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,...
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...
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From Cozonac to Wine Cellars: How Foreign Visitors Can Experience Easter in Moldova in 2026
Foreign tourists arriving in Moldova for Easter 2026 will find more than traditional church services and quiet family gatherings. In recent years, the holiday has evolved into a multi-layered experience, combining seasonal...
The 2027 elections will take place based on the new administrative map. IPN interview with Alexei Buzu
The local elections of 2027 will take place based on the new administrative map. The current system, marked by excessive fragmentation and limited resources, especially in small localities, can no longer efficiently...
Bomb threat at Chisinau Airport. Passengers have been evacuated; flights may be affected
A bomb threat was reported at Chisinau International Airport Eugen Doga, prompting an urgent response from authorities. Passengers and staff were evacuated from the premises as a precaution.According to the Border Police...
Moldova Avoided Power Outages with Just a 3% Reduction in Consumption
A reduction in electricity consumption by just 3% at the national level helped authorities in the Republic of Moldova avoid a major energy crisis, according to a report by the National Crisis...
Separatist leaders are pocketing the funds that European donors have provided for the implementation of projects in the region
In 2025, the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova received EUR 6.3 million in non-repayable financial assistance from international donors, including the European Union, as well as the governments of Sweden,...
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The MAN is withdrawing from the Alternative Bloc but remains in the parliamentary faction
The National Alternative Movement (MAN) has announced its withdrawal from the Alternativa Bloc, while, for now, maintaining its presence in the parliamentary faction. The announcement was made by the party’s leader, Ion...
Inter-regional and regional travel costs are rising again: New fares approved by the ANTA
Passenger road transport fares in the Republic of Moldova have increased following the recent rise in fuel prices. According to data published by the National Road Transport Agency (ANTA), the new capped...
The Ministry of Culture has banned three events: Arbenina, Saburov, and Vinnik will not be performing in Chisinau
Russian singer Diana Arbenina, comedian Nurlan Saburov, and Ukrainian artist Oleg Vinnik will not perform in Chisinau, after the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova deemed the events “inopportune” from...