Government reshuffle: Alexandru Iacub becomes Deputy Secretary General, Radu Vrabie takes over Customs Service

Alexandru Iacub is stepping down from his role as the leader of the Customs Service to become the Deputy Secretary General of the Government, starting on November 6. This decision was approved during the first meeting of the new Government on Wednesday, November 5. During the same meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers also supported the appointment of Radu Vrabie as the new Director of the Customs Service.

PM Munteanu welcomes government support for shutting down Russian Center in Chisinau

On Wednesday, November 5, the Government approved the termination of the Cultural Agreement with the Russian Federation. This decision supports actions to close the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Chisinau, which is regarded as "an instrument of hybrid influence by the Kremlin." Following the government’s approval, a vote will be held in Parliament. Afterward, the Russian side will be officially notified that the Republic of Moldova is withdrawing from the agreement.

Roberta Metsola will deliver a speech in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, will officially visit the Republic of Moldova from November 6 to 7 to mark the establishment of the new Parliament during its 12th legislature. While in Chisinau, she will participate in a session of the Legislative Assembly, where she is scheduled to deliver a speech. Additionally, Metsola will hold a bilateral meeting with the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu.

Government holds first meeting to discuss ending Cultural Agreement with Russia

The government, led by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, will meet for the first time on Wednesday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m. The agenda includes a denunciation of the Cultural Agreement with the Russian Federation.

Moldova moves to close Russian Cultural Center over security risk

The Munteanu Government is moving forward with procedures to close the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Chișinău, an initiative authorities first announced in February.

Moldova candidacy for UNESCO executive board seat

The Republic of Moldova is reaffirming its steadfast commitment to peace, democracy, and human dignity at the UNESCO platform.

EU Accession: Moldova's fate linked to Finland Peace Plan

President Maia Sandu is scheduled to speak on Tuesday, November 4, in Brussels, at the inaugural European Media Summit organized by the Euronews group.

Munteanu vows economic reform and EU accession for new cabinet

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu concluded a working tour of the ministries following the recent New Ministerial Appointments. Eight members of the new Moldova Cabinet were introduced to their respective teams.

Grosu: Fight against Russian monopoly in Gagauzia

Chișinău's central authorities are being urged to tackle political and electoral corruption in Gagauzia and actively foster conditions for ethnic Gagauz to learn the Romanian and Gagauz languages.

Israel's ambassador praises Moldovan workforce amid deepening economic cooperation

Israeli diplomat Yoram Elron addressed the safety of the estimated 13,000 Moldovan citizens living in the country and discussed Israel's security stance on Iran and continuous negotiations with Palestine.

Chiveri: Transnistrian reintegration should be a gradual process with broad social involvement

Valeriu Chiveri, the new Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, advocates for the gradual reintegration of the Transnistrian region into the legal, economic, financial, customs, health, educational, and information systems of the Republic of Moldova. He emphasizes that this process is extensive and complex, requiring the involvement of the entire society.

Munteanu Cabinet seen by experts as a guarantee of stability; European leaders welcome the new government in Chisinau

The Munteanu Government is viewed by experts as a means of ensuring political continuity, with a team that has the potential to provide stability and balance. Inaugurated on Saturday, the new executive, led by Alexandru Munteanu, retains half of the ministers from the Recean Cabinet but promises a new, more pragmatic approach focused on the economy and strengthening institutions. Political analysts note that expectations are high, particularly regarding economic growth. Additionally, the inauguration of the Munteanu Government has been positively received by European and regional leaders.