Nicușor Dan on Romania-Moldova reunification: sovereignty and EU path first

Nicușor Dan, the President of Romania, expressed strategic confidence in the future of the bilateral relationship with the Republic of Moldova, noting that any potential reunification depends exclusively on the will of Moldovan citizens.

Moldovan man sentenced to eight years for aggravated robbery of five Turkish nationals

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in a semi-open correctional facility for his role in the robbery of five Turkish citizens in Chișinău. The Chisinau Municipal Prosecutor's Office confirmed the ruling following a case that dates back to February 2022.

From Warsaw to Strasbourg: Maia Sandu leads Moldova’s Council of Europe agenda

President Maia Sandu will travel to Poland later this week before heading to Strasbourg, France, for the winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The Moldovan head of state is scheduled to deliver a keynote address and respond to inquiries from parliamentarians.

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu vows to end convict escapes to Transnistria

Moldova’s Parliament is moving to close legislative gaps that allow high-profile defendants to flee to the breakaway Transnistrian region or abroad just moments before their sentencing. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu admitted that poor inter-institutional coordination has facilitated these escapes and promised urgent legal amendments.

EU trade bazooka remains holstered as Brussels summit fails to counter Trump

European Union leaders failed to reach a consensus during an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Despite a sudden de-escalation from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs on eight European nations, Council President António Costa's attempt to coordinate a unified response ended without a formal agreement.

US, Russia, and Ukraine to hold crucial security talks in Abu Dhabi

The United States, Ukraine, and Russia are scheduled to hold high-level security talks in Abu Dhabi this Friday, January 23. The negotiations aim to explore a potential peace framework to end the ongoing conflict.

Moldova adopts new sustainable forest management rules for 2026-2030

The Moldovan Government approved a new set of regulations on January 22 to modernize the administration of the country’s state-owned forests between 2026 and 2030. The policy prioritizes ecological health through planned sanitary felling and scientific management to revitalize the nation's aging woodland areas.

French Navy intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

The French Navy intercepted a suspicious oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday morning, January 22, as part of a crackdown on Russia’s clandestine "shadow fleet." The vessel is suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of international sanctions.

Explosive drone detonated in Moldova village near Ukraine border

Moldovan authorities carried out a controlled detonation of a Gheran-2 kamikaze drone discovered Thursday morning in the village of Crocmaz, Ștefan Vodă district. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu confirmed that the device, found in a local garden, carried a 50-kilogram explosive payload that remained intact after the initial crash.

Moldova to buy new radar as Soviet-era systems fail to detect modern drones

Moldova is preparing to acquire a new aerial surveillance radar as its current defense infrastructure fails to fully address emerging security risks. Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi announced the move following intensified regional threats and recent airspace violations.

Transnistria hit by widespread blackout following Cuciurgan power plant failure

Transnistria’s breakaway region suffered a major power outage on Friday after a generation unit at the Cuciurgan (MGRES) power plant failed. De facto authorities in Tiraspol reported that the electrical grid was gradually restored across the territory following the incident.

French business mission to visit Moldova in March 2026 following Davos summit

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and French Minister for Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier announced a major economic mission to Chișinău scheduled for March 2026. The agreement was reached on Thursday, January 22, during a bilateral meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos.