CNA Searches Five People in Corruption Case Involving InTehAgro and Driving Schools
Officers of Moldova’s National Anticorruption Center (CNA) are conducting searches as part of a corruption investigation involving officials from the State Technical Supervision Inspectorate “InTehAgro” and individuals affiliated with driving schools in...
Drone Briefly Enters Moldovan Airspace Near Palanca
A drone briefly entered the airspace of the Republic of Moldova near the village of Palanca this morning, amid massive Russian attacks on Ukraine, including the Odesa region. The aircraft flew approximately...
Moldovan Farmers Threaten Protests Over Proposed 50% VAT Increase on Grain and Oilseed Crops
Farmers are unhappy with the proposed 50% increase in the VAT rate on cereals and oilseed crops. Agricultural producers are threatening to bring their machinery onto the streets if the provision is...
Șezătoarea: A Living Tradition of Moldova’s Village Heritage
The șezătoare was one of the most important gatherings in traditional Moldovan villages. During the long winter evenings, people would come together to work, sing and share stories. These gatherings played an...
You Are Not Alone: Chisinau Marathon Brings People Together to Support Children Fighting Cancer
More than 10,000 people from 59 countries took part in the Chisinau Marathon 2026 on Sunday, running through the streets of Moldova’s capital despite the cold and rain.But for the “Not Alone”...
PM Tofan Calls for Urgent Expansion of Chisinau Airport Amid Record Passenger Traffic
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan visited Chisinau International Airport to assess how the infrastructure is coping with peak-hour passenger traffic.“Today I went to Chisinau Airport to see directly how it is coping...
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Moldovans to Pay VAT and Fees on Small Parcels Starting in October
Moldovans will have to pay value-added tax (VAT) and a fee on parcels received from abroad starting in October. The measure is included in the new fiscal and budgetary policy approved by...
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...
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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...