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The Netherlands is set to switch to daylight saving time in the night from Saturday to Sunday, moving clocks forward by one hour.
Moldova's industrial sector continues to face stagnation and underperformance, with an expert from IDIS "Viitorul" warning that the country risks permanently losing its industrial potential.

Moldova and Slovakia have signed a social security agreement, guaranteeing citizens who have worked in both countries the right to pensions and other social benefits, as announced by President Maia Sandu during an official visit.
Despite accelerating its withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Moldova participated in an event dedicated to the organization's 35th anniversary in Minsk, showcasing Moldovan culture and literature.
A proposed law in Moldova could lead to the recognition and enforcement of traffic violation sanctions applied to Moldovan citizens by authorities in other countries.

Moldova's 60-day state of emergency in its energy sector has officially come into force, citing the difficult situation caused by Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure and not ruling out the possibility of rolling power outages.
Ministerul Afacerilor Externe al R. Moldova (MAE) a publicat luni, 23 martie, informații actualizate privind accidentul rutier din 21 martie 2026, produs în zona localităților Tutova–Priponești,…
Border Police warn travelers of increased traffic at the Sculeni border crossing point on Sunday, March 22, around 3 PM, particularly for vehicles and passengers exiting the Republic of Moldova.

State prosecutors from across Moldova are gathering for their General Assembly (AGP) in an online format, bringing together prosecutor collectives from all subdivisions of the Prosecutor's Office.

The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs clarified that the maximum number of people who can have domicile at the same address is 10, addressing concerns about additional checks for citizens from Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, and other ex-Soviet states seeking Romanian identity cards.
The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and the European Parliament signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding in Brussels, with the document signed by Parliament President Igor Grosu and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
Moldovan prosecutors have seized over 130 cars following 20 searches in Chișinău and other areas, as part of a smuggling investigation. The vehicles were allegedly brought into Moldova disassembled to avoid taxes and duties, then reassembled for sale.

As part of continued talks on Ukraine's EU accession at the technical level (the frontloading mechanism), Ukraine received draft conditions from the European Commission on the morning of Tuesday 17…

Drone fragments were detected in a field in the south of the country, a few hours after the observation of an unknown flying object that flew over the airspace of the Republic of Moldova

A humanitarian convoy with drinking water tanks from Iasi will arrive in Balti, Moldova, soon due to a water supply emergency caused by Dniester River pollution, as announced by Balti Mayor Alexandr Petkov.
Despite legal guarantees of gender equality in Moldova, daily reality reveals persistent disparities in opportunities, representation, and safety for women. They continue to confront gender stereotypes and inequalities.

Moldova and Canada have signed a Social Security Agreement and an Administrative Arrangement, allowing individuals who work or reside in either country to benefit from pension provisions.
An analysis by IDIS Viitorul indicates that Moldova's economy is losing added value because of its reliance on raw material exports, despite a rebound in agro-food exports in 2025.
New regulations for foreigners legally residing in Moldova, including the introduction of a single 'Residence Card' document, could come into force by 2027 after a draft law was approved in its first reading.
The Moldovan government has approved the initiation of the procedure to withdraw from the statutory bodies of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) by denouncing the organization's founding agreements.
A former Moldovan ambassador to Sweden, who also served in Norway and Finland, has been indicted for abuse of power and service, allegedly causing damages of over 275,000 lei to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Japan will provide a grant of approximately $45,000 for the renovation of a social center in Leova, Moldova, as part of its 'Kusanone' program. Japan has been offering non-reimbursable assistance to Moldova since 2008.

Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan announced a productive meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, where they discussed Romania and Poland's shared responsibility in strengthening NATO's security, as well as the situations in Ukraine and Moldova.

Moldova experienced a record-breaking 20% increase in investments in 2025, the highest in the country's history, driven by growing confidence in its economy and strong performance in the banking sector.
Moldova's National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) confirms that the country has sufficient petroleum product stocks, posing no systemic risk to consumers despite regional energy concerns.

Kiev plans to introduce import restrictions on Moldovan grapes, wine, and alcohol, a 'mirror measure' in response to Chisinau's ban on Ukrainian poultry imports.
Reports of Moldova 'losing its access to the Black Sea' and 'selling the country in pieces' are false; Moldova has never owned the Giurgiulești International Free Port, clarifying public misinformation.

Historian Artur Leșcu reflects on the 34th anniversary of the Transnistrian War, stating it represented a 'bloody test' of Moldova's statehood and will for independence.
În jur de 15 mii de moldoveni se află în Israel, a declarat Alex Roitman, ambasadorul R. Moldova în Israel, pentru ZdG.

