Moldova warns citizens: Fight election fraud now

Moldovan citizens are being warned by law enforcement about election fraud. "Don't accept, don't offer, report! Election fraud is a crime, and the law applies to everyone," urges the National Police.

Roman Roșca sworn in as Moldova's reintegration DPM

Roman Roșca was sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration on Wednesday, July 23.

Ukraine-Russia peace talks: 3rd round in Istanbul

The third round of negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia was announced for Wednesday evening, July 23, 2025, in Istanbul, according to Turkey's presidential administration, cited by UNIAN.

Ukraine protests Zelenskyy's anti-corruption law

Hundreds of people protested on Tuesday evening in central Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities like Lviv, Dnipro, and Odesa, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that significantly reduces the independence of the country's main anti-corruption institutions – the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), Politico reports.

Istanbul hosts crucial Russia-Ukraine peace talks

The upcoming third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, scheduled for Istanbul, will involve delegations discussing draft memorandums from both sides concerning the terms for ending the war.

Maia Sandu on Plahotniuc detention: Justice must be served

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has publicly responded to the detention of former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc in Greece.

Venus Williams makes resilient return at 45

Renowned American tennis player Venus Williams, a winner of seven Grand Slam titles, has returned to the professional circuit at 45. She won a doubles match at the WTA Washington Open.

Trump warns of new US strikes on Iran nuclear sites

The United States might again attack nuclear facilities in Iran "if necessary," said US President Donald Trump, Euronews reports.

New details on the detention of Vladimir Plahotniuc and Constantin Țuțu: Greek authorities seized fake IDs, cash, and valuables

Recent reports in the Greek media reveal that former PDM leader Vladimir Plahotniuc and former Democratic MP Constantin Țuțu were detained. The two were apprehended at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in Athens while attempting to board a flight to Dubai.

The Republic of Moldova wins first medal at the European Youth Olympic Festival

The Republic of Moldova has won its first medal at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Climentii Ursu earned gold in the 10-meter air pistol event.

Promo-LEX: Electoral activities underway ahead of official campaign launch

Several parties and potential candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections are currently engaging in promotional electoral activities, despite the official electoral period not beginning until August 29. This was highlighted in a monitoring report prepared by Promo-LEX, which was released on Tuesday, July 22, ahead of the parliamentary election observation mission set to start on September 28, 2025.

Where does the diaspora vote? Most polling stations set up in Italy, Russia, and Israel – two in each

Nearly 300 polling stations will be available for Moldovans living abroad during the parliamentary elections on September 28. The Central Electoral Commission (CEC), following proposals from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, released preliminary information for public consultation regarding the potential locations of these polling stations. A total of 294 stations are planned across more than 41 countries, and the list of the locations is now available online.