US sends new ambassador, Joseph Burkhalter, to Chisinau

The new United States Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Joseph Mark Burkhalter, was sworn in this week before U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The U.S. Embassy in Chișinău announced that the diplomat is expected to arrive in Moldova soon to begin his tenure.

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan will speak at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York

The European path of the Republic of Moldova and the security risks in the region will be addressed by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan during his visit to New York from September 23 to 26. The head of Government will take part in the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly and will deliver a speech in plenary on September 26.

Experts say Moldova could be targeted by Russian aggression before the Baltic states

The Republic of Moldova risks becoming a new target of Russian aggression, overtaking the Baltic states in security assessments. Faced with hybrid threats and drone incursions, Chișinău is attempting to strengthen its defense capabilities—a process hampered, however, by budgetary constraints and a shortage of weaponry on the international market.

Moldova denounces repeated Russian drone breaches at OSCE

Moldova condemned repeated violations of its sovereign airspace by drones at the OSCE on Wednesday, urging the Russian Federation to halt actions destabilising regional security and endangering civil aviation.

Moldova supports the US: Chisinau honors 25 years since the terrorist attacks

The September 11 attacks not only targeted the United States but also challenged the foundational principles of free societies, including human dignity, freedom, and the rights of individuals to think, express themselves, believe, and make choices. This statement was made by President Maia Sandu during a ceremony commemorating the approximately 3,000 victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Maia Sandu thanks Hungary for its support of Moldova's European path

The Republic of Moldova aims to strengthen its strategic partnership with Hungary, which was initiated in 2020. President Maia Sandu conveyed this interest during a phone call with Hungary's Prime Minister, Péter Magyar.

Opposition demands explanations; PAS majority rejected them

A number of ministers were summoned to Parliament at the request of opposition MPs to explain several issues. They sought answers on the tender for the expansion of Chisinau International Airport, delays in various road infrastructure projects, the compensation mechanism for the cold season, and the reasons for delays in work on the Chisinau-Vulcănești power line. However, the majority party, PAS, did not support the initiatives.

Victims of 9/11 commemorated in Parliament. Grosu: "This day shows how fragile peace is"

At the beginning of the Parliament session on September 10, the deputies of the Republic of Moldova observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Speaker Igor Grosu stated that this day serves as a reminder of how fragile peace can be and how quickly a society can be affected, especially in light of the aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, which borders our country.

Igor Dodon refuses to discuss drones falling in Moldova with Russian officials

Socialist leader Igor Dodon has stated that he does not intend to discuss the falling and exploding drones in the Republic of Moldova with Russian officials. Instead, he is focusing on securing "cheap gas" for the country. Dodon clarified that he is not a government representative and therefore cannot raise this matter with Moscow. However, he acknowledges that these incidents pose risks to national security.

PAS has no mayoral candidate in Gagauzia; Igor Grosu denies "hidden agreements" with Stoianoglo

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has not yet selected a candidate for the governor of Gagauzia. The party's leader, Igor Grosu, has dismissed opposition speculation that former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo would be an unofficial PAS candidate. Grosu emphasized that the government's primary goal is to ensure a fair electoral process in Gagauzia, free from outside influence, and to prevent electoral corruption.

Russian drone flying illegally over Moldova disrupted flights, delaying Zelensky's departure from Chisinau airport.

On September 8, a Russian drone entered Moldovan airspace without authorization, resulting in a temporary closure of the airspace and delays for the plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Dumitru Ciorici, the spokesperson for the Chisinau Government, confirmed this after Norwegian media reported that the Ukrainian leader's aircraft was "almost hit" by the drone while preparing for takeoff.

Moldova plans to slash districts to ten in local power shift

The Moldovan government is preparing to consolidate its 32 districts into 10 or fewer regional units while devolving greater fiscal and administrative powers directly to local town halls.