Cobasna arms withdrawal needs Western backing, MP says

Moldova can only secure the evacuation of the Cobasna ammunition depot through Western-backed diplomacy under the 1999 Istanbul commitments, ruling party lawmaker Vasile Grădinaru said during a radio broadcast.

Nine ambassadors presented their credentials to Maia Sandu, including four from EU states

On September 7, President Maia Sandu received the letters of accreditation from nine newly appointed ambassadors to the Republic of Moldova. Among them, four represent European Union member states: Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands. This marks the first time that both Estonia and Norway will have ambassadors residing in Chisinau.

OSCE's Christopher Smith to Maia Sandu: "I will always be an honest mediator"

The OSCE Mission to the Republic of Moldova is committed to promoting the country's security, stability, and prosperity while continuously adapting to the evolving regional security environment. These commitments were reaffirmed on September 7 by the new Head of the Mission, Christopher W. Smith, during a meeting with President Maia Sandu.

Alexandr Stoianoglo is running for Gagauzia governor

On September 7, Alexandr Stoianoglo, the deputy of the parliamentary faction of the "Alternativa" Bloc, announced his candidacy for the position of governor of Gagauzia. The former prosecutor general, who is originally from Gagauzia, stated that he would suspend his parliamentary mandate for the duration of the campaign. He also mentioned that he would release his electoral program, which will include objectives, deadlines, and sources of financing, at a later date.

Moldova abstains at the UN, citing "Solidarity with Ukraine"

The Republic of Moldova abstained from voting in the UN General Assembly on the adoption of a new world map after Ukraine raised concerns that this new cartographic representation separates Crimea from its territory. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chisinau stated that the abstention did not challenge the resolution's core objectives, which Moldova considers legitimate. Instead, it took into account Ukraine's concerns about the potential political misuse of cartographic representations.

Nicu Popescu and Kaja Kallas discuss European security and the hybrid war against Moldova

The Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Moldova for European Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Nicu Popescu, discussed with the Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, new European initiatives in the field of security and defense, as well as combating hybrid and cognitive warfare.

Moldova economy to surge upon EU entry, Economy Minister Nasui says

Moldova's economy holds vast growth potential and will surge upon European Union accession, newly appointed Economic Development and Digitalization Minister Claudiu Nasui said during a televised broadcast on Wednesday.

Moldova parliament extends probe into state enterprises over registry chaos

Moldova’s parliament on September 3 extended the mandate of a special commission investigating state-owned enterprises by 30 days, citing severe registry discrepancies, decades-long insolvencies, and unjustified management salary increases.

Moldova Parliament opens autumn term with EU laws and CIS exit

Moldova’s Parliament will convene on Thursday, September 3, for its inaugural plenary sitting of the autumn legislative session. Lawmakers are scheduled to review 17 draft bills over two days, with five key proposals aimed at aligning national frameworks with European Union standards.

Moldova backs Germany after Russian drone plot at Leipzig airport

Moldovan President Maia Sandu pledged full solidarity with Germany on Tuesday following a foiled Russian drone bombing at Leipzig Airport, warning that Moscow is testing European resilience.

Moldova's voter register tops 3.3 million ahead of Gagauzia poll

Over 3.3 million citizens are registered to vote in Moldova as of Sept. 1, up by 7,387 from a year earlier, the Central Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday.

Romania reaffirms steadfast backing for Moldova and Ukraine at annual diplomatic summit

Romanian President Nicușor Dan reaffirmed Bucharest’s steadfast support for Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, urging an expeditious end to Russia’s war while calling for sustained economic sanctions against Moscow.