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2 February 2026 21:40
Moldova on February 2 marks the World Wetlands Day, a global event that highlights the importance of wetland ecosystems for the environment, communities and cultural heritage. This year’s subject, Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage, emphasizes...
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Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: wetlands, ecosystems of global value, between biodiversity, traditions, unique tourist experiences # Moldpres
Moldova on February 2 marks the World Wetlands Day, a global event that highlights the importance of wetland ecosystems for the environment, communities and cultural heritage. This year’s subject, Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage, emphasizes...
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20:30
Moldovan driving licences to be able to be exchanged in France without exams starting March 1 # Moldpres
Citizens of Moldova residing in France will be able to exchange their Moldovan driving licence for a French one without taking theoretical or practical exams starting from March 1.According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE), this facilitation applies to drivers who hold c...
20:20
Estonia will open an embassy in Chisinau, which will become operational in the second half of this year, marking an important step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. With this decision, all three Baltic States — Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania &m...
20:10
Moldovan parliament speaker says Baltic States represent model for Moldova on path to European integration # Moldpres
The Baltic States represent for Moldova not only reliable partners, but also an example of courage, consistency and political will in the process of accession to the European Union. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu has made statements to this effect at during a joint press conferenc...
20:00
President Maia Sandu has announced important news for Moldovan citizens residing in France. Starting from March 1, they will be able to exchange their Moldovan driving license for cars for a French one, without taking theoretical or practical exams.According to the head of st...
19:50
Parliament speakers of Baltic States: “Moldova’s EU accession important for Europe’s common security and future” # Moldpres
Implementing reforms and consolidating a strong society are essential to accelerating the European integration process of Moldova. The speakers of the parliaments of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania have made statements to this effect, while also emphasizing that the country’...
19:20
VIDEO // Baltic solidarity for Moldova: “Stay on path of reforms, European integration is possible” # Moldpres
The Baltic States reaffirm their strong support for the European integration of Moldova. Gathered in Chișinău for a joint conference, the speakers of the parliaments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania sent messages of solidarity and encouragement to the leadership and citiz...
Last 8 hours
18:30
BTA: Workshop in Taraclia Brings Together Teachers and Experts on Bulgarian History and Culture # Moldpres
A national workshop for teachers of Bulgarian history and culture was held in Taraclia at the Olympii Panov Theoretical Lyceum on January 30. The workshop gathered teachers, school administrators, representatives of the Ministry of Education and Research of Moldova, local authori...
18:10
Moldovan energy regulator imposes fee on unused grid connection permits for power plants: 131 million lei reaches budget, new capacities freed for renewables # Moldpres
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has imposed a non-utilization fee on unused grid connection permits for power plants using renewable energy sources. As a result, more than 131 million lei will reach the state budget, and over 260 MW of grid connection capacity will b...
17:30
State institutions were not strong and efficient enough to react in time to financial fraud. A former acting President of Moldova and former parliament speaker Marian Lupu today made statements to this effect, after being heard as a witness in the file in which Vladimir Plahotniu...
17:00
Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri today had a meeting with Ambassador of Hungary to Moldova Sándor Szabó.The discussions focused on Chisinau’s main priorities in promoting reintegration policies, as well as the measures undertaken by ...
Last 12 hours
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The speakers of the parliaments of the Baltic States are paying an official visit to Moldova on February 2-4, 2026. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu welcomed the officials at the parliament today.Following the official welcome, a meeting will take place, followed by a joint news...
15:40
Education Ministry launches national campaign to promote university studies, Study in Moldova # Moldpres
The Education and Research Ministry (MEC) has launched the national campaign to promote university studies in Moldova, titled Study in Moldova, in order to present the advantages offered by higher education institutions of our country and to convince as many young people as possi...
15:20
EcoContact public association of Moldova launches phase II of programme on rehabilitation of habitat in protected areas # Moldpres
The EcoContact public association has announced the launch of phase II of the Programme of Measures for the Rehabilitation of Habitats of Communities in Protected Areas, meant for local public authorities. The initiative is implemented within the project titled, Improving t...
15:10
Preparations for the 2026 summer season are already underway at the Eugen Doga Chisinau International Airport, even though we are in the middle of winter. Thus, next summer will bring new destinations, direct routes and expanded connectivity, providing passengers with more option...
14:50
Holiday vouchers, a new instrument aimed at stimulating domestic tourism, have been presented at the international exhibition Tourism & Travel Expo 2026. The new mechanism will allow their use for tourism services in rural areas of Moldova and will help support employees, ent...
