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Implementation of Growth Plan advances; Moldovan government prepares new package of projects to attract investments worth 2 billion euros
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The implementation of reforms set out in the 1.9 billion-euros-worth Growth Plan provided by the European Union to Moldova is advancing and the government is currently considering the development of a new package comprising more than 20 investment projects, aimed at attracting 2 ...
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Prosecutors seek six-year prison sentence for former PM in Chisinau airport's concession case
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Prosecutors are seeking a six-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Iurie Leanca in the case concerning the concession of the Chisinau International Airport. The request was made by prosecutors today, during a court hearing at which judicial debates on the case started....
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Grants worth over one million euros to develop Moldova’s innovation ecosystem with EU support
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Six organizations from the Republic of Moldova will receive grants worth more than 1 million euros with the EU support. They will develop programs dedicated to startups and entrepreneurs, from the idea stage through scaling and access to investment.The grants were awarded dur...
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A drone entered the airspace of the Republic of Moldova this morning for approximately one minute, near the village of Palanca. The incident occurred amid massive attacks carried out by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, including in the Odesa region.According to the Air...
14:53
Moldovan parliament speaker in Istanbul discusses Moldova-Turkey relations, elections in Gagauzia
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Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu has discussed with Turkish parliament member Kürşad Zorlu, responsible for relations with Turkic states, the strengthening of relations between Moldova and Turkey, as well as the situation in Gagauzia and the upcoming elections in the autonomou...
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The airspace of Moldova has been violated again. An unauthorized drone entered the area of the Cioburciu–Pervomaisc localities today, coming from the direction of Ukraine. The aircraft flew over the territory of Moldova for approximately 10 minutes, after which it left the ...
14:34
Stronger local administrations for European living standards in communities: European local, regional authorities convene in Moldovan capital
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Moldova today hosted the 15th annual meeting of the Conference of Local and Regional Authorities for the Eastern Partnership (CORLEAP), with the participation of representatives of local and regional authorities, European institutions and partner countries.The meeting focused...
14:23
Annual meeting of Conference of Regional and Local Authorities for Eastern Partnership held in Chisinau
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Moldova today is hosting the 15th annual meeting of the Conference of Regional and Local Authorities for the Eastern Partnership (CORLEAP). The event brought together high-ranking officials from more countries, who discussed combating foreign information manipulation and interfer...
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11:22
Prime Minister in dialogue with business community: less bureaucracy, clear rules and more investment
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The changes needed to create a more competitive, predictable and investment-attractive business environment were discussed by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan with representatives of several business associations. In recent weeks, Vasile Tofan held meetings with the Foreign Investors ...
10:04
The national weightlifting team won 26 medals at the World University Championships held in Doha, Qatar. Athletes from our country secured ten gold, eight silver and eight bronze medals.At the competition, three athletes from the Republic of Moldova became world university ch...
09:33
Goods and services imported or supplied for the implementation of the School Modernization (Public Financing Facility) project, financed by the Council of Europe Development Bank, are eligible for tax incentives. The law providing for these exemptions was published in the Officia...
13 September 2026
18:23
Convergence fund for Transnistrian region expected to finance infrastructure, education and public services
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The convergence fund dedicated to the reintegration process must serve as an instrument for citizens and support projects in infrastructure, public services, education, healthcare and local development, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri told an interview wit...
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PHOTO // Students from Moldova win bronze medal at International English Language Olympiad
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The national Olympic team of the Republic of Moldova won a bronze medal in the team event and three honorable mentions in the individual events at the International English Language Olympiad, held from September 6 to 12, 2026, in Suceava, Romania. A total of 136 students from 14 ...
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Speaker Igor Grosu will pay working visits to Slovenia and Hungary next week. The agenda includes meetings with high-ranking officials from both countries, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and interparliamentary cooperation, as well as supporting the advancement of t...
18:13
Over 500 artists from Moldova gathered in Parliament square and sang about homeland, nation and national values
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More than 500 artists from across the country, winners of the 2026 edition of the national patriotic music festival and competition “I Sing to You, Homeland and Nation,” gathered in Parliament Square and delivered an exceptional performance. Together, they sang about ...
