Moldovan wines praised worldwide; winemakers say resilience paid off
Twenty years after the first Russian embargo, the wine sector has become one of the Republic of Moldova's strategic areas. It contributes around 2% to the Gross Domestic Product and provides over 150,000 jobs. The politically motivated embargoes of 2006 and 2013 severely impacted the economy and the wine industry. More than 80 wineries went bankrupt, and the area of grape plantations was reduced by 40%, which had a serious effect on the entire production chain.
Moldovan wines rank among the world’s best; winemakers say resilience paid off
Twenty years after the first Russian embargo, the wine sector has become one of the Republic of Moldova's strategic areas. It contributes around 2% to the Gross Domestic Product and provides over 150,000 jobs. The politically motivated embargoes of 2006 and 2013 severely impacted the economy and the wine industry. More than 80 wineries went bankrupt, and the area of grape plantations was reduced by 40%, which had a serious effect on the entire production chain.
Brussels delays €16B loan for Hungary over Orbán’s Ukraine veto
The European Commission has delayed the approval of a €16 billion credit plan for Hungary, which is part of the SAFE defense program. This postponement comes in response to the tensions arising from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto on financial support for Ukraine, as reported by diplomatic sources in the Polish press.
Brussels delays €16B loan for Hungary amid Orbán’s Ukraine aid blockade
The European Commission has delayed the approval of a €16 billion credit plan for Hungary, which is part of the SAFE defense program. This postponement comes in response to the tensions arising from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto on financial support for Ukraine, as reported by diplomatic sources in the Polish press.
Alexandru Machidon clears integrity assessment, awaiting Superior Council of Prosecutors’ decision
The acting Prosecutor General, Alexandru Machidon, has promoted an evaluation of ethical and financial integrity after the Prosecutors' Evaluation Commission unanimously determined that it met the legal criteria, and the report was submitted to the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP).
Acting Prosecutor General Alexandru Machidon advances integrity assessment; report sent to CSP
The acting Prosecutor General, Alexandru Machidon, has promoted an evaluation of ethical and financial integrity after the Prosecutors' Evaluation Commission unanimously determined that it met the legal criteria, and the report was submitted to the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP).
Moldova's acting Prosecutor General passes external evaluation
The Prosecutors’ Evaluation Commission has announced that it completed the procedure for assessing the ethical and financial integrity of acting Prosecutor General Alexandru Machidon.According to the cited source, following the analysis of the collected materials and th...
60.8% of Moldovan diaspora would vote for union with Romania
A significant proportion of Moldovan citizens would support unification with Romania in a potential referendum scheduled for “next Sunday.” According to a survey conducted by the sociological research company Ates Research, 44% of respondents in Moldova and 60.8% of Moldovans living in the diaspora favor unification.
“YES” could win 55–58% in a referendum on union with Romania
A significant proportion of Moldovan citizens would support unification with Romania in a potential referendum scheduled for “next Sunday.” According to a survey conducted by the sociological research company Ates Research, 44% of respondents in Moldova and 60.8% of Moldovans living in the diaspora favor unification.
Government approves digital system to better track students with SEN
The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) will implement a digital data management system for inclusive education to enable better monitoring of beneficiaries and involved staff. The Government has approved the system's concept.
Integrated digital system for inclusive education aims to meet every child’s needs
The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) will implement a digital data management system for inclusive education to enable better monitoring of beneficiaries and involved staff. The Government has approved the system's concept.
Moldova and Romania legal committees hold first joint meeting in Chișinău
Members of the legal committees from the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and the Senate of Romania will hold a joint session in Chisinau on Thursday, March 26. The discussions will focus on strengthening the rule of law, a central pillar of Moldova's accession process to the European Union.
Moldova and Romania legal committees hold joint meeting in Chișinău
Members of the legal committees from the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and the Senate of Romania will hold a joint session in Chisinau on Thursday, March 26. The discussions will focus on strengthening the rule of law, a central pillar of Moldova's accession process to the European Union.
Stricter rules for minors’ work: no night shifts allowed
Employers are now required to adhere to stricter regulations regarding the working conditions for minors, starting January 1, 2026. Under the new legislation, minors can only be employed from the age of 15 if they have obtained written consent from their parents.
Stricter rules for minors’ employment: limited hours and no night work
Employers are now required to adhere to stricter regulations regarding the working conditions for minors, starting January 1, 2026. Under the new legislation, minors can only be employed from the age of 15 if they have obtained written consent from their parents.
All veterans will get sanatorium treatment tickets, regardless of employment
All veterans in the Republic of Moldova can obtain tickets for sanatorium treatment, regardless of their employment status or entrepreneurial activities.
All veterans will receive sanatorium treatment tickets
All veterans in the Republic of Moldova can obtain tickets for sanatorium treatment, regardless of their employment status or entrepreneurial activities.
Environment Minister visits Novodnestrovsk plant: Pollution halted, risks remain
The pollution source in Novodnestrovsk was shut down. The Minister of Environment, Gheorghe Hajder, inspected the hydroelectric power plant in Ukraine today and confirmed that there are no longer any visible oil stains on the waterway.
Environment Minister at Novodnestrovsk plant: Pollution source stopped, risks remain
The pollution source in Novodnestrovsk was shut down. The Minister of Environment, Gheorghe Hajder, inspected the hydroelectric power plant in Ukraine today and confirmed that there are no longer any visible oil stains on the waterway.
Moldova will implement the Agricultural Knowledge...
Moldova will implement the Agricultural Knowledge...