Fiodor Gagauz registers as first Gagauzia governor candidate
Gagauzia's election authority officially registered former lawmaker Fiodor Gagauz on Thursday as the first certified candidate for governor ahead of the autonomous region's vote scheduled for November 15.
Pro-Russian socialist enters race for Gagauzia governor
Gagauzia's election authority officially registered former lawmaker Fiodor Gagauz on Thursday as the first certified candidate for governor ahead of the autonomous region's vote scheduled for November 15.
Speaker: Administrative-territorial reform must ensure predictable transfer of powers and resources
Administrative-territorial reform should be discussed less in terms of the names of future administrative units and more in relation to property, taxation, powers and budgetary resources. Speaker Igor Grosu made the statement following discussions with district presidents and cit...
Five vehicles donated in Ungheni and Căușeni for cultural, sports and charitable activities, exempt from import duties
Parliament voted to exempt from import duties five vehicles that will be delivered to Ungheni and Cîrnățenii Noi village, Căușeni district. According to the adopted draft decisions, the vehicles may not be transferred or sold.Three of the imported vehicles...
Environment Ministry announces stabilization of Dniester water level near Cosăuți station
The water level of the Dniester River near the Cosăuți intake station, which supplies water to the municipality of Bălți and other districts in the northern part of the country, has stabilized over the past 48 hours after dropping by approximately 60 centimeters. Environment ...
Press statements by President Maia Sandu in Helsinki
President Stubb, dear Alexander,Thank you for the warm welcome and for our conversation today. We discussed our bilateral ties, European security, the war in Ukraine and Moldova's path to EU membership.Our political dialogue is solid. We have much to learn from Finlan...
Press statements by President Maia Sandu in Helsinki
Thank you for the warm welcome and for our conversation today. We discussed our bilateral ties, European security, the war in Ukraine and Moldova's path to EU membership. Our political dialogue is solid. We have much to learn from Finland: your comprehensive security model, your civil preparedness, and the calm that comes from being ready. That is why I have proposed a structured Moldova–Finland dialogue on resilience. We also want to join Finland and other countries working to bring the most a...
Foreign Minister receives new U.S. Ambassador: We want to further strengthen and develop partnership
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi received today new Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Moldova Joseph Mark Burkhalter. They discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and energy security.Mihai Popșoi said that the...
National legislation on direct taxation and excise duty calculation to be aligned with European Union rules
National legislation on direct taxation and excise duty calculation will be aligned with European Union rules. Parliament approved at first reading two draft laws providing for amendments to the Tax Code.One of the drafts concerns the taxation of interest, royalties and divid...
Stronger city halls, three regions and new municipality: Government presents concept for reorganizing second-tier local public administration
The current 32 districts will be reorganized into 3 regions – North, Centre and South – and the municipality of Taraclia. The municipalities of Chișinău and Bălți will retain their current status, while Gagauzia will retain its special status. The Concept for the Reorganization of Second-Tier Local Public Administration was presented today by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Secretary-General of the Government Alexei Buzu.
Moldova targets Swiss tourists for autumn
The Swiss market is becoming a strategic target for tourism from the Republic of Moldova. This decision is based on the compatibility between Swiss tourist demand and the country's cultural and gastronomic offerings. The tourism concept was presented today, October 1, at the event "Moldovan Tourism as an Export: From Destination to Economic Value", held as part of Moldova Business Week 2026.
Unpaid fines will be included in the certificate of budget liabilities starting October 1
The State Tax Service will record unpaid administrative fines in its information system and reflect them in the certificate confirming whether outstanding budget liabilities exist. This provision entered into force on October 1, 2026.
Moldova targets Swiss tourists, highlighting autumn as the ideal season
The Swiss market is becoming a strategic target for tourism from the Republic of Moldova. This decision is based on the compatibility between Swiss tourist demand and the country's cultural and gastronomic offerings. The tourism concept was presented today, October 1, at the event "Moldovan Tourism as an Export: From Destination to Economic Value", held as part of Moldova Business Week 2026.
Unpaid fines will appear on the certificate of budget liabilities
The State Tax Service will record unpaid administrative fines in its information system and reflect them in the certificate confirming whether outstanding budget liabilities exist. This provision entered into force on October 1, 2026.
Moldova Has Made the Registry of Decisions on Detailed Urban Development Plans Publicly Accessible
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Medical tourism triples in five years: good doctors, small airport
The Republic of Moldova's immense potential for exporting medical services is hampered by transport infrastructure. Industry experts highlight that medical tourism has tripled; however, the limited capacity of Chișinău Airport poses a major challenge, serving as the first obstacle for international patients choosing to undergo treatment in the country.
Medical tourism slows due to limited capacity at Chișinău Airport
The Republic of Moldova's immense potential for exporting medical services is hampered by transport infrastructure. Industry experts highlight that medical tourism has tripled; however, the limited capacity of Chișinău Airport poses a major challenge, serving as the first obstacle for international patients choosing to undergo treatment in the country.