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Prime Minister Vasile Tofan welcomed participants in Chișinău Marathon 2026 today, an event bringing together more than 10,000 participants from over 59 countries in the capital.The Prime Minister praised the energy and spirit of unity created by the event and wished succes...
12 September 2026
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An unauthorized drone entered the airspace of the Republic of Moldova on Saturday, September 12. It was detected in the north of the country, near the villages of Vasilcău and Băxani in Soroca district, and later in the area of Cuconeștii Noi village in Edineț district.Th...
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The application of the national tax regime to goods introduced by economic operators from the Transnistrian region entered a new stage on September 1, as part of the economic integration process, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri told an interview with MOLDP...
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The Republic of Moldova is promoting its gastronomy, traditions, and culture in Paris as part of an exhibition held from September 10 to 13 at Place de la Concorde. Traditional products and dishes are being presented at the country’s stand, while on Sunday, September 13, th...
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UPDATE // 4:20 p.m.Activity at Otaci, Criva, Larga, Unguri, Ocnița, Briceni and Grimăncăuți border crossing points has resumed. At this time, they are operating normally. The Otaci, Criva, Larga, Unguri, Ocnița, Briceni and Grimăncăuți border customs posts ...
11:43
Chisinau maintains position on withdrawal of Russian troops and demilitarization of Transnistrian region
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The Republic of Moldova maintains its position on the withdrawal of Russian troops from the country’s territory and the demilitarization of the Transnistrian region, regardless of data concerning the quantity of ammunition stored at Cobasna, Deputy Prime Minister for Reinte...
11:34
Moldovan weightlifter Tudor Bratu became World University Champion in the 95-kilogram weight category, winning three gold medals at the competition in Doha. The athlete recorded a total of 350 kilograms, setting a new record for the International University Sports Federation (FIS...
11:23
The 5+2 format is no longer functional under the current circumstances, while direct dialogue in the 1+1 format remains the channel of communication between Chisinau and Tiraspol, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri told an interview given exclusively to MOLDP...
11 September 2026
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Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has had a meeting with European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib. The discussions focused on advancing Moldova in the process of joining the European Union, strengthening crisis response capacity, promoting equ...
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Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has had phone conversation with PM of Hungary Péter Magyar. Moldova’s progress in the European Union accession process, the development of bilateral relation, and the strengthening of political dialogue between the two countries were the m...
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PHOTO // Moldovan PM commemorates victims of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in Chisinau
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Prime Minister Vasile Tofan today attended a commemoration ceremony at the Embassy of the United States of in Chisinau, honoring the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.The PM recalled the impact the attacks had had on t...
19:43
Border control at three Moldovan-Ukrainian crossing points to be temporarily organized solely on territory of Moldova
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The control activities at the Giurgiulesti–Reni, Briceni–Rossosani and Criva–Mamaliga border crossing points will be temporarily adjusted amid developments in the security situation near the Moldovan-Ukrainian border. The measure will take effect on September 12...
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President Maia Sandu has met the national rugby teams of Moldova, which had achieved remarkable results in European competitions this year. For the first time in history, the country's women's team became European champions, while the men's team finished the competiti...
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European Commissioner reconfirms EU support for advancing reforms in European integration process
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Moldova has made significant progress in implementing the reforms required on its European path, and the European Union will continue to support the Moldovan authorities, in order to advance this process further. European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Managem...
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Moldova stands in solidarity with United States; victims of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks commemorated at U.S. Embassy in Chisinau
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The victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001today were commemorated at the Embassy of the United States in Chisinau, during a ceremony dedicated to the almost 3,000 people who lost their lives, the heroes who intervened that day, and the families whose lives were ch...
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Cyberattack takes place on government resources of Moldova; authorities working to restore access
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Some government web resources of Moldova are affected by a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) cyberattack, the Information Technology and Cyber Security Service (STISC) reports.According to STISC, the attack may cause difficulties or even the temporary unavailability of acc...
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Message to Moldova's public authorities on absolute unacceptability, “Zero Tolerance” for arbitrary detention, extralegal transfers
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In the context of the national authorities’ efforts to ensure the effective execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights, particularly the ones delivered in cases against Moldova under the enhanced supervision of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of ...
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President Maia Sandu today met European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib, on a visit to Chisinau. The head of state emphasized that Moldova’s preparedness to face challenges and crises also contributed to the security of the Europea...
