Heavy exit traffic at Leuseni border prompts rerouting advisory
Heavy outbound traffic involving both passengers and vehicles was reported on Saturday morning at the Leușeni–Albița border crossing on the border between Moldova and Romania.
Moldova border police report heavy exit traffic at Leuseni
Heavy outbound traffic involving both passengers and vehicles was reported on Saturday morning at the Leușeni–Albița border crossing on the border between Moldova and Romania.
Nine Moldovans, investigated in Italy for the theft of paintings worth over 9 million euros
Nine citizens of the Republic of Moldova are under investigation in Italy, and five of them have been detained, in connection with the theft of three paintings signed by Paul… The post Nine Moldovans, investigated in Italy for the theft of paintings worth over 9 million euros appeared first on ipn.md.
Around 500 town halls adopted final decisions on voluntary amalgamation
Around 500 town halls in the Republic of Moldova have adopted final decisions on voluntary amalgamation, which represents almost 60% of all town halls. This figure is a positive and encouraging signal, since more than half of the town halls have adopted final decisions and an ove...
The hunting season has begun. What species can be hunted and what are the limits?
The hunting season has begun in the Republic of Moldova. From this date, hunting for several species of birds is permitted. The Ministry of Environment mentions that hunting periods and… The post The hunting season has begun. What species can be hunted and what are the limits? appeared first on ipn.md.
Moldova university enrollments rise 16% in 2026
Moldovan universities have enrolled more than 18,000 students during the main 2026 admission round. The figure represents an increase of nearly 2,500 students—or approximately 16%—compared to the same stage last year.
Moldovan universities admit over 18,000 students
Moldovan universities have enrolled more than 18,000 students during the main 2026 admission round. The figure represents an increase of nearly 2,500 students—or approximately 16%—compared to the same stage last year.
EU grants €1.37m for Moldova and Romania cross-border projects
Three Moldovan villages alongside Pădureni municipality in Vaslui County, Romania, have launched a €1.37 million (approx. 26.85 million MDL) cross-border development initiative. The project targets modern infrastructure upgrades and regional cultural preservation.
Moldovan and Romanian villages secure €1.37m in EU funding
Three Moldovan villages alongside Pădureni municipality in Vaslui County, Romania, have launched a €1.37 million (approx. 26.85 million MDL) cross-border development initiative. The project targets modern infrastructure upgrades and regional cultural preservation.
Moldova media reform sparks central control clash with Gagauzia
The Moldovan Parliament has introduced a bill to change how the supervisory board of Gagauzia’s regional public broadcaster, GRT, is selected. Under the proposal, the national Audiovisual Council would organize the selection contest instead of the regional assembly.
Moldova draft law shifts governance of Gagauzia broadcaster GRT
The Moldovan Parliament has introduced a bill to change how the supervisory board of Gagauzia’s regional public broadcaster, GRT, is selected. Under the proposal, the national Audiovisual Council would organize the selection contest instead of the regional assembly.
Chisinau housing market rebounds as revised data reveals 11% drop
The real estate market in Chisinau is recovering visibly, defying last year's pessimistic projections. Newly revised data from the Public Institution Real Estate Cadastre reveals that property transactions in 2025 fell by just 11% compared to 2024, far below the 60% collapse suggested by preliminary figures.
Moldovan capital real estate recovers after official data correction
The real estate market in Chisinau is recovering visibly, defying last year's pessimistic projections. Newly revised data from the Public Institution Real Estate Cadastre reveals that property transactions in 2025 fell by just 11% compared to 2024, far below the 60% collapse suggested by preliminary figures.
Moldova rate hike fails to cool retail lending market
The National Bank of Moldova’s policy rate hike from 5% to 7.5% has done little to curb consumer lending, while swiftly driving up state borrowing costs. Economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță highlights an unusual disconnect as annual inflation slows while borrowing policy tightens.
Central bank rate hike elevates Moldovan state debt costs
The National Bank of Moldova’s policy rate hike from 5% to 7.5% has done little to curb consumer lending, while swiftly driving up state borrowing costs. Economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță highlights an unusual disconnect as annual inflation slows while borrowing policy tightens.
PHOTO // European Generations team wins second edition of EU & My Grandparents
European Generations team from Chișinău is the winner of the second edition of EU & My Grandparents. Second place went to the EUROgenerații team from Peresecina, and third place to BuNEandru team from Chișinău and Rîbnița.In the 2026 national contest “EU...
Sandu honors women who scrawled anti-Soviet slogans in 1970
President Maia Sandu met on Friday, August 14, with Lilia Neagu and Asea Andruh-Scorpan, two women who defied Soviet authorities nearly 56 years ago as teenagers by painting anti-regime slogans across Chișinău. Sandu praised their bravery and emphasized the importance of preserving personal stories of resistance for younger generations who never lived under totalitarian rule.
Moldova president honors 1970 anti-Soviet graffiti activists
President Maia Sandu met on Friday, August 14, with Lilia Neagu and Asea Andruh-Scorpan, two women who defied Soviet authorities nearly 56 years ago as teenagers by painting anti-regime slogans across Chișinău. Sandu praised their bravery and emphasized the importance of preserving personal stories of resistance for younger generations who never lived under totalitarian rule.
Citizens returning to Moldova informed about employment opportunities and support measures offered by ANOFM
Citizens from Moldova and abroad took part today in an information session organized by the National Employment Agency (ANOFM). The event is held as part of Diaspora Days 2026.ANOFM Director Raisa Dogaru noted that the event was intended for people who have returned or plan t...
Mayors from northern regions participated in first round of consultations at Government on investments for merged localities
The first round of consultations with the mayors of localities involved in the voluntary amalgamation process took place today at the Government. Government’s Secretary General Alexei Buzu and Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea discussed with...