Natural gas price rises about 29% from October 1
A cubic metre of natural gas now costs 26 lei and 14 bani, 5 lei and 84 bani more than before.
Sunday 4 October
4 October 2026
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Photo: TV8 Government plans to bar people with savings over 200,000 lei from energy aid
Authorities propose denying energy compensation for winter 2026-2027 to people with savings above 200,000 lei.
Fallesti farmers demand keeping 8% VAT on cereals and oilseeds
Farmers from Fallesti threaten to drive their tractors to Chisinau if authorities do not accept their demands.
In brief (92)
One line, the score and a link to the source. We explain at length only the worst.
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Criminal cases against Kremlin-linked propagandists often end in symbolic punishments or closed files Pizdețometru: 78 out of 100, Pizdeț Photo: Ziarul de Gardă -
PAS councillor Oleg Popshoi invested millions in land and homes in Chisinau suburbs, an investigation shows Pizdețometru: 74 out of 100, Pizdeț Photo: TV8 - The budget is to get 5 billion lei more, from taxes on parcels, gambling and cigarettes Pizdețometru: 63 out of 100, Pizdeț Point.md
- Ion Ceban demands the Dniester Commission's minutes be published, saying he trusts no one Pizdețometru: 58 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
- One in three children in Moldova lives in poverty, according to the National Bureau of Statistics Pizdețometru: 57 out of 100, Annoying Ea.md
- Ion Chicu calls for Parliament to officially condemn the Russian drone incidents in a joint statement Pizdețometru: 56 out of 100, Annoying Știri pe surse
- Transnistria's debt to Gazprom, 11.6 billion dollars, has not been forgiven, says Vadim Ceban Pizdețometru: 52 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
- Ion Ceban says authorities are doing everything so Chisinau residents do not go without water Pizdețometru: 51 out of 100, Annoying Stiri.md
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A history teacher from Ciorescu was laid off after reaching retirement age, after 57 years of work Pizdețometru: 47 out of 100, Annoying Photo: Ziarul de Gardă - More than 25 million lei will go into development projects in Telenesti Pizdețometru: 46 out of 100, Annoying Stiri.md
- Ukraine will open new border crossings with Moldova to replace those destroyed Pizdețometru: 46 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
- Labour minister Natalia Plugaru says 90 to 99 percent of public sector staff will no longer get automatic bonuses Pizdețometru: 43 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
- After the local government reform, several employees were dismissed Pizdețometru: 42 out of 100, Annoying Stiri.md
- A man from Balti threatened MP Vasile Costiuc, who has filed a complaint with the police Pizdețometru: 41 out of 100, Annoying Point.md
- Fire in Gasca: 30 people evacuated and one man taken to hospital Pizdețometru: 41 out of 100, Annoying Stiri.md
- Authorities are preparing higher taxes on sweet alcoholic drinks that look like juice Pizdețometru: 41 out of 100, Annoying Timpul
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Serious crash in Peresecina, Orhei district: at least three cars damaged Pizdețometru: 41 out of 100, Annoying Photo: TV8 -
On the R33 road near Onesti a 42-year-old passenger died and two others were injured Pizdețometru: 40 out of 100, Annoying Photo: TV8 -
Power cut schedule for Balti and nearby villages from October 5 to 9 Pizdețometru: 39 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) - High airfares threaten medical tourism in Moldova Pizdețometru: 38 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- A father from Noua Floresti district was fined because his son skipped school Pizdețometru: 37 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Authorities warn of electrocution risk when picking walnuts Pizdețometru: 37 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Low wages and instability are hurting young people in Moldova and Romania Pizdețometru: 36 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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The Leova water intake has been secured after the Prut water level dropped Pizdețometru: 35 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Police officers will receive forensic training from experts from Turkey Pizdețometru: 31 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Interior Ministry liaison officers will be able to work in several countries at once Pizdețometru: 30 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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Marcela Adam accuses Olga Ursu of presenting a political retort as an attack on women Pizdețometru: 29 out of 100, Calm Photo: CU SENS - TAROM plane Ivan Patzaichin landed at Chisinau airport on its first flight Pizdețometru: 29 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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The government approved an industry development plan worth about 3.44 billion lei for 2027-2028 Pizdețometru: 28 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) - Environmental inspectors found 56 illegal dumps covering 11.2 hectares Pizdețometru: 27 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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The State Tax Service is sending notices to drivers who did not pay the road tax for 2026 Pizdețometru: 27 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - A show at the Luceafarul Theatre tells of violence against women through real stories Pizdețometru: 27 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- A forester was fined 2500 lei for logging work with an expired forest permit Pizdețometru: 26 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Pupils of a lyceum in Balti collected almost 60,000 lei for families in need Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Romania and Moldova are growing closer through culture, education and ties Pizdețometru: 25 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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A year after merging, the Calinesti commune is investing in water, roads and public services Pizdețometru: 24 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Tofan says regions will get new powers but will not collect taxes for now Pizdețometru: 22 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- 24 foreigners were refused entry into Moldova at the border Pizdețometru: 20 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Transnistria is not yet part of the territorial reform, Bolea explained Pizdețometru: 20 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- A doctor says which vitamin the body needs most in the cold season Pizdețometru: 19 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Social insurance budget deficit is falling, and over 7000 off-the-books workers were registered Pizdețometru: 18 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - People aged 60 and over make up 25.9% of Moldova's population Pizdețometru: 18 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Councillor Ruslan Cecan is running for mayor of Costesti Pizdețometru: 17 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- Psychologists without the right degree may get a transition period to meet the new requirements Pizdețometru: 16 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Moldova's economy is growing weakly and risks stagnation, an analyst writes Pizdețometru: 16 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- What is the average age of teachers in Moldova and how many are over 60 Pizdețometru: 16 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
