How is the pension calculated for Moldovans living abroad: Rules, conditions, and specific examples
The rules for pensions of citizens from the Republic of Moldova who move abroad depend mainly on the type of international social security agreement in force. Authorities distinguish between two key systems:...
Imbalance in the oil market: Moldova exports cheaply and imports expensively
The Republic of Moldova remains a net exporter of sunflower oil, but this position is becoming increasingly fragile, according to an analysis by economist Iurie Rija.In the first quarter of 2026, Moldova...
Igor Grosu, Speaker of Parliament, announced that he began his official visit to Austria with a meeting with Moldovans living in Vienna. According to him, the discussion was a heartfelt one. During...
“Villages Will Keep Losing People”: Buzu Warns Against Blocking Local Reform
Alexei Buzu stated that protesting against the reform of local public administration in the center of Chisinau is a cynical act. He argued that while the reform can be discussed, adjusted, and...
Moldova’s Social Insurance Fund Surplus Tops 1.2 Billion Lei in First Quarter
The social insurance system in the Republic of Moldova recorded a surplus of over 1.2 billion lei in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the National Social Insurance House.Total...
The accredited ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova, Oleg Ozerov, expressed dissatisfaction after authorities in Chisinau refused to allow him to visit Evghenia Gutul in prison.According to statements...
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Former Defense Minister Salaru: “Russia saw that NATO did not want to come to Russia. So they started moving towards NATO”
Russia is no longer a global power center after the collapse of the USSR, but it aspires to regain that status, former Moldovan Defense Minister Anatol Salaru said on the “Realitatea te...
Drone Wall: The Republic of Moldova Balances Its Role in the Security Architecture of the Eastern Flank
At the conference “Enlargement Report 2025: Progress and Future Priorities of the Republic of Moldova,” held in Chisinau on November 11, 2025, during the “Foreign Relations (Cluster VI)” panel, Andrei Curararu, a...
President Maia Sandu Revokes Citizenship of Seven Individuals Linked to Russian Forces in Transnistria
President Maia Sandu has signed a decree revoking the citizenship of the Republic of Moldova for five men from the Transnistrian region who were enlisted in the Operational Group of Russian Forces...
Realitatea joins the prestigious European press network the EIMP
The Realitatea Media Group has been accepted as a member of the European Independent Media Publishers (EIMP), a network that brings together independent media institutions from across Europe.The accession confirms the Group’s...
The BPR, after Ignatiev said that reintegration is a myth: Citizens of the region can enter the EU with a biometric passport
The Bureau for Reintegration Policies (BPR) states that most residents on the left bank of the Nistru River hold Moldovan citizenship, countering claims by the so-called foreign minister of the separatist region,...
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VOX with MPs: From “I haven’t seen it” to “my wife pays it.” The gas bills received by MPs
The cold season has begun, and Moldovans are feeling the pinch of high heating and gas bills. Realitatea asked several MPs how much they pay for heating and whether they have applied...
Mihai Eminescu Square – a location in the heart of Chisinau with a new look
In the heart of Chisinau, near the National Theatre “Mihai Eminescu” and the Organ Hall, lies the “Mihai Eminescu” Square. The area underwent extensive rehabilitation after the art market that previously operated...
The Romanian Parliament has adopted the National Defense Strategy. What does it say about the Republic of Moldova?
Romania’s Parliament adopted the National Defense Strategy for 2025–2030 on November 26 during a joint session. President Nicusor Dan presented the strategic document in the plenary meeting of the Chamber of Deputies...