Moldova — FrontPages.eu

Government opens applications for heating aid as temperatures drop

Get European news in your inbox daily

A short daily digest of the whole continent — or just the countries you care about.

Choose individual countries instead (or as well)

Applications have opened for a heating compensation program for the 2026-2027 cold season, offering aid between 500 and 1,000 lei. Separately, weather forecasters predict temperatures will fall to 1°C next week. A recent cyberattack that compromised the data of 750,000 citizens has left 21 public services still unavailable, though prosecutors have now opened a criminal investigation into the breach.

In the breakaway Transnistria region, Vitali Neagu is being positioned as the successor to the current leadership. Mr. Neagu previously worked for the 'Sheriff' holding company and held various positions in the separatist administration. His promotion is widely seen as a guarantee that the separatist administration's current alignment will remain undisturbed.

National security remains in focus after a second drone entered and then left the country's airspace. Meanwhile, the independent news outlet Agora has announced it will move its entire editorial operation to social media and a multi-publisher platform in May, ending its run as a standalone website after 12 years.

Top stories

Applications Open for Winter Heating Compensation

The Moldovan government has officially opened applications for the heating compensation program for the upcoming 2026-2027 cold season. Citizens can now register on compensatii.gov.md to receive state aid, with amounts expected to range from 500 to 1,000 lei for eligible households. Authorities are providing further details and discussing the program's implementation.

Cyberattack Recovery and Criminal Investigation Underway

Following a recent cyberattack, 61 public services have been restored in Moldova, while 21 services remain unavailable. The Prosecutor's Office has launched a criminal investigation into the incident, which compromised the data of 750,000 citizens. Questions persist regarding the stolen data and potential Russian involvement in the attack.

Vitali Neagu Nominated for Transnistrian Leadership

Vitali Neagu, with a background in the 'Sheriff' holding company and various roles in the Transnistrian separatist administration, has been nominated as a candidate for the leadership of the Transnistrian region. He is widely seen as a successor to the current President, Vadim Krasnoselski, whose term limits prevent him from seeking re-election.

Ziarul de Gardă Transnistria's Separatist Region Appoints New Leader ↗

Drones Leave Moldovan Airspace After Incursions

After illegally entering Moldovan airspace, a second drone has now left the territory of the Republic of Moldova. This follows earlier reports of multiple drone incursions, indicating a resolution to the recent airspace violations.

Agora Confirms Shift to Social Media-Only Content

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA's publisher, Interact Media SRL, has announced that AGORA's editorial content will now be published exclusively on its social media accounts and on Laziar, a new multi-publisher platform, a transition that began on May 14.

Agora AGORA to be exclusively present on social media starting May 14 ↗

Moldova and Romania to Jointly Purchase Military Vehicles

Moldova and Romania are set to jointly acquire military vehicles through the SAFE program. Anatolie Nosatîi, Minister of Defence of Moldova, emphasized that such actions demonstrate the strength of their friendship and cooperation.