Operations at Eugen Doga International Airport resumed following false security alert

Activity at Eugen Doga International Airport in Chișinău was fully resumed this evening, after specialized intervention teams completed checks following a security alert. The authorities officially announced at 18:18 that the threat was not confirmed, and the perimeter was declared safe for passengers and aviation personnel.

All emergency measures, including the evacuation of the terminal and the suspension of check-in procedures, have been lifted, allowing the normal flow of passengers to resume.

Thorough checks and resumption of airport operations

Immediately after receiving the alert, law enforcement and bomb disposal services scanned the entire airport premises and all baggage in transit, in accordance with international safety protocols. Following these complex actions, no dangerous objects or substances that could endanger people’s safety were found.

With the lifting of restrictions, evacuated passengers returned to the terminal to continue their journeys. The airport administration emphasizes that although operations have returned to normal, some flight schedules may experience slight delays due to the temporary interruption of operational processes.

Recommendations for passengers and flight monitoring

Travelers who have flights scheduled for this evening are urged to check the status of their flights before heading to the airport. Updated information can be consulted in real time on the online display board available on the institution’s official website.

The Border Police of the Republic of Moldova, in close cooperation with the state’s security structures, announced that it will continue to maintain an increased level of vigilance. Preventive measures remain a priority in order to deter any actions that could endanger national security or the proper functioning of critical infrastructure.

Interinstitutional cooperation for citizens’ safety

The prompt management of this incident demonstrated the effectiveness of communication channels between emergency services and the airport administration. The authorities assure that all procedures applied had the sole purpose of protecting citizens’ lives, and state security remains under constant monitoring to prevent future risk situations.