"Bank fraud" case in appeal; judges reviewing appeals with Plahotniuc attending via video link
The bank fraud case in which Vladimir Plahotniuc was sentenced to 19 years in prison at the trial court level has reached the appeal stage. Judges at the Centru Court of Appeal began reviewing the appeals on Thursday, October 1, and Plahotniuc is participating in the hearing via videoconference.
Moldovan president, European commissioner discuss EU's support for Moldova's economic development
Support on behalf of the European Union for Moldova’s economic development, integration into the European market, progress in the energy sector and ongoing reforms were the main topics discussed today by President Maia Sandu and European Commissioner for Economy and Product...
ROMÂNIA CONDUCE CLASAMENTUL EXPORTURILOR UE DE GRÂU, ORZ, PORUMB, FLOAREA-SOARELUI ȘI RAPIȚĂ
ROMÂNIA CONDUCE CLASAMENTUL EXPORTURILOR UE DE GRÂU, ORZ, PORUMB, FLOAREA-SOARELUI ȘI RAPIȚĂ
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 ...
Moldova Plans to Replace 32 Districts With Three Regions Under Administrative Reform
Moldova will be reorganized into three administrative regions — North, Centre and South — under a planned administrative reform, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced at a press conference. The prime minister said the reform will not affect the municipalities of Chisinau and Balti. Taraclia is also expected to receive municipality status, while the autonomous region […] The post Moldova Plans to Replace 32 Districts With Three Regions Under Administrative Reform appeared first on Moldova.
Ministry of Labour nominates winners of 2026 National Award for Seniors
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection today nominated 15 winners of the 2026 edition of the National Award for Seniors “An Active Life at Any Age.” The event took place on the International Day of Older Persons and marks the tenth edition of the competition....
New working session of special commission on reintegration policies of Moldova
On October 1, 2026, a meeting of the Special Commission on Parliamentary Monitoring and Control over the Implementation of the Reintegration Policy of the Republic of Moldova took place, with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valerii Chiveri, representa...
FORMER VICE CHAIRMAN OF VICTORIABANK TO STAND TRIAL IN BANK FRAUD CASE
FORMER VICE CHAIRMAN OF VICTORIABANK TO STAND TRIAL IN BANK FRAUD CASE
ANOTHER DRONE EXPLODED IN CENTER OF MOLDOVA - IN ORHEI DISTRICT
ANOTHER DRONE EXPLODED IN CENTER OF MOLDOVA - IN ORHEI DISTRICT
OPPOSITION CLAIMS PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU VIOLATED THE PRINCIPLE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS IN MOLDOVA
OPPOSITION CLAIMS PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU VIOLATED THE PRINCIPLE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS IN MOLDOVA
EUROPEAN COMMISSIONER VALDIS DOMBROVSKIS: MOLDOVA IS TECHNICALLY AND POLITICALLY READY TO OPEN SIX NEGOTIATING CHAPTERS FOR EU ACCESSION
EUROPEAN COMMISSIONER VALDIS DOMBROVSKIS: MOLDOVA IS TECHNICALLY AND POLITICALLY READY TO OPEN SIX NEGOTIATING CHAPTERS FOR EU ACCESSION
Moldova Will Expand Financing and Development Opportunities for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
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Moldovan PM meets Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has met Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Moldova, based in Bucharest, Khalid Eid Alshammri.The discussions focused on developing the bilateral relations, attracting Saudi investment and capitalizing on trade opportunities between the tw...
WHO Moldova coordinator Iuliana Garam appointed State Secretary at Ministry of Health
On Wednesday, the government appointed Iuliana Garam as State Secretary at the Ministry of Health. In this new role, she will coordinate the modernisation of how medical services are planned and delivered, focusing on directing funding toward the services that best meet the population's needs.
Moldova's Day-Ahead Market reaches a record, covering 45% of energy consumption
Approximately 45% of the Republic of Moldova's electricity consumption was traded on the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) for delivery on October 1. The Ministry of Energy notes that this represents the largest volume of energy traded in a single day since the launch of the DAM and reflects the growing interest of market participants in competitive short-term trading mechanisms.
Day-Ahead Market: Volume reaches 45% of Moldova's energy use
Approximately 45% of the Republic of Moldova's electricity consumption was traded on the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) for delivery on October 1. The Ministry of Energy notes that this represents the largest volume of energy traded in a single day since the launch of the DAM and reflects the growing interest of market participants in competitive short-term trading mechanisms.
Moldova lacks domestic production for vegetables, meat, and milk to meet demand
The Republic of Moldova remains dependent on imports for basic food products. Although grain and fruit production exceeds national needs, the country covers only 85% of vegetable consumption, 76% of meat consumption, 65% of potato requirements, and just over half (57%) of milk needs domestically, according to official data from the National Bureau of Statistics.