PM says Europe becomes 'Home' for Moldovan payments too, by joining SEPA, MIA
Moldpres,
19 December 2025 17:40
Moldova is gradually integrating into the European financial architecture, with significant steps undertaken in 2025, such as joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) and developing the MIA instant payment system. This year's achievements and priorities for the future hav...
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Crossing Tudora-Starokazacie border point to Belgorod-Dnestrovsk permitted for all travelers # Moldpres
The crossing of the Tudora-Starokazacie Border Crossing Point (BCP) towards Belgorod-Dnestrovsk, Ukraine, is permitted for all travelers without restrictions. Meanwhile, in the direction of the Odessa region, the crossing is authorized only for Ukrainian citizens and vehicles wei...
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Free vouchers for professional training; Moldovan labour minister says National Employment Agency intervenes when women want to improve skills # Moldpres
Women who have been on maternity leave can benefit from free professional training courses based on vouchers. Labor and Social Protection Minister Natalia Plugaru has announced the measure, which aims to support young families.The announcement was made during the event on the...
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The Embassy of Moldova in Belarus announces that, starting from December 23, 2025, it will suspend the reception of Moldovan citizenship applications for indefinite period.According to official information, this measure is adopted in the context of changes to national citizen...
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The Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) today evening issued a travel advisory through the Palanca border crossing point. The warning is based on the analysis of security risks, in the context of Russia’s drone attacks on Ukraine.Thus, the MAE informs citizens about the secu...
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Crossing through Tudora-Starokazacie border point to Belgorod-Dnestrovsk allowed for all travelers # Moldpres
The crossing through the Tudora-Starokazacie border crossing point (BCP) to Belgorod-Dnestrovsk, Ukraine, is permitted for all travelers without restrictions. However, in the direction of the Odesa region, the crossing is authorized only for Ukrainian citizens and vehicles weighi...
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The Prosecutors’ Evaluation Commission proposes the successful external evaluation of Elena Cazacov, interim deputy chief prosecutor of the Chișinău Municipality’s Prosecutor's Office and head of the Representation Office in court, and by Ghennadi Epure, deputy ...
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President Maia Sandu, together with the staff of the Presidential Administration and their children, today inaugurated the holiday atmosphere at the Presidency by lighting the Christmas Tree lights. Those present at the event enjoyed the company of a group of artists from the ...
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PHOTO // Christmas Tree inaugurated at Presidency; Moldovan head of state says Presidency's staff warmly welcomes everyone who wants to admire tree # Moldpres
President Maia Sandu, employees of the presidential administration, and their children lit the Christmas tree lights at the Presidency today. Visitors will be able to come and admire the tree starting from December 20 till January 15.The official emphasized that the event was...
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Moldova is gradually integrating into the European financial architecture, with significant steps undertaken in 2025, such as joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) and developing the MIA instant payment system. This year's achievements and priorities for the future hav...
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Moldovan parliament speaker: dozens of projects for Stefan Voda district, investments bringing Moldova closer to Europe # Moldpres
Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu has announced the acceleration of local development projects in the south-eastern Stefan Voda district, following discussions with mayors and representatives of decentralized services in the territory. According to him, central and local authorities ...
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PM, president of top European bank discuss opportunities of cooperation between Moldova and banking institution # Moldpres
Moldova will receive 150 million euros from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), to modernize the country's roads. The new funding adds to the previous assistance of 150 million euros, provided in 2024 for the improvement of roads’ infrastructure...
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Moldovan agri-food products, especially fruits and wines, are gaining increasing interest on the Chinese market, being appreciated for their quality and their potential to become representative elements of Moldova in China. This topic was at the center of today’s discussion...
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The crossing of the Maiaki-Udobnoe bridge in Ukraine today afternoon was suspended again, following another drone attack. Under these circumstances, border authorities advise citizens to refrain from traveling in this direction.According to the Border Police, currently, the p...
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The Judges' Evaluation Commission announces that it has completed the evaluation procedure concerning judge Veronica Cupcea, interim president of the Orhei Court, finding that she does not meet the integrity criteria required by law.The evaluation report was submitted to ...
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Nicolae Testemitanu Medical University of Moldova, Swiss Red Cross sign agreement on training of resident students, physicians, pharmacists # Moldpres
The Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) and the Swiss Red Cross have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at training resident students, physicians, pharmacists and healthcare practitioners. The actions are meant to improve the management of qua...
