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.

Tana Foarfă, on Moldova 1 TV: Moldova's accession to the EU - a matter of "when, not if"

Moldova's accession to the European Union is "a matter of when, not if," according to Tana Foarfă, the director of the Europuls Expertise Center. She was referring to the European Commission's annual enlargement report, which was approved on November 4. The report recognizes Chisinau's technical and political progress, despite the geopolitical challenges the country faces.

Three people sentenced for distributing drugs via Telegram in Chisinau

Three individuals, including one from Ukraine, were sentenced to prison for their involvement in a network that distributed drugs on a particularly large scale in the Republic of Moldova. They would divide the drugs into small doses and hide them in various locations around Chisinau, where clients would pick them up after communicating through the Telegram app.

“It’s fake”: Minister of Health responds to Romanian probe on Moldovan doctors’ diplomas

The Minister of Health and former rector of the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chisinau, Emil Ceban, responded to reports about searches conducted by Romanian authorities concerning the recognition of medical diplomas for doctors who allegedly completed their residency in the Republic of Moldova. The Minister firmly denies the accusations that some doctors obtained their diplomas without physically attending their studies.

“Energocom: Local producers supplied a quarter of October’s power”

The "Energocom" enterprise purchased approximately 387.3 thousand MWh of electricity in October, at a weighted average price of 132.44 Euro/MWh, which is 18.48 Euro/MWh more than in September.

The Republic of Moldova opened an Honorary Consulate in Quebec

The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Quebec, Canada, headed by Serge H. Malaison, started its activity.

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 records 'biggest progress' in EU accession, says Kos

The Republic of Moldova has registered the biggest progress in a single year on its path to joining the European Union, according to the annual EU Enlargement Package.

UCL Matchday 4: Liverpool host undefeated Real Madrid

Tonight, all football fans' attention is focused on two spectacular Champions League (UCL) fixtures in England and France.