EU expands funding for energy-efficient hospital upgrades in Moldova
The European Union is increasing support for Moldova’s healthcare system by providing an additional €10 million grant to modernise public hospitals and improve energy efficiency under the Moldova Energy Efficiency Project, implemented...
Moldova imports 15 times more vegetables than it exports. The trade deficit exceeds $115 million
Economic policy expert Veaceslav Ionita says vegetable production in the Republic of Moldova remains significantly below domestic consumption needs, despite a partial recovery in agricultural exports.He describes the situation as an “agricultural...
Leave will be calculated in working days, not calendar days. What will change starting in 2027?
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection is reforming how annual leave is calculated in the Republic of Moldova by switching the system from calendar days to working days and by eliminating...
Polish Sejm Delegation Visits Chisinau: Security and Combating Disinformation on the Agenda
A delegation from the National Security Committee of the Polish Sejm will visit the Republic of Moldova between 22 and 24 June 2026, according to an announcement by the Moldovan Parliament.During the...
Finance Minister on the Fiscal Tax Policy: Talk of Price Increases Is “Greatly Exaggerated”
Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilita said that Moldova’s fiscal policy aims to preserve citizens’ purchasing power despite concerns about rising prices. Speaking on Moldova 1, he argued that discussions about price increases are...
The Ministry of Economy held public consultations on the possible transfer of the tourism portfolio to its authority. Representatives of tourism associations, the National Tourism Office, and the Economic Council participated in...
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The Minister of Energy explains why there were massive disconnections in the energy system
On January 31, strong wind gusts caused the Vulcanesti–Mgres power line to trip automatically, partially separating Moldovas power system from the ENTSO-E block, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said. He explained that Moldovas...
Igor Grosu: Estonia will open an embassy in the Republic of Moldova
Estonia will open an embassy in the Republic of Moldova. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu announced the decision after a meeting with his counterparts from the Baltic states.The diplomatic mission is expected to...
Illegal imports of luxury cars to Russia, circumventing sanctions. Moldova appears in OLAF investigation
The Republic of Moldova, along with four other post-Soviet states, appears in a scheme that involved the illegal import of luxury cars into the Russian Federation by bypassing international sanctions. The European...
The reintegration process on the agenda of Moldovan-Spanish discussions. What did the officials agree on?
On February 2, Vice Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri met with Francisco Aguilera Aranda, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain to Moldova, based in Bucharest,...
Explanations from the American official in Chisinau: Why was the issuance of visas for immigrants suspended?
The U.S. authorities suspended immigrant visas due to internal political processes in the United States. Christopher Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, told IPN that the measure is temporary and does not...
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Smith: Cooperation in the energy sector between Moldova and the US is a priority for Washington
The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Smith said in an interview with IPN that energy security remains a key issue for the Republic of Moldova. He said that the involvement...
“On the Front Line of Democracy”: Norway’s Green Party Leader Nominates Maia Sandu for Nobel Peace Prize
The leader of Norways Green Party, Arild Hermstad, announced that he has nominated President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu for the Nobel Peace Prize.In a public post, the Norwegian politician...
Christopher Smith, for IPN: Reducing dependence on Russian resources remains a priority for Moldova
The United States remains a long term strategic investor and partner of the Republic of Moldova, with clear priorities in energy security, economic cooperation, and the strengthening of state institutions. U.S. Deputy...