UNHCR praises Moldova's response to Ukrainian refugees

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, praised Moldova's commitment to protecting and assisting Ukrainian refugees during a two-day visit to the country.

Igor Grosu, for Digi24.ro: "We can say that we know 100% what goods arrive in the Transnistrian region and what is exported. And this is an advantage that must be used"

For the first time since the independence of the Republic of Moldova, the Transnistrian region is totally dependent on imports made through the western border, the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, told the Romanian media.

Maia Sandu reiterated the commitment for the temporary protection of refugees, according to European standards

President Maia Sandu had a meeting today with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, who is visiting our country, the Presidency informs in a press release. During the discussions, the head of state thanked for the support provided in the management of the humanitarian crisis, with the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.

The Republic of Moldova will participate in the winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

The Republic of Moldova will participate in the winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), which will take place between January 22-26, in Strasbourg, the Chisinau Parliament announces in a press release.

Davos Forum: The Moldovan Prime Minister discussed with his counterparts the strengthening of economic relations with Bulgaria and Poland

Possibilities to strengthen and to develop bilateral relations with Poland and Bulgaria were discussed by Prime Minister Dorin Recean with Polish President Andrzej Duda and Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

The date of the presidential elections will be set by the Legislative at least 60 days before the day of the elections

Parliament re-examined the legislative initiative that provides for the amendment of the Electoral Code and the Law on Political Parties, following the reception of President Maia Sandu's statement.

A new deputy joins the Action and Solidarity Party in Parliament

The "Action and Solidarity Party" fraction has a new deputy. It is about Ion Poia, whose mandate was validated by the Constitutional Court.

LIVE // Parliament’s extraordinary session. Reform in justice and electoral legislation, on the agenda

Parliament convenes in extraordinary session today, starting at 11:00. Draft normative acts related to the evaluation of institutional integrity, reform in justice field, electoral legislation and political parties were included on the agenda.

Commission begins process for Ukraine, Moldova to join EU

The European Commission has begun the process of defining the framework for negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on their accession to the European Union.

Justice Ministry questions new Law on Prosecutor General

The Moldovan Ministry of Justice deems the proposed law by deputies regarding the appointment of the Attorney General as unpredictable. Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru stated that she has conveyed several objections and recommendations regarding the evaluation criteria and voting procedure.

Moldova strengthens health and climate change response

The Cabinet of Ministers met today to approve a number of important measures to strengthen the country's health and climate change response systems.

Moldova, Transnistria reopen dialogue on customs, movement

After weeks of simmering tensions, representatives from Moldova and the breakaway Transnistrian region met at the OSCE office in Tiraspol today to discuss key issues, including new customs regulations, neutral licence plates, and freedom of movement.