President Maia Sandu is to participate in the summit of the European Political Community in Granada, Spain

The President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu is making a state visit on October 2-4 to the Portuguese Republic to promote our country's accession to the European Union and to deepen bilateral relations. During the visit, the President will also have a meeting with our citizens settled in Portugal, informs the Presidency.

Moldova's external debt rises by nearly 7%

Moldova's external debt rose by 6.8% in the first half of 2023, reaching $10.2 billion, according to preliminary data from the National Bank of Moldova (BNM). The debt-to-GDP ratio increased to 67.2%, up 1.1 percentage points from the end of 2022.

Moldova to continue to import electricity from Transnistria

Energocom, the state-owned energy company of Moldova, has extended its contract with the Cuciurgan thermal power plant for one month, until October 31, 2023.

Turkey to supply Moldova with natural gas, price unknown

Turkey will supply Moldova with two million cubic metres of natural gas per day, starting on October 1, according to an agreement signed on September 28.

Oligarch Plahotniuc sues EU Council over sanctions

Oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, who at the end of May was sanctioned by the EU for attempts to destabilise the Republic of Moldova, has sued the Council of the European Union.

Maia Sandu signed the decree appointing Petru Rotaru to the position of Minister of Finance

On Thursday, September 28, President Maia Sandu signed the decree appointing Petru Rotaru to the position of Minister of Finance. Rotaru is to take his oath, today, at 15:00, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.

Portugal will continue to support the Republic of Moldova in the European integration process

Portugal will continue to support the Republic of Moldova in the European integration process. The subject was discussed by deputies Angela Munteanu-Pojoga and Iulia Dascălu with Portuguese deputies.

Roberta Metsola hopes that the EU will open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova by this year-end

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, hopes that the EU will open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova by the end of the year, asking that the hopes of these candidate countries not be disappointed, reports Agerpres.

Igor Grosu will go to Dublin to participate in the European Conference of Parliament Speakers

The Parliament Speaker of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Grosu, will participate in the European Conference of Parliament Speakers from the member states of the Council of Europe. The meeting will take place on September 28-29, in Dublin.

Maia Sandu will visit Portugal

Head of State Maia Sandu will pay a visit to Portugal. In this context, the president invited our fellow citizens settled there to a discussion scheduled for October 2. The meeting, says Maia Sandu, will take place in Porto Salvo.

Iulian Muntean resigns from CSM after corruption scandal

Iulian Muntean, a member of the Supreme Council of Magistrates (CSM), has resigned after being implicated in a corruption scandal. He submitted his resignation to the Parliament’s Secretariat on September 26, according to the Parliament’s Directorate for Communication and Public Relations.

Maia Sandu dismisses Alexandr Stoianoglo as Prosecutor General

Moldovan President Maia Sandu signed a decree on September 26 to dismiss Alexandr Stoianoglo as Prosecutor General. The decree was issued based on a decision by the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) on May 23, 2022.