14:40
Moldovan energy regulator publishes draft on regulated natural gas prices; calculated tariff lower than one proposed by supplier # Moldpres
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) today published the draft on regulated prices for the supply of natural gas to certain categories of end consumers, in the context of fulfilling the public service obligation.According to the draft, end consumers would pay a tariff...
14:10
Local public administration reform discussed on platform of Committee for Public Administration and Regional Development # Moldpres
Consultations on the local public administration reform continue in an extended format through meetings with all stakeholders. Today in Parliament, the vision of the reform was discussed on the platform of the Committee for Public Administration and Regional Development.Secre...
14:00
Around 400 local companies will participate in Made in Moldova Exhibition, which will take place on 11–15 February at the Moldexpo Center in the capital. The event is organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) under the patronage of the Government. Details abou...
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President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu has been proposed for nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize by Norwegian Member of Parliament Arild Hermstad for her efforts to defend democracy in the face of Russian attempts at influence and destabilization, including cyberattacks...
13:50
On 2 February 2026, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri held a meeting with Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Moldova, based in Bucharest Francisco Aguilera Aranda.The discussions focused on...
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The National Road Administration (AND) announced on the morning of Monday, 2 February that roads in the national network are passable. The carriageway is dry across the entire country, and only certain sections remain icy.According to the AND, over the last 24 hours road work...
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Parliament is launching the spring parliamentary session. Plenary meetings of the standing committees are scheduled this week. Parliament will also host two official visits.The parliamentary session begins with the official visit of Speakers of the Parliaments of the Baltic S...
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Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi is paying a working visit on 2–4 February to the institutions of the European Union based in Brussels, the Kingdom of Belgium.According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Deputy Prime Minister will ho...
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Politicians, public figures, and citizens paid tribute to the memory of the victims of the communist regime at the Memorial to the Victims of Communism, located next to the temple of Bulgarian Martyrs, near the National Palace of Culture in Sofia on Sunday.Bulgaria marks the ...
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20:10
Energy minister says Moldova covered 94 per cent of consumption from domestic sources one day after partial blackout # Moldpres
Moldova has managed to cover 94 per cent of its electricity consumption from domestic sources at 12:42, one day after the partial blackout, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said.According to the transmission system operator, Moldelectrica, at that time only 29.5 MW of electric...
14:00
New opportunities for cultural organizations of Moldova: open call for artistic residency projects under Culture Moves Europe # Moldpres
Cultural organizations of Moldova can benefit from new funding opportunities through the European programme, Culture Moves Europe, which has launched a call dedicated to hosts of artistic residencies. The call is open for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.The initiative, ...
13:20
Moldovan Energy Ministry makes clarifications on January 31 power outage, operation of heating system of Chisinau # Moldpres
The Energy Ministry has provided additional clarifications regarding the way the major power outage of January 31 was managed and its impact on the heating system of the Chisinau municipality.According to the information provided, at the time the power outage was recorded in ...
13:10
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has conveyed a message on the occasion of Local Autonomy Day and the Day of Local Public Administration Employees Workers. He emphasized the essential role of local authorities in development of communities and in solving citizens’ problems...
12:50
Former Moldovan PM says January 31 energy crisis one of most severe since Moldova's independence # Moldpres
A former prime minister of Moldova, Ion Sturza, commented on the energy crisis that occurred on January 31, praising the reaction of the authorities and field specialists. According to him, the situation was “one of the most severe since independence, perhaps with the excep...
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Electricity line affected by glaze ice being restored; Moldovan energy minister says power system operating stably # Moldpres
A 400 kV power line affected by adverse weather conditions – glaze ice and strong winds – is in the process of being restored, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu has said. According to the official, the National Power System is operating stably and is being continuously ...
18:00
VIDEO // Power supply restored in Moldova; energy minister praises cooperation with Romania, Ukraine # Moldpres
The power supply has been restored throughout the entire territory of Moldova, announced Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu. The electrical grids are operating stably, without consumption restrictions, Junghietu specified. The minister expressed his gratitude to the operators of the...
17:00
Moldovan parliament speaker says incident of January 31 shows how important it is to invest in country’s energy independence # Moldpres
The incident on January 31, when more settlements of Moldova were left without electricity following failures recorded in Ukraine’s energy system, shows how important the country’s energy independence is, underlined Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu. The official ur...
