Polling stations in Moldova have opened for presidential election in Romania. Over 5,600 voters by 2:30 p.m.

Starting today, May 2, Romanian citizens residing in the Republic of Moldova can vote in the presidential elections in Romania. 64 polling stations were established in the Republic of Moldova. These stations will be open for three days—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—from 07:00 to 21:00.

Moldova 1 TV marks 67 years since its first broadcast

Today, April 30, 2025, the public television station Moldova 1 celebrates 67 years since its first broadcast—a defining moment for the media landscape between the Prut and the Nistru. With a history dating back to 1958, Moldova 1 is the oldest TV station in the Republic of Moldova and one of the longest-running in the region.

"The Republic of Moldova, a model student, may pursue EU accession independently."

The European Union is considering the possibility of continuing the accession process with the Republic of Moldova separately from Ukraine, as Kiev's efforts are blocked by Hungary, Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, told RFE/RL. In an interview with RFE/RL on April 28, during a visit to Prague, Marta Kos said that she "cannot rule out a decoupling" of the two countries as early as June, when important decisions on the Union's enlargement are to be made in Brussels.

EU extends sanctions against those who threaten the sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova

The Council of the European Union has decided to extend until 29 April 2026 the restrictive measures against persons and entities responsible for actions that destabilize, undermine, or threaten the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova. The sanctions currently apply to 16 persons and two entities. Those included in the EU sanctions list are subject to an asset freeze, a ban on receiving funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, and a ban on entering or transiting through the territories of EU member states.

Victor Ponta: Reunification of Romania and the Republic of Moldova should be determined by referendum, not force

Romania's reunification with the Republic of Moldova should take place exclusively through the vote of citizens from both states, in referendums, and not through imposition or force, claims the independent candidate in the Romanian presidential elections, Victor Ponta. In an interview conducted by journalist Dan Alexe, the former prime minister declared that Romania "is not the Soviet Union" and that the only legitimate path is that of the democratically expressed will of the people.

Russia accuses the Republic of Moldova of abusive treatment at entry; Chisinau says it welcomes all tourists

The Russian Foreign Ministry accuses the Moldovan authorities of pursuing a "discriminatory policy" towards Russian citizens arriving in the territory of the Republic of Moldova, citing frequent cases of humiliating checks and refusals of entry without explanation. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chisinau qualifies the accusations as unfounded and regrets that Moscow "again chooses to strain relations" through such statements.

MFA warns Moldovans to avoid northern India due to high terrorist risk

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Republic of Moldova has issued a travel warning for Moldovan citizens who are in, transiting through, or planning to travel to the Republic of India. The ministry advises against travel to the Jammu and Kashmir region and border areas with Pakistan due to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks and actions by insurgent or separatist groups.

Kaja Kallas: The Republic of Moldova's accession in 2028 depends on reforms and the support of the 27 EU states

The possibility of the Republic of Moldova joining the European Union by 2028 depends largely on the pace of reforms implemented by the authorities in Chisinau, but also on the consensus of all 27 member states of the community bloc. The European Union will not make concessions in this process, and the reforms requested are "tough, but necessary for the prosperity of citizens". The statements were made exclusively for Radio Moldova by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, in the show "Dimineata cu Radio Moldova".

Chișinău faces €66m arbitration over bus stops

Chișinău Municipality faces the risk of international arbitration by the company EPAMEDIA, which is seeking damages exceeding €66 million.

Moldova: Ground zero for Russian election propaganda

Russia has allegedly invested over 200 million euros in disinformation campaigns targeting the Republic of Moldova, with the aim of influencing this autumn's parliamentary elections.

Key Ukraine peace meeting in London postponed

The meeting scheduled for Wednesday in London between officials from the United States, Ukraine, and the European Union has been postponed, after several foreign ministers cancelled their participation, according to Reuters.

Moldova confirms mail-in voting for diaspora in 2025

Moldovan citizens living abroad will further be able to vote by mail in the parliamentary elections on September 28, 2025.