Customs officers carried out 10 searches across Chișinău and other towns after uncovering a scheme involving over 180,000 cigarettes and 200 litres of spirits bound for EU markets.
10 searches conducted in Chișinău and other localities under a criminal smuggling case.
Over 180,000 cigarettes and 200 litres of alcohol were destined for the EU, including Italy.
Customs has not announced how many suspects were detained or the value of confiscated goods.
The Broadcasting Council sanctioned TV-BOX with 100,000 lei after inspectors found the StarNet-based operator was retransmitting more Russian-language channels than the law allows.
TV-BOX was fined 100,000 lei for retransmitting an excessive number of Russian-language channels.
A 4–5 May inspection covered five cable and telecom operators across Moldova.
The Broadcasting Council adopted the sanction at its 27 May 2026 session.
The latest Moldova Economic Update report downgrades the growth estimate from 2.9%, citing a persistent budget deficit and inflation that will only ease in 2027.
World Bank lowers Moldova's growth forecast from 2.9% to 1.9% for 2026.
Budget deficit stays high; inflation expected to ease only in 2027.
Middle East tensions and labour emigration flagged as key external risks.
The National Bureau of Statistics reports 32,100 deaths last year — 1,500 fewer than in 2024 — with cardiovascular disease accounting for more than half of all fatalities.
Moldova recorded 32,100 deaths in 2025, some 1,500 fewer than in 2024.
Cardiovascular disease caused 56.6% of all deaths; cancer accounted for 17%.
Digestive, respiratory diseases and external causes complete the top five categories.
The investigation "The Kremlin's Digital Army" earned Moldova's ZdG first place in TV&Video-Journalism and second in Investigations at the 15th edition of Superscrieri.
ZdG wins first place in TV&Video-Journalism at the 15th Superscrieri awards.
The Kremlin's Digital Army investigation also takes second place in Investigations.
This marks ZdG's third podium finish at Superscrieri.
Moldovan exports to Romania crossed the one-billion-dollar mark in 2025, doubling over five years, as four countries now account for more than half of Moldova's total goods exports.
Moldovan exports to Romania surpassed one billion dollars in 2025, doubling over five years.
Romania, Ukraine, Italy and Turkey together account for 52% of all Moldovan goods exports.
The trade surge runs parallel to Moldova's rapid progress on the EU accession track.
Around 100 Chinese manufacturers are expected to exhibit vehicles, mobility solutions and agricultural equipment at Arena Chișinău on 22–23 August 2026.