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A total of 21 school minibuses today were delivered to general educational institutions across Moldova. The vehicles will be used to transport around 700 pupils from various localities to the schools where they study. At the same time, two other transport units were delivered, fo...
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The Republic of Moldova benefits from an additional 150 million euros from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the modernization of strategic roads, under the Fifth Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project. Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea,...
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Ministerial meeting of Energy Community: Moldova reaffirms commitment to building secure and competitive regional energy market # Moldpres
The Republic of Moldova reaffirms its strong commitment to building a secure, competitive, and integrated regional energy market. The message was conveyed by Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu, who participated alongside counterparts from Energy Community member states at the Ene...
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Traffic on Maiaki-Udobnoe bridge in Ukraine partially resumed this afternoon. Currently, crossing is allowed for all types of vehicles except trucks.According to the Border Police, at the Palanca-Maiaki-Udobnoe and Tudora-Starokazacie Border Crossing Points (BCP), only incomi...
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Head of State, EBRD President discussed development projects and attracting investments into Moldovan economy # Moldpres
President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu met with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso. The discussions focused on stimulating economic growth, attracting investments, and leveraging the opportunities offered by the Eu...
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Moldova launches tender for construction of large wind power plants with storage batteries # Moldpres
Moldova has launched a tender today for the construction of wind power plants with a total capacity of 170 MW, accompanied by energy storage systems of 44 MWh. The announcement was published in the Official Journal.The tender marks a first for Moldova by including the storage...
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Parliament Secretariat officials engaged in experience exchanges with European Parliament and Parliaments of Austria and Albania # Moldpres
Several civil servants from the Secretariat of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova participated on December 8–13 in exchanges of best practices with their counterparts from the legislative institutions of the Republic of Austria and the Republic of Albania, as well as...
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At this hour, traffic at Palanca and Tudora border crossing points is partially suspended following the drone attacks on Ukrainian territory during the night. Traffic on Palanca-Udobnoe segment is halted.According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, last night, 85 people, in...
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The Intraday Electricity Market (IDM) has been launched in the Republic of Moldova by the Moldovan Energy Market Operator (OPEM), through a commercial transaction between a local supplier and an industrial consumer, with a volume of 1 MWh and a closing price of 2,460 MDL/MWh....
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Strengthening Moldovan-British cooperation on agenda of discussions between Finance Minister and Ambassador Fern Horine # Moldpres
Opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation in various fields, including investment projects and trade exchanges were discussed during a meeting between Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță and Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Fern Hori...
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The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is issuing starting December 19 the commemorative coin Moldova in Single Euro Payments Area, 2025. The decision was published in the Official Journal today.The commemorative coin will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and will ...
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Moldovan PM in Comrat says government invested significantly in Gagauz region's development # Moldpres
The government has invested significantly in the development of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia (UTAG), in order to improve living conditions for all residents of the region. Over the past four years, hospitals have been modernized, roads rehabilitated and wastewater ...
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Moldovan president says Police have been on frontline of defending democracy, sovereignty of Moldova # Moldpres
President Maia Sandu has conveyed a message of gratitude and appreciation for the police officers who, day by day, contribute to protecting citizens, maintaining public order, and defending the state's sovereignty, on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the foundation of ...
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Dear officers and civilian staff of the police service, dear veterans,Madam Minister, Mr. Commissioner,Ladies and gentlemen,Today, we mark 35 years since the foundation of the National Police, an institution that has evolved along Moldova.I want to begin by thanki...
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Governmental projects in Cioc-Maidan village of southern Gagauzia autonomy: Moldovan PM visits local park, community centre # Moldpres
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has visited Cioc-Maidan village, where he toured the local park and Community Centre, during a working visit to the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) of Gagauzia.The financial resources for the park's development were allocated through th...
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has visited Nicolai Tretiakov Theoretical Lyceum of Comrat. As many as 911 presently study at this institution, where teaching is conducted in Russian.The PM discussed with students and teaching staff, emphasizing that improving educational c...
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Moldovan Border Police warn: Palanca-Maiaki-Udobnoe, Tudora-Starokazacie crossing points temporarily closed after drone strike on Dniester River bridge # Moldpres
The traffic today was halted on the bridge located outside the Maiaki-Udobnoe area, on the Odesa–Reni route, at about 16:00, following an aerial attack on Ukrainian territory. Drones carrying explosive cargo struck the bridge, which facilitates crossing the Dniester River....