- 761 inactive companies could be removed from the state register Pizdețometru: 16 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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Medication abortion may be added to mandatory health insurance by 2029 Pizdețometru: 14 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) - More than 50 illegal rubbish dumps found in several Moldovan localities Pizdețometru: 14 out of 100, Calm Stiri.md
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Mingir village will get a museum dedicated to victims of the 1946-1947 famine Pizdețometru: 13 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Ukraine's largest poultry holding wants to enter the Moldovan market Pizdețometru: 13 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Igor Grosu says the administrative reform must ensure predictable transfer of powers and resources Pizdețometru: 12 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
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China plans to build four solar power plants in Moldova under aid projects Pizdețometru: 12 out of 100, Calm Photo: PRO TV Chișinău - Moldova's wine sector is short of workers, and digitalisation creates a need for trained staff Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
- Moldova is preparing a bill on market infrastructure based on distributed ledger technology Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Moldova climbed six places in the Global Innovation Index and ranks 68th Pizdețometru: 11 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- The culture voucher for young people will rise to 2000 lei and cover sport too Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- National road R13 in Floresti district will be repaired over 17.4 km under a 23 million lei contract Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- Health ministry and national public health agency drafted an emergency health plan Pizdețometru: 10 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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Wine Day brought tourists from more than 30 countries to Chisinau Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - New rules for handling complaints about financial firms took effect on 1 October Pizdețometru: 9 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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On 5 October the dollar costs 17.89 lei, up 9 bani, and the euro 20.10 lei Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Photo: ESP (Bălți) -
Mushroom season has started, and specialists urge eating only mushrooms known for certain Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Banks with European capital manage about 95% of Moldova's banking assets Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Point.md
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Asachi Street in Chisinau will be closed at night for three days for repairs Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 - Over 82% of public services for businesses in Moldova are now available online Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- AIPA approved subsidy applications worth 11.28 million lei in September Pizdețometru: 8 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- Dombrovskis urges Moldova to speed up development of its capital market and stock exchange Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- Moldova's passport ranks 79th in the world in the 2026 ranking Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- Farmers can apply for coupled income support for meat until November 20, with 28.8 million lei available Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- Securities issuance rose 72% in the first half of the year, to 734 million lei Pizdețometru: 7 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
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A Lithuanian lawmaker says Lithuania wants Moldova to join the EU in full Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - People and companies in Moldova saved almost 15 million euros on SEPA transfers in one year Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- More than 10,400 tasting passports were sold on the first day of National Wine Day Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
- The Economy Ministry and ODA will simplify access to grants for small businesses Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
- Moldova wants to upgrade its Danube ports, Vladimir Bolea signed a declaration in Brussels Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Tourism brought Moldova almost 1 billion dollars in 2025, namely 959.8 million Pizdețometru: 6 out of 100, Calm Ea.md
- October pensions reach cards on Monday, the first tranche of 73 million lei has been paid Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm IPN
- Spain has declared a red alert for storms and Moldovan citizens are asked to take care Pizdețometru: 5 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- The National Public Health Agency has started weekly monitoring of flu for the 2026-2027 season Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Știri pe surse
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The ministry honored 15 retirees who started businesses or discovered new talents after retiring Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8 -
96 seniors are starting a new year at the Third Age University, the program's fourth edition Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Estonian foreign minister will visit Moldova and open an embassy in Chisinau Pizdețometru: 4 out of 100, Calm Point.md
- Nine winners were named in Chisinau in the Golden Barrel contest for the best homemade wine Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm NewsMaker
- Romic Airapetean beat Alexandru Ionita in the main bout of the boxing gala at Chisinau Arena Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
- An exhibition about six people with Down syndrome has opened in Parliament Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
- 172 children received prizes at the end of the summer reading marathon, having read almost 5000 books Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm Realitatea.md
- Horoscope for October 4, 2026, generated by artificial intelligence for each sign Pizdețometru: 3 out of 100, Calm TV8
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Basco Balti started the new basketball season with an 84-71 win over the Academy of Sport Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Photo: Moldova 1 - Moldova's U-20 football team beat Azerbaijan 1-0 in a friendly match in Gabala Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm IPN
- Moldova won four medals, two of them gold, at the Taekwon-Do ITF World Cup in Kazakhstan Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm IPN
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Today, October 4, it is warm during the day, up to +24 degrees in Chisinau, with cold nights Pizdețometru: 2 out of 100, Calm Photo: TV8