Situația de securitate în Statul Israel rămâne în continuare complexă, atenționează Ambasadorul R.
Ministerul Afacerilor Externe al R. Moldova informează că, în contextul agravării substanțiale a situației de securitate din regiune, Celula de Criză activează și monitorizează permanent evoluțiile…
Autorii din R. Moldova care scriu în limba română vor avea posibilitatea să participe, în anul 2028, la cea de-a 80-a ediție a Târgului de Carte de la Frankfurt, în contextul în care România a…
New details have emerged regarding the murder of Nicolae Andronati, former First Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova, who was found with signs of violent death, including strangulation, with robbery being a primary investigative theory.
A new Telegram channel, promoted on TikTok, is reportedly selling intimate images and videos of dozens of girls from Moldova without their consent, with some photos dating back to when the subjects were minors.
The Republic of Moldova will receive a non-reimbursable grant of 300,000 Swiss francs (approximately 6.6 million lei) from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (FICR) to support temporary placement centers for Ukrainian refugees.
În ziua în care se marchează patru ani de la începutul războiului provocat de Rusia în Ucraina, clădirea Președinției R. Moldova este iluminată în culorile drapelului ucrainean, în semn de solidaritat
Războiul declanșat de Federația Rusă împotriva Ucrainei a intrat în al patrulea an astăzi, 24 februarie, iar R. Moldova, deși nu este stat beligerant, resimte direct efectele militare ale conflictului
A delegation of members from the Committee for Foreign Affairs of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania is conducting a visit to Moldova from February 23-25, led by the committee's president, Remigijus Motuzas.
State pensions in the Republic of Moldova cover only 42% of the cost of living, excluding rent, placing them among the lowest in Europe.
On the 108th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania, discussions highlight Romania's significant role in the development of the Republic of Moldova, a historic moment that paved the way for the Great Union.

The UK government has authorized its armed forces to board Russian tankers in British waters, escalating actions against the 'shadow fleet' that helps Moscow circumvent Western oil sanctions.

Moldova's National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) has postponed the approval of new electricity tariffs due to an energy crisis, and the government has now approved a set of measures to protect the energy system during a state of emergency, encouraging rational electricity use.
Moldova's Defense Minister has explained that Moldovan peacekeepers are once again wearing the national flag on their uniforms in the Security Zone, a change made possible by modifications to a presidential decree and updated regulations from 1993.
An interview with the UNFPA director for Eastern Europe and Asia highlights Moldova's demographic trends, including youth migration, an aging population, and economic difficulties associated with childbirth, noting that population aging can be a positive development.

Moldova is hosting a Black Sea security conference in Chișinău, attended by delegates from over 30 states and international organizations, co-organized by the country's foreign affairs and defense ministries.
R. Moldova beneficiază de sprijin internațional pentru depășirea consecințelor scurgerii de substanță de origine petrolieră în fluviul Nistru, informează Inspectoratul General pentru Situații de…
Eleven suspects have been detained in Moldova and Ukraine in connection with a plot to assassinate more than five Ukrainian political figures and journalists, with three individuals allegedly convinced to commit the murders.

The Republic of Moldova is hosting, for the first time, a high-level conference on social rights and the European Social Charter in Chișinău. Two agreements are expected to be signed during the event.
Citizens of Moldova residing in the United Arab Emirates can now exchange their Moldovan driving licenses without needing to take theoretical or practical exams, following the entry into force of a memorandum of understanding between the two states.
A criminal group involved in smuggling luxury vehicles stolen from EU member states has been dismantled in Moldova. Four men are suspected of fraudulently leasing luxury cars from Belgium, importing them illegally into Moldova, and attempting to sell them.
Between March 9 and 15, several outbreaks of animal diseases were registered on the territory of R. Moldova, announced on Tuesday, March 17, the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA).
Un aparat de zbor necunoscut, care ar fi fost asemănător unei drone de tip Shahed, a fost observat de polițiștii de frontieră în noaptea de marți, 17 martie, la ora 01:30, în zona Sectorului Poliției…
Moldova and Romania carried out a joint tree planting initiative in Blindești, Ungheni district, and Sculeni, Iași county, on March 14, 2026, emphasizing that "nature has no borders."
Serghei Răilean, an orphan raised in Soviet-era Moldovan boarding schools, has been left without documents and rights in the Republic of Moldova. His life was significantly impacted by several events in 2002, including the launch of an orphan program and a government decision on care standards.
Four of the seven Turkish teachers illegally extradited from Moldova in 2018 have been released from Turkish prisons. This information was announced at a meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, with calls for a zero-tolerance policy on arbitrary detentions.

Specialists from Romania's General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations and Romanian Waters have arrived in Moldova with equipment to assist in extracting petroleum substances from the Nistru River.

Polish road transport companies are struggling with rapidly increasing fuel prices, leading to a loss of profits. They are urgently seeking to raise service prices and are demanding government assistance to cope with the situation.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu, during her visit to Vilnius, Lithuania, met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and Parliament Speaker Juozas Olekas, advocating for increased Lithuanian business investment in Moldova and emphasizing that EU expansion cannot wait in an unstable world.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP -HPG) ordered its patrol officers to save on fuel amid looming price hikes triggered by escalating tensions in the…

Moldova has declared an energy alert, with authorities explaining the reasons behind the measure, while also discussing espionage methods and the timeline of events related to the war in Iran.

Escaladarea tensiunilor din Orientul Mijlociu poate avea efecte economice și energetice indirecte asupra R.
Moldova's National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) announced that poultry meat exports from Ukraine to Moldova could resume after both countries agreed on certain safety measures.
Russia expressed dissatisfaction with Moldova's commemoration of the 34th anniversary of the 1992 Transnistria War, stating that Moldova promoted false narratives about the conflict.
În Statul Israel, din cei 17 cetățeni ai R. Moldova care au notificat anterior intenția de evacuare, 2 cetățeni, care dețin și cetățenia României, vor pleca mâine din Tel Aviv spre Taba cu autobuzul…
Ministerul Afacerilor Externe al R. Moldova (MAE) anunță că până marți, 3 martie 2026, peste 100 de cetățeni moldoveni aflați în Orientul Mijlociu au solicitat evacuarea.
The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs citizens that UAE authorities have announced limited resumption of air operations at Dubai airports, advising against travel to the airport unless directly contacted by the airline.
Moldova has officially launched the 'Medical Leave Certificate Portal' (SIPCCM) informational system, which will make medical leave certificates exclusively digital starting March 1, 2026, saving over 1.4 million lei annually in printing costs.
Individuals born in present-day Moldova during the Soviet era have risen to lead Russian military troops or hold high positions in Moscow and Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions, with some fighting for Putin's cause.
Citizens in the Republic of Moldova are increasingly exposed to phone and online scams utilizing artificial intelligence, prompting calls for authorities to act and for the public to be informed about prevention.
Cetățenii R. Moldova care se află, tranzitează sau intenționează să călătorească în Israel sunt informați asupra deteriorării situației de securitate din regiune, pe fondul evoluțiilor recente din…

Alexandru Bălan, former deputy head of Moldova's intelligence service, has been indicted by DIICOT prosecutors for attempted treason. He was previously accused of attempting to betray national interests.

R. Moldova va participa, pentru prima dată, la Expoziția Internațională de Artă – La Biennale di Venezia, prin proiectul „În a mia și a doua noapte”, realizat de artistul Pavel Brăila și curatoriat de
Moldova has registered two new outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) and three cases of rabies between February 11-23, with the National Agency for Animal Safety (ANSA) offering rewards for reporting wild boar carcasses.
The campaign 'A letter instead of a hug' gathered over 20,000 letters from students in 800 schools across Moldova, expressing support for children in Ukraine.
Four years into the conflict, the war between Russia and Ukraine is causing a significant demographic impact, with women reportedly having fewer children.
In 2025, Germany, Romania, Slovenia, Hungary, and Turkey are the primary sources for pharmaceutical imports into Moldova, accounting for 92.9% of the market, a 1.3% increase from the previous year.

The European Union has announced an additional allocation of €5 million to support justice reform efforts in Moldova, as confirmed by EU Commissioner Michael McGrath.

The Republic of Moldova is facing a significant electricity deficit on March 27, 2026, during peak hours, due to insufficient available import capacities, risking power disconnections.
Moldova's Border Police have warned citizens of intense traffic at the Leușeni border crossing, particularly for microbuses exiting the country, and recommended alternative routes.
The legal committees from the Parliament of Moldova and the Senate of Romania are set to convene for their first joint session of the current legislature on Thursday, March 26.
Moldovan MP Alexandr Stoianoglo falsely claimed that Moldovan wines are not welcome in the European Union, instead promoting the Commonwealth of Independent States (CSI) market, despite figures indicating otherwise.

The Republic of Moldova has received its initial shipment of free medications for treating childhood cancer, delivered via the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines (GPACCM).

Moldovan soldiers serving in the Joint Peacekeeping Forces have reacquired the right to wear the Republic of Moldova's flag on their arm while stationed at military posts within the Security Zone.
The Palanca border crossing point is experiencing a significant increase in travelers and vehicles, leading to congestion for those entering the Republic of Moldova, according to the Border Police.
An ecological crisis is unfolding on the Dniester River, marked by 30-meter oil slicks, following a massive Russian bombardment that included the Novodnestrovsk hydroelectric plant, with Romania providing aid to Moldova.
Read on Thursday in ZdG: The ecological crisis on the Dniester - "30-meter oil slicks", Russia's bombing and how Romania helped R. Moldova and a case of "settling scores"? A CNA employee investigating former colleagues
Moldova will deploy a new air surveillance radar in the first half of the year to detect drones, announced Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi, noting the intensification of Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

В ночь на 18 марта в воздушном пространстве Молдовы заметили беспилотник типа Shahed. Об этом утром 18 марта сообщила Пограничная полиция.

Moldova has opened technical negotiations for the final three groups of EU accession chapters, covering Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth, Green Agenda and Connectivity, and Resources, Agriculture, and Cohesion.
Mai multe localități cu risc din R. Moldova nu au acces temporar la apă potabilă din sistemele centralizate cu captare din Nistru.

Officials said the attacks targeted "residential buildings, educational institutions, businesses and critical infrastructure."

A drone was detected flying unauthorized over Moldova's airspace in the early morning hours, prompting authorities to urge citizens to exercise increased vigilance.
Moldova will host the third edition of the Black Sea Security Conference on March 23, 2026, under the auspices of the 'International Crimea Platform'.
Moldova's Ministry of Energy announced that the country has sufficient fuel stocks, with normal imports of gasoline and diesel continuing. Reserves are adequate for 22 days of gasoline, 12 days of LPG, and 11 days of diesel consumption.
A joint meeting of the European Affairs Committees from the Parliaments of Moldova and Romania will take place in Chișinău on Friday, March 13, hosted by the Moldovan Parliament.

Liliana Guțan, the former Moldovan ambassador to Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, will face trial on charges of abuse of power and official position, with the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announcing an investigation into alleged damages of 275,000 lei from personal expenses charged to…

Moldova is projected to cover 24.5% of its gross final electricity consumption from renewable energy sources by 2025, driven by an increase in renewable energy producers.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin reportedly instructed a group of political strategists and military intelligence services to interfere in Hungary's parliamentary elections in April. The alleged goal was to ensure that current Prime Minister Viktor Orbán remains in power.

82 de cetățeni ai Republicii Moldova au revenit în țară din Emiratele Arabe Unite, iar alți doi au reușit să părăsească Israelul și au ajuns la București, pe fondul tensiunilor de securitate din…
The Moldovan Parliament will convene on Thursday and Friday to discuss amendments to legislation concerning Moldovan citizenship and the regulation of PILG activities.

Moldova has begun procedures for its definitive withdrawal from the statutory bodies of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), with the Foreign Policy Committee approving advisory opinions for denouncing the CIS founding agreement.
Cetățenii R. Moldova care se află, tranzitează sau intenționează să călătorească în Cipru, sunt informați asupra faptului că, în urma escaladării tensiunilor din Orientul Mijlociu, sunt posibile…

Moldovan universities will implement a unified framework for preventing, reporting, and intervening in cases of sexual harassment, following new regulations approved by the Ministry of Education and Research.
Ministerul Afacerilor Externe al R. Moldova anunță că 20 de cetățeni moldoveni aflați în Orientul Mijlociu au solicitat asistență consulară până luni, 2 martie.
A delegation from the Parliament of the United Kingdom, led by Fabian Hamilton, is conducting a visit to the Republic of Moldova from March 1-3, meeting with officials including Daniella Misail-Nichitin and Ana Revenco.

US President Donald Trump has vowed to destroy Iranian nuclear and military capabilities. Meanwhile, sirens sounded across Israel as the IDF warned of "possibility of missiles." Follow DW for more.
Border police officers from the Tudora-1 Border Police Sector detected and documented an illegal crossing of the state border from Ukraine into Moldova using modern monitoring and intervention systems.
The concept of local public administration reform has been discussed with local elected officials and citizens in 26 districts of Moldova, with the State Chancellery announcing that the full reform concept is expected to be presented in March.
Out of 140,000 Ukrainians in Moldova, only a few thousand have found official employment and about 200 manage their own businesses. This low integration rate is described as one of Moldova's biggest missed opportunities in recent years.
President Maia Sandu signed a decree revoking the Moldovan citizenship of nine individuals holding positions in unconstitutional entities in Transnistria, following a tip from the Intelligence and Security Service.
A 41-year-old foreign citizen has been extradited from Germany and placed under arrest for abusing two children in Moldova between 2013 and 2014.
Starting March 2, 2026, the European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) will become operational at five additional border crossing points in Moldova, aiming to modernize border management.
Moldova's National Agency for Public Health reports almost 200 measles cases in 2025 and stresses that vaccination is the only effective solution, as the national vaccination rate is below 85%.