Moldova has made moderate progress in social protection and employment

The Republic of Moldova is currently at a "moderate level of preparation" for integration into the European Union regarding social protection and employment. This was stated by Cristina Jandîc, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, during the "Noi si Europa" show on Radio Moldova. She noted that recent discussions in Brussels, which were part of the bilateral screening process, specifically addressed this area. European officials have expressed appreciation for the progress made by the authorities in Chișinău.

Official // Parliamentary elections set for September 28, 2025

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova has announced that the parliamentary elections will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This decision received support from 57 deputies. The official document will be published in the Official Gazette, after which the decision will formally come into effect.

Images of the Sumy tragedy projected in Parliament. Grosu criticizes the opposition’s silence: “It seems the Kremlin bosses won’t let you see them”

The Parliament session began today with a tribute to the victims of the Russian attack five days ago on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which left over 30 dead, including children. Video images of the devastated city were shown in the plenary session, and the deputies observed a minute of silence. Speaker Igor Grosu condemned the opposition's lack of reaction and reiterated the unconditional support of the Republic of Moldova for Ukraine. "Ruskii mir" does not mean peace or protection; it means tears and ruins, said the Parliament Speaker.

Serious accident in Florești district leaves one dead and four injured

A 59-year-old man died and four other people were injured in a serious road accident that occurred on the morning of April 17, on the G-55 road, between the villages of Cenușa and Vărvăreuca in Florești district.

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are one step away from opening EU accession talks, European Commissioner Marta Kos.

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos regards a new wave of enlargement by 2030 as “realistic” with Ukraine, Moldova, Albania and Montenegro leading the way. But she warns that progress hinges on merit and commitment by the EU candidate countries to deliver on required reforms, reports Agerpres.

Upcoming parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova draw EU scrutiny

The European Union is increasing its support for the Republic of Moldova ahead of the parliamentary elections in 2025. A delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defense, visiting Chișinău, highlighted the risks of external interference in the electoral process. Members of the European Parliament announced that European observers will monitor the elections.

Food supplement scam busted in Chisinau: 4 call centers raided, 6 people arrested

Six people – three men and three women, aged between 24 and 49 – were arrested in a large-scale scheme to fraudulently promote unauthorized dietary supplements. The products, of uncertain origin, including some expired, were brought, in part, from Odessa, Ukraine.

Maia Sandu: We must work tirelessly to join the EU soon

President Maia Sandu announced today from the Parliament that the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union should not be delayed for 10 to 20 years, but should be achieved within the next four years. She emphasized that this move is crucial for ensuring a secure and prosperous future for citizens. Despite the internal challenges the country faces, President Sandu stated that the key to stability and economic growth lies in European integration, which will offer protection and security to the population.

Accident in Comrat: a pedestrian hit by a car with foreign license plates

A man died on the morning of April 17, after he was hit by a car at the intersection of Eliberării str. and Cotovschi str. in Comrat municipality.

The Republic of Moldova is the main target of Russia's "Pravda" network; expert warns of significant disinformation impact

The Republic of Moldova is the country most affected by Russian propaganda from the "Pravda" disinformation network, according to a recent report by the Disinformation Observatory. The data reveals that between December 2024 and March 2025, there were 11,250 pro-Kremlin articles published per million inhabitants. This volume is more than 18 times higher than that in Romania and 56 times higher than the average in Western European countries.

Dorin Recean: This autumn’s elections will see renewed attempts at massive vote-buying

"We have seen how corruption in elections can undermine the sovereignty of a state. Millions of dollars were allocated by the Russian Federation, through the Shor criminal group, to manipulate democratic elections," Prime Minister Dorin Recean stated in an emergency address regarding justice. The Prime Minister emphasized that during the parliamentary elections in the fall, there will likely be further attempts at massive vote buying, and it is the responsibility of state institutions to combat this serious issue."

Giurgiulesti Port: Government plans state port expansion, EBRD looks for new investor for PILG

The Government and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will ensure that they comply with national legislation and protect the public interest while identifying a new strategic investor for the Giurgiulesti International Free Port (PILG). These clarifications were provided by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development in response to information released about the launch of the international tender by the EBRD and the current status of the Port.