Moldova Parliament to convene special session for urgent bills

The Standing Bureau of Moldova's Parliament will decide today on a proposal for an extraordinary session next week, January 17-18.

Timișoara honours Sandu: Moldovan leader condemns war's value violations

Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned the "violation of European and human values" triggered by Russia's war in Ukraine at the ceremony for the inaugural "Timișoara for European Values" award bestowed upon her today.

MAN councillors instructed to attack PAS

Eugenia Ceban, the mother of Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban, was caught on video instructing MAN councillors to attack the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) at every council meeting.

Despite Russian pressure, Moldova paves EU path

Russia's attempt to stymie Moldova's European aspirations appears unsuccessful, as the country strides towards EU accession talks, according to MEP Siegfried Mureșan.

Several officials and journalists were banned from entering the Russian Federation. MAEIE: "Such measures are already common"

The Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Russian Federation, Lilian Darii, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in connection with the "unfriendly actions" of Chisinau. At the same time, several officials, including journalists, were banned from entering Russian territory, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow. "The decision of the Russian Federation is a regrettable one, but it is important to note that such measures are already commonplace in the agenda of the Russian authorities," Chisinau authorities said in reply.

Sweden allocates over five million euros as assistance for the defense of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia

Sweden allocates over 5 million euros for defense purposes to Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, reads a press release of the Swedish Embassy in Chisinau. From this amount, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia will benefit from approximately 445 thousand euros each.

LIVE// The Cabinet of Ministers convenes a meeting

Prime Minister Dorin Recean will chair the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on January 10. There are 29 draft decisions on the agenda. Among the most important topics is the initiation of negotiations on the draft Loan Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development regarding the implementation of the Project "Interconnection of electricity networks between the Republic of Moldova and Romania, Phase II". The Cabinet of Ministers will also examine the concept of the EVO integrated government application, through which citizens will have access to various electronic services, using the identity card in electronic version, which has legal force, like documents on paper or plastic.

Moldova closes trade loophole with Transnistria

Moldova's new customs code, in effect since January 1, marks a shift in trade with the breakaway region of Transnistria.

Moldova Parliament travel: One million spent on global engagements

Moldova's Parliament spent over 1 million Moldovan leu ($55,000) on international travel for deputies and staff in the final quarter of 2023, with major expenses on attending parliamentary assemblies and visiting foreign capitals.

Moldova exits CIS Assembly: February 8th deadline set

Moldova's exit from the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is nearly complete, with February 8th earmarked as the official conclusion.

Pro-EU momentum in Moldova faces electoral battleground

With 2024 looming, Moldova braces for a pivotal year that could solidify its westward trajectory or plunge it into political uncertainty.

Moldova bolsters defences as Russia remains top security threat

Moldova is strengthening its military capabilities and seeking closer ties with the European Union amidst ongoing tensions with Russia, according to Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi.