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Fuel prices drop in Moldova from May 30

Moldova's energy regulator ANRE set lower maximum retail prices for petrol and diesel, valid through June 2.

  • ANRE set maximum fuel prices valid from May 30 to June 2, 2026.
  • Both petrol and diesel prices fell compared to the previous week.
  • Diesel continues to be cheaper than petrol, in line with established market trends.

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Cold snap hits Moldova's last May weekend, with rain and gusts up to 20 m/s

The State Hydrometeorological Service forecasts brief but widespread rainfall and strong north-westerly winds for Saturday, 30 May.

  • Brief showers forecast across wide areas of Moldova on Saturday, 30 May.
  • Daytime highs of +15 to +20°C, with overnight lows dropping to +6°C.
  • North-westerly winds with gusts reaching 15–20 m/s in some areas.

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Gușul stays in custody, Băsescu gets Moldovan citizenship, Ceban ejected from Parliament

A turbulent week in Chișinău: the former Gagauzia bashkan remains in pre-trial detention; Romania's ex-president regains a Moldovan passport; the capital's mayor is escorted out of the legislature.

  • Guțul remains in pre-trial detention as her criminal case proceeds.
  • Băsescu regains Moldovan citizenship, reviving a long-running controversy.
  • Mayor Ceban was escorted out of Parliament after an unauthorised entry into the plenary session.

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Moldova's education minister moves to abolish district school boards

Dan Perciun wants schools to report directly to the Ministry, bypassing district-level administration — a plan that already faces referendum threats from Chișinău's mayor.

  • Perciun wants to scrap district education directorates and place schools under direct Ministry control.
  • Chișinău mayor Ion Ceban threatened a referendum on the centralisation plan; Perciun pushed back.
  • The interview also covered teacher pay rises, academic plagiarism, corruption, and AI in education.

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Orhei, Taraclia and Ruseștii Noi head to second-round vote on Sunday

No mayoral candidate secured a majority on May 17. Three Moldovan localities hold runoff elections on May 31.

  • Runoff elections take place on Sunday, May 31, in Orhei, Taraclia and Ruseștii Noi.
  • On May 17, no mayoral candidate exceeded 50% of the vote in these three localities.
  • The communities belong to Orhei, Taraclia and Ialoveni districts respectively.

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Moldova's education minister wishes pupils a summer of books and travel

Dan Percun marked the end of the school year with a message urging students to make the most of their three months off.

  • Minister Percun marked the end of the school year with a direct message to students.
  • He encouraged new experiences, travel and reading throughout the summer.
  • The message was addressed to both graduates and continuing students.

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A third of Moldova's population lives below the poverty line

The elderly, children and rural residents bear the heaviest burden, according to Moldova's National Bureau of Statistics.

  • More than one third of Moldova's citizens live in absolute or extreme poverty.
  • Rural areas are hit hardest; Chișinău records the country's lowest poverty rate.
  • The elderly and children make up the largest share of those living in poverty.

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Chișinău city centre closed to traffic this weekend for sporting event

Stefan cel Mare Boulevard and streets around the Great Square will be closed Saturday and Sunday; public transport will be rerouted.

  • Traffic suspended in central Chișinău on 30–31 May 2026 for a sporting event.
  • Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, Great Square area, among the affected streets.
  • Public transport will run on diverted routes throughout the event.

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Five men to stand trial for arms smuggling through Leușeni–Albița border crossing

Moldova's Prosecutor General confirmed charges against five individuals linked to a truck loaded with military weapons found at the Moldovan-Romanian border in November 2025.

  • Five indicted for military arms smuggling through the Leușeni–Albița crossing in November 2025.
  • The alleged route ran from Ukraine through Moldova and Romania to Israel.
  • A joint Moldovan-Romanian investigation concluded in six months; case sent to court.

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Moldova jails man for 12 years over sexual abuse of five-year-old girl

A 31-year-old man abused his partner's daughter for four months. The mother, who knew about the crimes, was also convicted.

  • The 31-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years for sexually abusing a five-year-old.
  • The abuse occurred over four months, between October 2023 and February 2024.
  • The child's mother, who knew of the abuse, was convicted and sentenced to one year in prison.

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