Moldova's Parliament backs €1.2M Japanese grant to modernize national broadcaster
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5 February 2026 15:20
The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova gave its initial approval on February 5 to a 192 million yen grant from the Government of Japan. The funding, totaling approximately €1.05 million (approx. 21 million MDL), is earmarked for technical consultancy and high-end equipment procurement for Teleradio-Moldova (TRM).
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The Bureau for European Integration, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Research, has officially launched EuroQuiz 2026. This national competition invites students in grades 9–12 to demonstrate their knowledge of the European Union for a chance to win a study trip to Brussels.
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The United States has designated $36.5 million for Moldova’s national security through an explicit provision in federal law. This landmark move marks the first time an Eastern European nation has been specifically named for such an allocation in a US Appropriations Act.
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The National Crisis Management Center (CNMC) has placed all state authorities on high alert from February 4 to 8. This decision follows weather forecasts predicting sharp temperature fluctuations, precipitation, and a high risk of black ice across the country.
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The European Union and the Government of France have launched a €1 million strategic call for proposals to bolster Republic of Moldova’s startup infrastructure. Business Support Organizations (BSOs) can secure non-reimbursable funding between €50,000 (approx. 975,000 MDL) and €250,000 to develop high-impact incubators and accelerators.
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The State Tax Service (STS) has announced an intensification of operational tax audits throughout February 2026. This initiative aims to prevent the misuse of cash register equipment and combat broader fiscal legislation violations.
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Moldovan household consumers will pay €0.74 (approx. 14.42 MDL) per cubic meter of natural gas starting this week. The new regulated prices, approved by the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) on February 3, represent a 13% decrease compared to current rates.
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Anti-corruption officers have launched a criminal investigation into two employees of the National Inspectorate of Public Security (INSP). The officers are suspected of forging official reports and accepting bribes to protect traffic violators.
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The Union of Real Estate Agencies (UAI) has petitioned the Moldovan Parliament for urgent legislative intervention to revive a stagnant property market. The organization warns that a combination of rigid anti-money laundering (AML) rules and institutional bottlenecks has pushed transactions to a 15-year low.
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In the village of Sărata Galbenă, Hâncești, a quiet revolution of sustainability is weaving together three generations of women. Using traditional techniques and repurposed materials, these artisans create intricate crochet carpets that take weeks of meticulous manual labor to complete.
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The Brussels-Capital Region has officially surpassed 600 days without a functioning government following the elections of June 9, 2024. This unprecedented institutional vacuum has halted public spending and paralyzed aid for the city's most vulnerable populations, including refugees and the homeless.
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The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has revealed staggering contrasts in Moldova’s climate archives for February, documenting a massive 55-degree Celsius gap between absolute records.
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Estonia will establish a permanent diplomatic mission in Chisinau during the second half of 2026. This move ensures that all three Baltic states will have full diplomatic representation in the Republic of Moldova.
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The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) is considering a no-confidence motion to dismiss the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. The announcement was made by MP Igor Dodon during a press conference on February 2, marking a tense start to the spring parliamentary session.
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The abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States has shattered international legal frameworks and constitutes a potential "act of war," stated Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council.
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14:10
While global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows plunged by 11% in 2024, Moldova maintained a stable course, with 86% of foreign equity originating from the European Union. This trend, highlighted in the "FDI Impact Study 4.0," signals an accelerating economic convergence between the Republic of Moldova and Western standards.
13:30
The Invest Moldova Agency has launched a strategic international communication campaign to position the country as a high-quality, reliable trade partner. The initiative debuted on the BBC, highlighting the modernization of the nation’s key industries.
12:40
Surge in respiratory illnesses triggers health alerts and school quarantines in southern Moldova # Moldova1
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12:00
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen secured a decisive victory in the World Cup downhill race at Crans-Montana on home soil. At 24 years old, the athlete demonstrates peak performance just days before the start of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
11:20
Residents of Cioc-Maidan, located in the Gagauzia autonomy, will soon benefit from a modernized main arterial road. The project, funded through the "Europe is Close" program, aims to streamline local transit and improve the daily lives of nearly 1,000 villagers.
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At least 15 people were killed on Sunday, February 1, after a Russian drone struck a bus transporting coal miners in the Dnipropetrovsk region of central-eastern Ukraine, local authorities confirmed.
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