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VIDEO // Railway of Moldova enterprise conducts technical testing of Prut-2 – Falciu railway segment # Moldpres
A team of specialists from the Railway of Moldova state enterprise (CFM) has conducted technical testing of the Prut-2 (Moldova) - Falciu (Romania) railway segment.According to CFM, the testing aimed to verify the technical condition of the railway infrastructure and confirm ...
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IMF says National Bank of Moldova implemented deep structural reforms leading to more efficient banking supervision # Moldpres
The National Bank of Moldova (BNM) in the last decade has implemented deep structural reforms, leading to more efficient banking supervision, as well as strengthening the prudential regulation framework. This conclusion is contained in the statement on the conclusion of the IMF m...
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The MPs today voted, in the first reading, on a draft law that introduces measures aimed at simplifying the way businesses operate in Moldova. The initiative belongs to members of the Action and Solidarity Party’s (PAS) faction.According to the authors, the changes remo...
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The parliament today approved, in the first reading, a draft law that establishes a moratorium on the foreclosure of assets belonging to farmers affected by natural disasters during the period 2024–2025. The document was also supported by the parliamentary opposition.Th...
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The parliament might establish a voting hour during plenary meetings. This proposal is set to be discussed at the public consultations on the development of the draft Code focusing on the organization and work of the legislative institution. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu today ma...
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Moldovan parliament speaker says discussions to follow on Justice Ministry's platform on draft on creating new prosecutor's office # Moldpres
The authorities have received the opinion of the Venice Commission on the draft law that provides for the creation of the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PACCO), and in the coming period, discussions will take place on the Justice Ministry’s pla...
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Over 70 per cent of all exporting companies sell products on EU market; economy minister says Moldovan exports in time of growth, opportunities # Moldpres
Over 2,200 enterprises of Moldova in 2024 sold their products on the European Union market, accounting for more than 70 per cent of the country’s total exporting companies. Deputy Prime Minister Economic Development and Digitization Eugeniu Osmochescu has unveiled figures t...
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The parliament today appointed Uliana Badarau as a member of the Court of Accounts for a five-year term. The decision was adopted with the vote of 58 deputies, and subsequently, she took the oath at the parliament’s plenum.Uliana Badarau's candidacy was put forward ...
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu today visited the Multifunctional Industrial Platform in Ceadar-Lunga, which is currently under construction. The modern production platform covers an area of 5,200 square meters and aims to stimulate the local economy and create between 500 and ...
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PHOTO // National Blood Transfusion Center and 15 hospitals in country received advanced equipment # Moldpres
The National Blood Transfusion Center and 15 hospitals in the country have today received advanced equipment that ensures blood transfusion. The donation is provided by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA Moldova), in the context of aligning Moldova’s commitments to E...
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Former PDM leader Vlad Plahotniuc was escorted again on Thursday in front of the court, where the third defense witness in the "bank fraud" case, in which he is accused, will be heard. Former prime minister Vlad Filat is also present at the hearing.Yesterday, Vlad F...
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VIDEO // Ministry of Justice creates working group to strengthen fight against corruption # Moldpres
The Ministry of Justice has recently established a task force composed of representatives from relevant institutions and field experts, which will assess the efficiency of the legal and institutional framework in combating corruption. The aim is to identify concrete solutions to ...
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VIDEO // Parliament congratulates National Police on marking 35 years since establishment # Moldpres
Speaker Igor Grosu sent a congratulatory message to the employees of the National Police of the Republic of Moldova, which celebrates today 35 years since establishment."Congratulations to all those who proudly wear the police uniform and choose to serve society with d...
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Members of Parliament will have the opportunity to become Santa Claus for 101 children with severe disabilities across the country. The initiative was proposed by MP Ludmila Adamciuc.The MP announced that the letters to Santa Claus were written by the children, together with ...
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The importance of maintaining a productive collaboration between central and local public administration, efforts to restart the economy, the benefits of European integration, and achievements in the region were the main topics discussed by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu with ...
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Parliamentary opposition MPs today submitted a simple motion against Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Ludmila Catlabuga. They officially asked her to come to Parliament to provide explanations.The motion was signed by 42 members of the parliament.Previously, Ludm...
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The head of the National Investigation Inspectorate (INI), Arcadie Catlabuga, has been promoted to the special rank of commissioner, equivalent to the rank of general. The decree, signed by President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu has been published in the Official Journal...
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Police of the Republic of Moldova is celebrating 35th anniversary today, and on this occasion, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu sent a message of appreciation to the institution's employees, highlighting its essential role in protecting citizens and state.The Prime Minis...
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