Honorary Consulate opens in Denmark

The Republic of Moldova has opened an Honorary Consulate in the city of Roskilde, Denmark. The consular district, inaugurated on June 11, will serve the Zealand region and will be headed by Honorary Consul Lasse Schmidt.

Moldova redefines anti-corruption roles amid civil society warnings

Moldova's Parliament approved comprehensive amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code on Thursday, June 11. The new legislation clearly delineates the jurisdictions of investigative bodies to eliminate operational overlaps.

Historic shift: Majority in Transnistria favor Moldovan reintegration

A recent public opinion poll reveals a significant geopolitical shift in Moldova, with 53% of residents in the breakaway region of Transnistria supporting reintegration with the central government in Chisinau.

New Moldovan bill allows municipalities to seize and sell junk cars

Moldovan lawmakers from the National Alternative Movement party have registered a new legislative initiative aimed at clearing long-abandoned vehicles from public spaces. The bill grants local municipalities the legal authority to tow, confiscate, and subsequently sell or scrap cars left deserted on public property.

CMC member steps down to protect party’s reputation

Councilor Sergiu Crețu has resigned from his local election mandate in Chișinău. This decision was confirmed by both Crețu and Zinaida Popa, the president of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), which he was a member of. His resignation follows his exclusion from PAS, which was attributed to "incompatibility with the party's values."

Government pushes new media law, opposition raises concerns

The Parliament is set to approve a new law that will regulate the media sector. This initiative was reviewed on Wednesday, June 10, by the Committee on European Integration. However, the opposition has raised concerns about two specific provisions: the registration of media service providers and the liability for published content.

Foreign Policy Committee approves new ambassadors

The Foreign Policy Committee of Parliament has approved the appointments of Inga Ionesii and Sergiu Gurduza as ambassadors of the Republic of Moldova to India and Portugal.

Moldova and Hungary will hold interministerial political consultations

Moldova and Hungary will soon hold interministerial political consultations and convene the Moldovan-Hungarian Joint Intergovernmental Commission for economic cooperation. The agreement was reached during a phone call between Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi and Hungary’s new Foreign Minister Anita Orbán.

“Russia has lost Moldova”, Zelensky

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, believes that the Republic of Moldova is one of the countries that has successfully freed itself from Moscow's political influence. In an interview with The Guardian, he stated that both Moldova and Armenia have managed to avoid Russian pressure.

Zelenskyy at Chișinău Airport: “Thank you for the hospitality”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travelled on Sunday to the United Kingdom, transiting through Chișinău International Airport “Eugen Doga,” a fact he confirmed in a Facebook post. The Kyiv leader thanked Moldovan authorities for their hospitality, calling it a safe departure point for his flight to London.

Romania’s PM-designate backs Moldova’s EU path

Eugen Tomac, Romania's Prime Minister-designate, recently gave his first interview in this new role. If confirmed as the Government leader in Bucharest, he outlined key objectives, including unifying the educational curriculum and adjusting legislation to ensure that Romanian and Moldovan media have free access to both markets.

Luxembourg MPs visit Chisinau to back Moldova's EU bid

A Luxembourg parliamentary delegation is paying an official visit to Chisinau from June 7 to 10 to strengthen diplomatic and strategic cooperation. The high-level discussions focus heavily on advancing Moldova's European integration process.