No red flags on May 1 in Chisinau

Labor Day, marked on May 1, is disappearing from the political agenda of the Republic of Moldova. This year, the Great National Assembly Square in Chișinău stands empty, while employees with a day off choose to spend time with family and friends, in parks or outside the city.

Former ambassador to Japan appointed Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Dumitru Socolan, the former ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Japan, has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

National Integrity Authority finds unjustified wealth of over 1.5 million lei in case of former MP Marina Tauber

Former MP Marina Tauber, who was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison in connection with the illegal financing of the former "Șor" Party, is now facing a new finding from the National Integrity Authority (ANI). Inspectors discovered a significant discrepancy of 1,555,258 lei between her acquired assets, reported income, and actual expenses incurred during the period from April 1, 2020, to December 10, 2024.

Alexandru Machidon appointed Prosecutor General of the Republic of Moldova; Maia Sandu signs decree

President Maia Sandu signed a decree on April 30, appointing Alexandru Machidon as the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Moldova. Machidon has been serving in an interim capacity since May 28, 2025. He is set to take the oath of office on April 30, 2026, at which point he will fully assume his duties.

Moldova could join the EU before reintegrating the Transnistrian region, authorities and experts

The Republic of Moldova may join the European Union before fully reintegrating the Transnistrian region. In this case, the implementation of EU laws and standards in the left bank of the Nistru could be temporarily suspended, following the model of Cyprus. Experts and officials involved in the Transnistrian settlement process believe this scenario is possible, arguing that Chisinau's European aspirations should not be hindered by the absence of a definitive political solution.

Moldova weighs Romania union for fast EU entry

Reuniting Moldova and Romania could accelerate Chișinău's path to the European Union, according to President Maia Sandu. However, such a decision must be made by a majority of citizens. Sandu outlined these views in an interview published on April 28 by the French newspaper Le Monde.

Moldova advances anti-trafficking measures

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) convened the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings to assess state prevention measures and current challenges.

Moldova prioritizes defense over expelling Russian envoy

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi announced that Moldova will prioritize long-term defense investments over impulsive diplomatic reprisals following the discovery of a Russian drone in the capital.

US-backed swap frees Moldovan officers

A US-backed international swap freed two Moldovan Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) officers from Russian captivity. The multilateral operation took several months and actively involved the United States, Poland, and Romania.

Chiveri: Mining the border with the Transnistrian region aids Ukraine’s troop movements to front lines

Ukraine has begun mining the border with the Transnistrian region to free up some of the troops stationed there, allowing them to be transferred to the active front in the ongoing war. This assertion comes from Valeriu Chiveri, the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration. He stated that while the Russian Task Force (GOTR) on the left bank of the Nistru poses a security risk, it is not a significant threat.

Alexandru Munteanu at the Three Seas Initiative Summit: talks on energy, infrastructure, and connectivity

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Alexandru Munteanu, is scheduled to visit Dubrovnik, Croatia, from April 27 to April 29, 2026. He will participate in the 11th edition of the Three Seas Initiative Summit (3SI). This event gathers political leaders from the participating states, along with representatives from international financial institutions and strategic partners from Europe and the United States.

“Three colors, one identity”: Adoption of the tricolor in Moldova on April 27, 1990 marks the flag’s return

Between the demand for freedom in the streets during the late 1980s and early 1990s and the restrictions imposed during decades of Soviet occupation, the tricolour, which was "born" after 1800, stands as a powerful symbol of a nation that refused to forget its identity.