Households face higher heating bills as winter arrives
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Moldovan consumers are facing higher gas and heating prices starting today, October 1, 2026, as new tariffs officially take effect. Concurrently, a significant new concern has arisen regarding water resources, with reports indicating a dispute between Moldova and Ukraine over Dniester River water rights, further exacerbated by the river's noticeably receding levels in areas like Soroca.
In the ongoing "Banking Fraud" case, Corneliu Ghimpu, a former first vice-president of Victoriabank, has been sent to court, accused of complicity in the theft of one billion dollars and money laundering, with a seizure of over 32 million lei placed on his assets. Meanwhile, new details emerged from the recent drone incident in Orhei, revealing three craters and fragments spread up to 120 meters from the explosion site.
The parliamentary opposition has initiated a procedure to suspend President Maia Sandu, drawing a response from the presidency. On a more positive note, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met with the new US Ambassador to discuss investments in Moldova and pledged to reduce bureaucracy for businesses. Additionally, the month of October has begun with freezing temperatures across northern and central regions of the country.