Moldova Records Europe’s Highest Tourism Growth in First Half of 2026
Moldova recorded a 25% increase in international tourist arrivals during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to the latest World Tourism Barometer published by UN...
Police Find Fragments Possibly From Drone After Explosion Near Chisinau
Police have found fragments that could have come from a drone at the site of an explosion near the village of Colonița, Chisinau municipality, on Friday morning, September 18.Specialized services are currently...
Drone Training Laboratory Opens at Moldova’s Police Academy
A laboratory for training drone operators who will use the aircraft in surveillance and monitoring missions has been inaugurated at the “Ștefan cel Mare” Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).The...
Police Have Not Identified Object Behind Explosion Near Chisinau
The head of Moldova’s General Inspectorate of Police, Viorel Cernauteanu, said that authorities have so far been unable to identify the object that caused an explosion in Colonita on Friday morning, September...
Moldova has been presented as a best-practice example for promoting a country at the Eurovision Song Contest during a workshop organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).The Versus Artist team participated in...
Moldovan Wine: A Cultural Passport Rooted in the Country’s Vineyards
Wine is more than a beverage made by fermenting grapes. It is a true cultural passport of Moldova — a calling card of a nation that has written its history through every...
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Moldova’s Agriculture Minister Sees No Economic Case for Extending Grain Import Licensing
Moldova’s Agriculture Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu says there is currently no economic or financial justification for extending the licensing requirement for grain and oilseed imports, a measure requested by some farmers.“If we are...
Moldova Plans to Raise Reduced VAT Rate for HoReCa and Agricultural Products to 12%
Moldova plans to increase the reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate for HoReCa services and certain agricultural products from 8% to 12% starting in 2027, according to the fiscal policy approved by the...
Maia Sandu Awards State Decorations to Moldovan Intelligence Officers
Several employees of Moldova’s Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) will receive state decorations following a decree signed by President Maia Sandu.According to the document, SIS employees will be awarded the “Faith in...
Mihai Popsoi to Visit Bulgaria for Talks on Bilateral Relations and Moldova’s EU Path
Moldova’s Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi will pay an official visit to Bulgaria on September 9 at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, Velislava Petrova.During his visit to Sofia, Popsoi will meet with...
Moldova’s Public Debt Is Not the Main Problem, but Servicing Costs Are Rising, Tofilat Says
Moldova’s public debt, currently at around 42% of GDP, is not in itself the biggest problem for the country’s finances. The real vulnerability is the rapidly increasing cost of servicing the debt,...
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The Ia: Moldova’s Traditional Embroidered Blouse and a Symbol of Cultural Identity
For centuries, women have patiently embroidered the ia, transforming it into a symbol of Moldova’s identity and traditions. Today, the traditional blouse with altiță is recognized by UNESCO as part of the...
Moldovan Barista Wins Julius Meinl Global Final in Vienna
Moldova has won the global final of the Julius Meinl Barista Cup 2026, with 20-year-old Elizaveta Rimskaia taking first place after competing against top baristas from 14 other countries.Rimskaia, who works as...
Moldova Allocates Over 218 Million Lei to Support Transnistrian Residents in First Half of 2026
Moldova allocated more than 218 million lei to support residents of the Transnistrian region during the first half of 2026 through medical services, social benefits and the national education system, Deputy Prime...