Chisinau-Vilnius air link anchors new era of Baltic-Moldovan defense cooperation

Moldova and Lithuania will launch direct flights between Chisinau and Vilnius starting April 1, 2026. Foreign Ministers Mihai Popșoi and Kęstutis Budrys announced the move during a high-level diplomatic meeting in Chisinau on February 6.

President Maia Sandu announces new economic acceleration plan for Moldova at Munteanu Cabinet’s 100-day mark

President Maia Sandu announced that the administration led by Alexandru Munteanu will unveil a comprehensive economic acceleration program by the end of this month. The plan aims to bypass internal and external bottlenecks to stimulate national growth.

Moldova gains unique status in US National Security Act with $36.5M allocation

The United States has designated $36.5 million for Moldova’s national security through an explicit provision in federal law. This landmark move marks the first time an Eastern European nation has been specifically named for such an allocation in a US Appropriations Act.

Chisinau budget deadlock nears resolution as Socialists demand heat subsidies

The Socialist Party (PSRM) faction in the Chisinau Municipal Council has signaled its readiness to form a majority with Mayor Ion Ceban’s MAN party. This coalition aims to approve the 2026 municipal budget, ending a year-long fiscal impasse.

Estonia to open embassy in Chisinau as Baltic states unify support for Moldova’s EU path

Estonia will establish a permanent diplomatic mission in Chisinau during the second half of 2026. This move ensures that all three Baltic states will have full diplomatic representation in the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova’s opposition PSRM weighs no-confidence motion against Munteanu Cabinet.

​The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) is considering a no-confidence motion to dismiss the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. The announcement was made by MP Igor Dodon during a press conference on February 2, marking a tense start to the spring parliamentary session.

Chisinau 2026 budget stalemate: PAS councilors demand €10m education boost

The approval of Chisinau's 2026 municipal budget reached a new deadlock on January 30, after councilors from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) boycotted the session. The opposition conditions their return on the inclusion of significant social and educational funding.

Chisinau 2026 budget remains in limbo as heating subsidies spark political standoff

The Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) failed to convene for a second consecutive day on January 30, as a boycott by opposition factions left the capital without an approved budget for 2026.

Baltic states signal solidarity as Speakers join Moldova’s Parliament inauguration

The Speakers of the Parliaments of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will pay an official visit to Chisinau from February 2 to 4. Invited by the President of the Moldovan Parliament, Igor Grosu, the Baltic leaders will attend the solemn inauguration of the spring legislative session.

Moldova moves closer to EU membership goal despite ongoing PACE monitoring

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi and PACE official Petra Bayr confirmed that Moldova is making significant strides toward democratic consolidation. While the country remains under monitoring, officials expressed optimism regarding its European trajectory.

Baltic parliamentary speakers to visit Moldova for Spring Session launch

The speakers of the Baltic parliaments from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia will conduct an official visit to Chisinau next week. The announcement was made by the Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament, Igor Grosu, ahead of the new legislative term.

Moldova and Poland to update defense pact amid regional security shifts

Moldova’s Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi met with his Polish counterpart, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, in Warsaw on January 26 to initiate a new bilateral defense agreement.