Moldova officially notifies Russia on cultural center closure

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) has officially notified its counterpart in Moscow about the closure of the Russian Cultural Center in Chișinău.

Moldova’s high divorce rate: 9,500 dissolutions against 14,800 marriages

Marriage numbers are plunging while the high divorce rate remains an alarming constant.

FIA White Book 2025: Justice reform is key to secure Moldova investment climate

Justice reform in Moldova, widely considered the most significant obstacle for the Moldova business environment, dominates the 2025 edition of the FIA White Book 2025, published by the Foreign Investors Association (FIA).

Dmitry Constantinov: Prosecutors demand 13-year prison sentence

Prosecutors are seeking a 13-year prison sentence for Dmitry Constantinov, the former President of the Gagauzia People's Assembly. He is currently on trial for abuse of power and embezzlement charges.

Siegfried Mureșan: Moldova's European integration is now irreversible

The Republic of Moldova EU accession process is currently at a favorable juncture, and the current pace of reforms is set to make the country's European integration trajectory irreversible within the next four years, according to Siegfried Mureșan, President of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova urges EU to start accession negotiations on three clusters

The Parliamentary Association Committee Republic of Moldova – European Union (PAC RM–EU) urged the European Union to open Moldova EU accession negotiations on three clusters by the end of this year.

Munteanu: Russian ambassador's drone response is arrogant and mocking

The Republic of Moldova must manage its relations with the Russian Federation "with firmness, but also prudence," states Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

Moldova reaffirms support for Ukraine, boosts resilience

The Republic of Moldova has reaffirmed its unconditional support for Ukraine and is actively bolstering its own national resilience with the backing of strategic partners.

Trump administration slashes immigrant work permits to 18 months

The Trump administration is slashing the validity period for work permits granted to numerous categories of immigrants.

Munteanu: Leușeni arms smuggling case not a systematic operation

The arms smuggling case, registered on November 20 at the Leușeni customs crossing, is likely an isolated incident rather than a "systematic" operation, according to Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

New minimum cigarette price in Moldova set at 46.59 lei

Cigarettes and cigarillos in Moldova will see a 10% price hike starting January 1, 2026, after the State Tax Service (SFS) set a new minimum retail price (reference price) for a standard pack of 20 units at 46.59 lei.

UK to transfer €9.1 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

The UK government is prepared to transfer frozen Russian assets valued at eight billion pounds (approximately €9.1 billion) to Ukraine, according to The Times, citing a Cabinet source.