Moldova’s Apple Harvest Expected to Reach 526,000 Tons as Processors Prepare for Record Volumes
Moldova’s apple production is expected to reach approximately 526,000 tons this year, with around 325,000 tons potentially destined for processing. The country’s fruit and vegetable canning industry says it is prepared to...
Moldovan MPs Clash Over Temporary Licensing Rules for Agricultural Imports
MP Sergiu Stefanco of the Democracy at Home Party has accused the PAS government of changing legislation on agricultural import licensing to favor the interests of large companies, including major exporters and...
Dorin Recean Removed From MoldATSA Board
Dorin Recean’s mandate as a member of the Board of Directors of state-owned enterprise MoldATSA has ended. He was removed from the position by an order issued by Moldova’s Public Property Agency...
Placinta: A Taste of Moldova’s Culinary Tradition
Placinta is one of Moldova’s most beloved traditional pastries. Made with thin dough and filled with farmer’s cheese, potatoes, cabbage or sour cherries, it has been a staple on Moldovan tables for...
PM Tofan Announces Five Urgent Measures After Domestic Violence Tragedy in Magdacesti
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has announced five urgent measures following the tragedy in Magdacesti, Criuleni district, where a man fatally shot his wife before taking his own life. The woman was under...
Grosu: Moldova’s 2026 Budget Deficit of Over 23 Billion Lei Is “Manageable”
The budget deficit, which is expected to exceed 23 billion lei in 2026, is “manageable,” Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu said. According to him, the authorities plan to take a different approach when...
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Postal Voting Expanded for Moldovans Abroad
Voting by mail will become more accessible for Moldovan citizens living abroad. Parliament passed a bill in the second reading with support from 58 deputies. The legislation aims to reduce procedural errors...
The EU membership is vital for agriculture. IPN interview with Secretary General Sergiu Gherciu
The European Union provides farmers with access to the world’s largest market of 500 million consumers, willing to pay for quality products, which is why EU membership is vital for Moldovan agriculture,...
June 1 – International Children’s Day. History-making Events
International Children’s Day, marked annually on June 1, is a global symbol of respect for children’s rights and commitment to a safe and happy childhood. It was officially introduced by UNESCO in...
Parliament Passes Bill to Align Moldovan Law with the EU Regulation on Mutual Recognition of Goods
Parliament voted in the second reading to pass a bill that aligns national legislation with the EU Regulation on mutual recognition of goods legally sold in member states.The Ministry of Economic Development...
President Maia Sandu Welcomes Italy’s Minister of Justice to Strengthen Rule of Law Cooperation
President Maia Sandu welcomed Italy’s Minister of Justice, Carlo Nordio, in Chisinau as part of his visit to boost bilateral cooperation in justice. Their discussions focused on Italy’s support for Moldova’s justice...
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Real Estate Crisis Looms in Chisinau as Apartment Prices Soar by Record 20.6% in Q1 2025
Economist Veaceslav Ionita warns of an unprecedented real estate situation in Chisinau. In the first quarter of 2025, prices for new apartments surged by 20.6% compared to the previous quarter, reaching a...
Moldova’s Absolute Poverty Rate Rises, but Officials Urge a Nuanced View
The absolute poverty rate in the Republic of Moldova has increased over the past year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS). In 2021, at the start of the...
Speculation Mounts Over Kulminski and Serebrian’s Possible Ambassadorial Appointments
On Thursday, May 29, several Telegram channels reported that Vlad Kulminski and Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Oleg Serebrian may receive ambassadorial appointments. The reported leak originated from the Parliamentary Committee on...