The Northern Regions Development Days have kicked off for the 12th time in Moldova’s northern capital. The event was marked by the grand opening of the restored Bodescu House, an architectural monument of national importance. The restoration work included the reconstruction of the roof, the replacement of windows and doors, the restoration of the façade, the refurbishment of the interior and the modernisation of the building services. The work was carried out in accordance with the requirements for the protection of historic monuments, helping to preserve the building’s architectural value and enhance its value to society.
With a view to optimising the flow of lorries at the Moldovan-Romanian border, the customs and border authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Romania have agreed on a number of joint operational measures. These are aimed at optimising control processes, reducing waiting times and increasing the throughput capacity for lorries.
The German automotive components manufacturer Draexlmaier will close its automotive cable production plant in Zrenjanin, in northern Serbia, by the end of March, as the company has been unable to secure new projects for the facility.
The Vento petrol station network has temporarily suspended the sale of petrol and diesel at almost half of its stations in Moldova. The restrictions affect 42 of the 91 stations and have been in force since 4 November. This was prompted by a directive from a government body prohibiting the use of certain fuel metering systems.
The Government is preparing a new organisational structure for the aircraft kerosene supply market at Chișinău International Airport, which will allow access for at least two or three operators. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan believes that the current mechanism, in which the state is involved in the supply of fuel, is a temporary solution, and that the development of the infrastructure should be carried out, as far as possible, through private investment.
At least 13 passenger flights in Europe received bomb threat warnings on 5 November. Several aircraft had to be diverted to other airports, whilst others were escorted by military aircraft. This is the second wave of such warnings in a week.
The Moldovan airline Polaris, which recently entered the market, has announced the launch of six new routes from Chișinău.
The R33 Hîncești–Lăpușna–M1 road has been transformed into a modern motorway with fully reconstructed infrastructure over a distance of 37.2 km. The works cost €38.75 million, provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
The French shipping company CMA CGM is introducing a War Risk Surcharge (WRS) from 9 November 2026 for all inbound and outbound cargoes involving ports in the Black Sea region.
‘Park & Ride’ park-and-ride facilities are being built in Chișinău. These will be directly connected to the capital’s public transport network. The municipality plans to launch them from April 2027.
