Iași–Chișinău cycling tour gathers dozens to promote eco-mobility and road safety

Over 150 kilometres, in sweltering heat and after hours of cycling, nothing could deter the dozens of amateur cyclists who pedalled with passion from Iași to Chișinău. Accompanied by police officers from both sides of the Prut, they demonstrated that borders can be crossed with determination and energy.

Unauthorized landfill converted into green energy site: Photovoltaic park built in Vasilcău, Soroca

Soroca is investing in green energy! A former landfill in Vasilcău was transformed into a photovoltaic park with a capacity of 200 kilowatts. This project, funded by the national "European Village II" program, will contribute to local development and environmental protection.

Russia’s Ambassador-designate to Chișinău still not accredited: Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi explains

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova, Oleg Ozerov, is currently unaccredited in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that although attempts were made to grant accreditation, the process was postponed due to statements and actions by Ozerov that are considered unacceptable and threatening to the Republic of Moldova.

Iuliana Stețenco wins 2025 French Government Excellence Scholarship

A student from the Technical University of Moldova (UTM) was awarded the prestigious excellence scholarship for master's studies offered by the French Government in 2025. Iuliana Stețenco, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Computers, Informatics, and Microelectronics, is the only recipient of this scholarship from the Republic of Moldova. This scholarship is one of the most competitive international educational opportunities, designed for students with exceptional academic achievements.

“Let us not forget”: Survivors of soviet repressions share testimonies at the National Congress of Memory

Witnesses and survivors of Soviet repression must be encouraged to speak openly about the tragedies they experienced. This important message was highlighted at the first National Congress of Memory, held in Chisinau to mark the 85th anniversary of the Soviet occupation of Bessarabia and northern Bukovina. The authorities promised tangible support for initiatives aimed at preserving historical memory, including the creation of museums, the installation of commemorative plaques in every locality across the country, and the ongoing process of declassifying archives.

Paun Rohovei at the National Congress of Memory: “Indifference to our past suffering risks repeating history”

The current situation in Ukraine illustrates that totalitarian regimes do not vanish on their own. If they are not confronted, they perpetuate the same atrocities as in the past. The Ukrainian ambassador to Chisinau, Paun Rohovei, cautioned during the first National Congress of Memory, held today in Chisinau, that indifference to the crimes and suffering of our people creates conditions for history to repeat itself.

Nicanor Ciochină reappointed as interim mayor by local Council decision

Nicanor Ciochină, who is facing accusations related to a road accident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old teenager, was reappointed as the interim mayor of the village of Boldurești by a majority of the local council. According to ZDG, the councilors from the European Social Democratic Party (PSDE) and the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) voted in favor of Nicanor Ciochină's reappointment.

Igor Grosu at the National Congress of Memory: "Ignorance of history risks repeating it"

Witnesses and survivors of Soviet repressions must speak openly about the tragedies they experienced. The authorities will support the creation of museums, the installation of commemorative plaques in all localities nationwide, and the ongoing declassification of archives. This statement was made today by the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, at the first National Congress of Memory, which was organized in Chisinau, 85 years after the Soviet Union occupied Bassarabia and northern Bukovina.

The Republic of Moldova ready to begin EU accession talks. Popșoi: "The decision lies with Brussels"

The Republic of Moldova is ready to take the next step in its European Union accession process, Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi declared after European leaders officially invited the EU Council to open negotiation clusters with the country. Referring to advancing alongside Ukraine, Chișinău’s top diplomat emphasized that the decision rests with Brussels but reiterated Moldova’s strong desire for both countries to continue their European journey together.

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu on a working visit to Great Britain and Ireland

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, will pay a working visit to London and Dublin from June 29 to July 2. During the trip, he is scheduled to meet with his counterparts: Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament, and Verona Murphy, Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Irish Parliament.

Bender escapee arrested in Cimișlia

The inmate who escaped from Penitentiary No. 8 in Bender on May 16 was tracked down and detained by law enforcement. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, he was found last night in a village in the Cimișlia district, where he had been hiding to evade arrest.

NATO Deputy Secretary General: We're fully aware of Russia's actions in Moldova

NATO is closely monitoring Russian activities in the Republic of Moldova and continues to support Chișinău in countering Moscow’s hybrid threats. The Alliance's Deputy Secretary General, Radmila Šekerinska, emphasized that Moldova’s partnership with NATO stands to benefit from increasing its defense spending to 5% of GDP. In an interview with Teleradio-Moldova, Šekerinska stressed that all NATO allies are fully aware of the threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security.