sau incapacitate totală de a vedea. Studiile arată că rata angajării persoanelor cu incapacitatea dată este de trei ori mai mică față de populația generală. […] Acest articol ESENȚIAL // PROBLEMA INTEGRĂRII PERSOANELOR CU DEFICIENȚĂ DE VEDERE PE PIAȚA MUNCII a apărut pentru prima dată pe TV-Nord | Știri Televiziunea nordului.

The paradox of food waste reaches a critical point in Moldova during the Easter holidays. While half of the population struggles to afford a basic food basket—costing roughly €143 (approx. 2,800 MDL)—the nation discards between 1.1 and 1.5 million food portions every day.

The paradox of food waste reaches a critical point in Moldova during the Easter holidays. While half of the population struggles to afford a basic food basket—costing roughly €143 (approx. 2,800 MDL)—the nation discards between 1.1 and 1.5 million food portions every day.

In the Republic of Moldova, out of a total population of 2.4 million, around 154,700 people (6.4%) have lived abroad for at least 12 months, according to the 2024 census data. More than half of them—53.2%—returned between 2020 and 2024, indicating an acceleration in return migration in recent years, likely influenced by economic and geopolitical […] The post They leave, come back, and leave again? The migration that is wearing Moldova down appeared first on Moldova.

Secretary General of the Government Alexei Buzu today presented in parliament the draft law on local public administration’s (APL) reform. He said that the current system must be changed, as it is affected by excessive fragmentation, depopulation and limited institutional c...

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova appointed Alina Cebotariov as Chairperson of the Competition Council Plenum during its session on April 9. Approved with 55 votes, Cebotariov is set to begin her five-year mandate on April 27.

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova appointed Alina Cebotariov as Chairperson of the Competition Council Plenum during its session on April 9. Approved with 55 votes, Cebotariov is set to begin her five-year mandate on April 27.

The parliament today approved, in the first reading, a draft law that provides harsher penalties for drug trafficking and introduces criminal sanctions for promoting prohibited substances online. The initiative was supported by 89 MPs.The draft was presented in plenum by Stat...

The Russian Federation’s interference is not only the problem of Moldova, but represents a threat to democracies everywhere. President Maia Sandu has made statements to this effect in an interview given with the Irish newspaper, The Irish Times.The head of state underli...

The Republic of Moldova has been downgraded from a "flawed democracy" to a "hybrid regime" in the 2025 Democracy Index, published by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The report, which assesses 167 countries, places Moldova among the few nations experiencing a decline during a period of relative global stabilization.

The Republic of Moldova has been downgraded from a "flawed democracy" to a "hybrid regime" in the 2025 Democracy Index, published by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The report, which assesses 167 countries, places Moldova among the few nations experiencing a decline during a period of relative global stabilization.

The Romania has decided to allocate €56 million to acquire the stake held by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in the Giurgiulesti International Free Port, located in the Republic of Moldova, Antena 3 CNN, reports. The decision was approved during the Romanian government meeting on April 9. Authorities in Bucharest will use funds from […] The post Portul Giurgiulesti, purchased by Romania: a €56 million investment approved by the government appeared first on Moldova.

The White House has denounced any potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran as "completely unacceptable." This follows reports from Iranian state media regarding a total suspension of oil tanker traffic.

The White House has denounced any potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran as "completely unacceptable." This follows reports from Iranian state media regarding a total suspension of oil tanker traffic.

„Nu l-am spălat niciodată” Legendarul antrenor Mircea Lucescu s-a stins din viață la vârsta de 80 de ani. Românul este unul dintre cei

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered 48 judgments involving the Republic of Moldova in 2025, identifying at least one breach of the Convention in every case. The majority of these violations centered on the right to a fair trial and the protection of property.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered 48 judgments involving the Republic of Moldova in 2025, identifying at least one breach of the Convention in every case. The majority of these violations centered on the right to a fair trial and the protection of property.

The Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance has officially nominated Alina Cebotariov to serve as the new President of the Competition Council. The announcement was made on Wednesday, April 8, by Committee Chair Radu Marian.

President Maia Sandu today morning started her official visit to Ireland, where she had meetings with President Catherine Connolly and Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Ireland will assume the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1, 2026.The di...