Mihai Popșoi hails two years in office: “Moldova is now a respected state with unprecedented international openness”

The Republic of Moldova is now a respected state with a remarkable level of international openness. Despite its limited resources, the authorities consistently provide assistance to citizens in need, with strengthening the country's European path remaining a central objective. These statements were made by Mihai Popșoi, the acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during the presentation of his activity report to the government led by Dorin Recean on Friday, October 24.

ECtHR condemns Russia for severe abuses in transnistrian region, awards over €100,000 to five victims

On 23 October 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued a judgment confirming serious human rights violations in the Transnistrian region. Four cases involving five residents of the region were successfully pursued by claimants represented by lawyers from the Promo-LEX Association. The Court established that the Russian Federation was responsible for illegal detentions, inhumane treatment, and restrictions on freedom of expression and movement. As a result, Moscow was ordered to pay a total of over 100,000 euros in compensation. While the Republic of Moldova was not found guilty, the judgment underscores the vulnerability of citizens living on the left bank of the Nistru and emphasizes the urgent need for protective measures.

Chief Prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has three deputies: CSP approved the appointments

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (SCP) has approved the appointment of three prosecutors as deputy chief prosecutors of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (APO). The positions have been assigned to Victor Muntean, Ina Frunză-Bargan, and Ion Pripa, as proposed by the chief prosecutor of the APO, Marcel Dumbrăvan.

EU Accession: How a board game is educating Moldova's youth

Dozens of students from European Clubs in the Republic of Moldova are participating in 'The European Course' board game this week, an initiative designed to deepen their knowledge of the European Union (EU) and the country's European integration process.

Russia seeks to label Navalny's ACF a 'terrorist organisation'

The Russian prosecutor general’s office has asked the Supreme Court to declare the Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF), the successor group to the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a “terrorist organisation.”

Rutte: Trump is 'only person' who can end Ukraine war ahead of Washington talks

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte is in Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump.

Trump and Putin's Donbas pressure: Ukraine's red line

Russian President Vladimir Putin is once again trying to obtain through political and diplomatic pressure what he failed to conquer by force.

Louvre heist: Royal jewels worth €88m stolen in Paris robbery

The Louvre Museum reopened on Wednesday, 22 October, three days after a heist in which royal jewels valued at €88m were stolen, France24 reports.

Ukraine extends martial law and general mobilisation until 2026

Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday approved a budget amendment that boosts the defence budget by $7.7bn, and extended martial law and general mobilisation until February 2026.

Russia to nationalise 'ownerless' homes in occupied Ukraine

Russia has approved plans to nationalise homes considered "ownerless" in the occupied Ukrainian regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.

Chișinău Summit: Social media activists from nine countries discuss democracy and freedom of expression

Around 50 activists and content creators from former Soviet states have gathered in Chișinău to discuss social media’s potential role as a tool for promoting democracy and freedom of expression.

Former Edineț Court president, searched by CNA and prosecutors

A former interim president of the Edineț Court is being investigated in a case involving influence peddling. He is accused of demanding money to sway a court decision. Officers from the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA) and prosecutors from the Chișinău Municipal Prosecutor's Office conducted searches at the magistrate's home, office, and car, confiscating documents and other items relevant to the investigation.