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President Maia Sandu today had a phone conversation with Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The two officials discussed bilateral relations, including economic ties, Moldova’s European path and regional security.The head of state reaffirmed Moldova&rsqu...
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Progress made in implementing the reforms required for the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Union, with a focus on equality and respect for rights, was analyzed during a meeting between Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for E...
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Women MPs Platform held public hearings on preventing and combating violence against women and femicide
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Chișinău, September 11, 2026 – Women MPs Platform held public hearings today on preventing and combating violence against women and femicide. Representatives of several state institutions participated in the discussions, including the Ministry of Justice, the Mi...
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PHOTO // European Commissioner visited Moldova’s Urban Search and Rescue Team: practical demonstration using EU-provided equipment
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European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib visited Moldova Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR) today, which held a practical demonstration in the presence of the European official, using equipment provided with the support of the European ...
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A social worker from Chișinău is being investigated in a criminal influence-peddling case after allegedly demanding and receiving 2,000 lei every month from the social assistance benefit intended for a vulnerable family.According to the National Anticorruption Center, the s...
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Support from external development partners contributed in 2025 to the implementation of projects and reforms in areas such as energy, the economy, education, infrastructure, agriculture, justice, and social protection. The data are included in the annual report on external assist...
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The Justice Ministry and UNICEF have signed the Cooperation Plan for 2026–2027, which provides for new actions to strengthen a justice system adapted to children’s needs and protect their rights. The document was signed during first meeting between Justice Minister Vl...
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Moldovan President, European Commissioner for Equality approach progress in implementing reforms
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European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib has begun her visit to Moldova. Her first meeting was with President Maia Sandu, focusing on the progress made in implementing reforms related to the country’s European path, particularly in...
10 September 2026
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Adrian Băluțel has been appointed co-chair of Moldova-EU Parliamentary Association Committee (PAC RM-EU), following amendments approved today by Parliament to the membership of several delegations to international and bilateral organizations and to the leadership of parliamenta...
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The process for selecting candidates for the position of Constitutional Court judge will become more transparent, with clear rules for Parliament, Government and Superior Council of Magistracy, public consultations and mandatory integrity checks. The procedure will begin three mo...
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Marcel Spatari takes over as chair of Economy, Budget and Finance Committee, while Adrian Băluțel as chair of European Integration Committee
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Chișinău, September 10, 2026 – MP Marcel Spatari has taken over as chair of the Economy, Budget and Finance Committee, while Adrian Băluțel has been appointed chair of the European Integration Committee. The changes are set out in a draft resolution adopted by...
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Changes to nominal composition of parliamentary delegations to international organizations and friendship groups
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Chisinau, September 10, 2026 – MPs approved changes to the composition of several Parliamentary delegations to international and bilateral organizations, as well as to the leadership of several parliamentary friendship groups.Adrian Băluțel was appointed co-...
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Procedure for nominating candidates for position of Constitutional Court judge more transparent
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Chișinău, September 10, 2026 – Parliament voted in the first reading on a draft law aimed at strengthening transparency in nominating candidates for the position of Constitutional Court judge.The legislative initiative was drafted by Veronica Roșca, Ch...
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Parliament approves draft law on expanding access to cadastral information and regulating land readjustment
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Chisinau, September 10, 2026 – Access to cadastral information could be expanded to more categories of individuals and institutions for the purpose of carrying out their professional activities. A draft law to this effect was approved today in the first reading.The do...
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Chișinău, September 10, 2026 – MPs approved in the first reading a bill establishing clearer rules on when horticultural plantations begin bearing.The bill provides for supplementing the Horticulture Law with new criteria for determining the time when plantatio...
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After nearly four hours of debate, Parliament voted today in the first reading on the bill concerning the simplification of tax and customs legislation. The document provides for an increase in the personal exemption, changes to VAT and excise duty rates, measures to stimulate in...
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Prime Minister discusses fiscal-budgetary priorities and economic reforms with IMF Resident Representative
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Prime Minister Vasile Tofan held a meeting with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in the Republic of Moldova Svetlana Cerović. The discussions focused on the fiscal-budgetary situation, economic reforms, and the measures needed to strengthen public financ...
