Eugen Osmochescu, nominee for Minister of Economy: "We expect 1–2% economic growth in the first 100 days"

The initiatives suggested by the new leadership of the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) could result in economic growth of 1 to 2 percent "within the first 100 days" following their inauguration, according to Eugen Osmochescu, the candidate proposed for the position of Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization.

"Gheorghe Asachi" Lyceum director placed in 30-day detention for alleged corruption

The director of the "Gheorghe Asachi" Theoretical Lyceum in Chisinau, Natalia Bulat, and the representative of an economic agent, detained on October 30, were placed in preventive arrest for 30 days. The decision was made on Friday, October 31, by the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana.

Former MP Constantin Țuțu remains in custody for another 30 days

Former MP Constantin Țuțu will remain in pre-trial detention for an additional 30 days. The Centru Court of Appeal accepted the appeal from the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) on Friday, October 31. This decision follows the Chișinău Court's earlier rejection of the request to extend Țuțu's pre-trial detention and its ruling to place him under house arrest.

Cristina Gherasimov before the vote: "Ukraine’s example allowed us to apply for EU membership"

The Republic of Moldova has actively supported and will continue to support Ukraine’s European integration, particularly in light of Ukraine's application for European Union membership. This statement was made on Friday, October 31, by Cristina Gherasimov, the acting Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, during a plenary session of Parliament discussing the Government Program of the Munteanu Cabinet.

European Commissioner, in Chisinau: "Every reform and investment strengthens the economy and the place in Europe"

The European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, Maria Luís Albuquerque, reaffirmed the European Union's strong support for the Republic of Moldova. She expressed appreciation for the investments and reforms made by the authorities in Chisinau. At the high-level dialogue workshop titled "Finance and Economic Growth: Lessons for the European Path of the Republic of Moldova," held in Chisinau, Albuquerque emphasized that the implementation of the Growth Plan agreed upon with the EU, which amounts to 1.9 billion euros for the period from 2025 to 2027, presents a significant economic opportunity to enhance the country's competitiveness.

National Roads Administration has a new interim director

The National Roads Administration (AND) has appointed Ștefan Popa as its new interim director, who previously served as the institution's executive director.

Historic moment for Moldova: customs clearance speeds up after joining the Common Transit Convention

Beginning November 1, carriers from the Republic of Moldova will experience significantly faster customs control and will no longer face delays of hours, days, or even weeks as they did previously. This improvement is a result of our country's accession to the Convention on the Common Transit Procedure and the implementation of the New Computerized Transit System (NCTS).

Nicu Popescu resigns as MP; Maia Sandu names him special envoy for European affairs and strategic partnerships

Former Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu is resigning from his position as a deputy of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), a role he secured in the September 28 elections. He is stepping down to become the special envoy of the president for European affairs and strategic partnerships. His mission is to strengthen international support for the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union. This appointment was formalized by a presidential decree signed by President Maia Sandu on October 31.

Unlicensed 20-year-old driver jailed four years for killing pedestrian

A 20-year-old man, who was driving without a valid driver's license, injured a 70-year-old pedestrian who later died from the injuries. Chisinau Court based in Buiucani, sentenced the man to four years in prison, to be served in an open-type penitentiary.

ANOFM reports 12,500 job vacancies in October, mainly in light industry

Over 12.5 thousand jobs are vacant across the country at the end of October, according to the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) database. The most positions are available in the municipalities of Chisinau and Balti – 7,753 and 1,029, respectively.

Moldovan prosecutor dismissed for misconduct endangering public security

The prosecutor of the Soldanesti District Prosecutor's Office, Ruslan Stirbu, was dismissed due to poor management of criminal cases. The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) made this decision on October 30 after closed-door discussions.

Parliament will vote on 90 draft laws, clearing past backlogs

In 2025, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova was expected to vote on 236 draft laws as part of its National Program for Accession to the European Union. However, the previous legislature approved only 144 of these laws. Doina Gherman, the deputy speaker of the newly formed Parliament, stated on the show "IN CONTEXT" on Moldova 1 TV that the backlog of 92 draft laws needs to be addressed within the next three months.