Alain Berset: "We see how democracy regresses everywhere, including in Europe. We must adapt if we want a strong democracy"

In November, the Republic of Moldova will assume the presidency of the Council of Europe. One of the main priorities will be to adapt democracy to current realities. While artificial intelligence and social networks are not inherently dangerous, they can become tools of manipulation in the hands of malicious actors. These technologies have the potential to radicalize public discourse, create alternate realities, or isolate individuals within their own information bubbles. This situation ultimately undermines trust in democratic systems. President Maia Sandu welcomed the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, in Chisinau.

Ukraine offers coal to Transnistria amid energy crisis

Ukraine is reportedly willing to assist with coal deliveries to Transnistria due to the region's ongoing energy deficit.

Moldova: Russia Ordered to Pay for Transnistria Abuses

Moscow has been ordered by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to pay approximately six million euros in compensation to victims of abuses committed in the breakaway Transnistrian region.

Transnistria retaliates against Moldova's customs duties

The Tiraspol regime has reacted angrily to Moldova's introduction of customs duties for businesses in Transnistria on January 1.

Sandu's re-election bid and proposed referendum

Moldova's political landscape has been ignited by President Maia Sandu's announcement of her re-election bid, coupled with a proposed national referendum on the nation's European integration aspirations.

Venice nods to Moldova's poll bars, urges refinements

Moldova's recently revised electoral restrictions, aimed at barring individuals linked to the outlawed Sor Party from contesting elections, have garnered qualified approval from the Venice Commission, the Council of Europe's advisory body on constitutional matters.

European Council rules: Green light for negotiations

The European Union opens accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel announced that the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine received the green light for negotiations. Also, Georgia obtained the status of a candidate country. Bosnia and Herzegovina will start the negotiation procedure in March if the European Commission's assessment is positive.

Biden tells Ukraine’s Zelensky: Don’t give up hope

US President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky not to give up hope in his country’s fight against Russia’s invasion as the two leaders met in Washington to discuss support for Kyiv, Reuters reports.

Ukrainian President Zelenski's diplomatic push in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski embarked on a diplomatic tour to Washington, responding to the invitation extended by the U.S. President Joe Biden.

"Sansa" Party, removed from the electoral race. Recean: Russia cannot intervene with tanks, but with dirty money

The "Sansa" party was removed from the electoral race. The Commission for Emergency Situations decided to exclude the formation from the elections due to its ties with the Kremlin regime and Ilan Șor, who continues to do politics from Israel, while he is sentenced in the Republic of Moldova to 15 years in prison. Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced in a briefing at the Government headquarters that the decision is motivated by Russia's hybrid war against the Republic of Moldova.

.Cioloș: The European Commission will recommend the opening of negotiations on November 8

"On November 8, the European Commission will most likely send a positive signal for the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine." - claims Romanian MEP Dacian Cioloș in an interview conducted by journalist Dan Alexe for Moldova 1 TV. Also, Cioloș states that Israel will not replace Ukraine on the West's priority agenda.

Tihanovksaia for Moldova 1 TV: the Republic of Moldova has European ambitions and will succeed, it will open a new path for us

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tihanovskaia said in an interview with the Russian-language Scaner show that the anti-dictatorship movement she leads is an alternative to the so-called "russkii mir" for the Belarusian people who need to return to their roots. The Chisinau Parliament formalized the dialogue with Democratic Belarus and created a friendship group. This movement is supported by at least half a million Belarusians who fled the country after the 2020 protests due to the regime's crackdown. However, the dictatorship will not last, Tihanovskaia hopes, and Belarus will follow in the footsteps of the Republic of Moldova towards the European Union.