15:40
BTA: Bulgaria Has New Junior Grand Slam Champion: Dimitar Kisimov Wins Australian Open Doubles Title # Moldpres
Bulgarian tennis talent Dimitar Kisimov won his first junior Grand Slam title at the boys' doubles Australian Open tournament on Saturday. Kisimov and Connor Doig from South Africa won the final 6-3 6-3 over Australian team Ymerali Ibraimi and Cooper Kose.The 17-year-old ...
15:20
Moldova is receiving electricity from Romania, after the country was been left partially without power today morning, due to a voltage drop on the 400 kV Isaccea–Vulcanesti–MGRES (Kuchurgan power station) line. Sources from Romania’s national energy system told ...
15:10
Update 13:05 Six medical institutions have been reconnected to the power grid, while the other institutions continue to operate on generators, without critical services being affected, Health Minister Emil Ceban said.“While operating on backup power, electricity is used...
14:50
The structures of the Interior Ministry (MAI) are mobilized and deployed in the field to provide assistance to citizens following the damaged disconnection of the national power system, caused by a voltage drop on the 400 kV Isaccea–Vulcanesti–MGRES (Kuchurgan power p...
14:40
UPDATE / VIDEO // Energy minister says supply with electric energy being gradually restored in most regions of Moldova # Moldpres
Update 13:55: The power supply to consumers is in an advanced stage of restoration across the entire territory of Moldova, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu has said, in the context of the interventions carried out after the emergency shutdown of the power system.According to t...
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Update 13:20: At this time, power supply was restored at all customs offices and border crossing points, the Customs Service and the Border Police have reported."Work to eliminate the technical faults is ongoing, which is why customs procedures are still being carried ou...
14:10
Problems in Moldova's national power system: PM calls for solidarity, says institutions working for quick settlement of problem # Moldpres
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has addressed a message to citizens following the major disruptions recorded this morning in the power system of Moldova, caused by serious failures in Ukraine’s electricity grid, which led to a voltage drop on the 400 kV Isaccea–Vulc...
30 January 2026
21:00
National Roads Administration says roads passable in Moldova, traffic difficult on some sections over slippery pavement # Moldpres
Traffic on national roads is currently taking place in winter conditions, with black ice, icy surfaces, snow and sleet reported on certain routes, phenomena that are hindering road traffic.According to the National Roads Administration (AND), road workers are deployed in the ...
20:10
The National Crisis Management Center (CNMC) informed that today evening, due to precipitation, northerly winds, and decreasing temperatures, black ice and frost had appeared on some road sections, and road traffic is taking place in winter conditions throughout Moldova.Accor...
19:00
Coordinated control at the Moldovan-Romanian border is operational at two crossing points: Leuseni-Albita and Giurgiulesti-Galati. In the near future, it will also be extended to Cantemir-Falciu, Sculeni and Lipcani-Radauti Prut. Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin has mad...
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The road traffic today evening is difficult on more routes of Moldova, because of adverse weather conditions recorded in recent hours, characterized by sleet and snowfall.According to the Police, the road surface is slippery and, on certain sections, travel is dif...
18:40
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has visited the Purcari winery - one of the most prestigious wine producers in Central and Eastern Europe. The PM discussed with the team the investments they are making in technology and sustainability; presently, two production facilities are u...
17:30
VIDEO // Over 1,000 trees illegally cut at central Moldova forestry district, causing damage of more than 500,000 lei # Moldpres
Environmental inspectors have discovered 1,007 illegally cut trees following an unannounced inspection ordered by Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder, at the Ghidighici forestry district of the Chisinau Forestry Enterprise. The inspections were carried out with the involvement o...
17:10
PHOTO // Moldovan parliament speaker discusses investments in infrastructure, local communities in Sangerei # Moldpres
Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu on January 29 paid a working visit to the northern Sangerei district, where he reviewed the projects implemented in the region and the ones underway.The agenda of the working visit included a discussion with the mayors from Sangerei distric...
17:00
False alarm at Tudora customs post of Moldova; border customs post resumes normal operations # Moldpres
Experts of the National Police completed the actions carried out today at the Tudora border crossing point, after customs officers had detected an object suspected of being an explosive mechanism in the luggage of a Ukrainian citizen.Following checks, the police established t...
16:50
Moldova during January 30-February 1 is hosting the international exhibition, Tourism & Travel Expo 2026, an event dedicated to promoting tourist destinations and developing the tourism industry. More than 70 companies of Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria are presenting a wide ra...
16:40
The government’s priorities, regional security and the deepening of Moldovan–American cooperation have been the main topics discussed at a meeting between Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of the United States Christopher Smith,...
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