Government change must be swift to sustain reforms and EU talks

The Republic of Moldova cannot afford a prolonged period without a functioning Executive. The next Prime Minister will need to continue reforms and ensure transparency in the management of state assets. From the standpoint of European institutions, the government's resignation is an internal matter that does not impact accession negotiations, provided that the commitments made are upheld.

Gagauzia People's Assembly elections set for November 15

The People's Assembly of Gagauzia has scheduled elections for deputies on November 15. This decision was made by a majority vote during an extraordinary session held on July 3, following the election of the new Speaker of the Legislature, Valentin Gaidarji.

88 young specialists join Moldova's medical system

The Republic of Moldova’s medical system will welcome 88 new young specialists. The Ministry of Health has assigned graduates from the bachelor's degree program at the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) "Nicolae Testemițanu," class of 2026. These graduates will soon begin their work in medical institutions across the country.

Chișinău and Bucharest, two Romanian crises. Cioroianu: "When one actor takes everything, conflicts arise"

The Republic of Moldova and Romania are currently experiencing political instability, highlighted by the resignation of Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu in Chișinău and a deadlock in forming a new government in Bucharest. While the crises stem from different causes, there are notable similarities. According to Adrian Cioroianu, a former Foreign Minister of Romania, a single party or leader is attempting to claim exclusive control of the agenda for European integration or major reform initiatives.

Ilan Shor's controversial war zone amusement park project

Ilan Shor, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for bank fraud and is currently hiding in Moscow from the Moldovan justice system, has announced a “large-scale project” in the Russian Federation. His company, A7, is reportedly constructing an amusement park in the Kursk region, an area that is often affected by alerts and attacks due to its proximity to the front lines.

EU gives green light for Moldova and Ukraine to open Cluster VI talks

The member states of the European Union (EU) have unanimously agreed to begin opening a new cluster in the accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, focusing on external relations. This announcement was made on July 3, as reported by Euronews.

Perciun confirms disagreements with Munteanu on fiscal policy

The Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, confirmed that he discussed budgetary and fiscal policy with outgoing Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. He noted that certain issues that had not been fully addressed within the Government were reflected in the policy and had caused significant dissatisfaction in society. These statements were made following remarks by President Maia Sandu, who said that the only objection Alexandru Munteanu raised to the submission of the mandate concerned his interpersonal relationship with Dan Perciun.

Three room homes dominate Moldova. One third lack water and sewer access

The area of ​​the housing stock in the Republic of Moldova was, on January 1, 2026, about 93.3 million square meters, equivalent to over 93 square kilometers. For a visual comparison, the total area of ​​all housing in the country exceeds the combined territory of three microstates: San Marino, Tuvalu and Monaco.

"Beginning of the end" or "system failure": Opposition reacts to Alexandru Munteanu's resignation

The resignation of Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, announced on Friday, July 3, comes just eight months after his inauguration and is seen by the opposition as evidence of a crisis within the ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS). The opposition claims that society is likely to expect early parliamentary elections as a result. Meanwhile, Igor Grosu, the leader of the parliamentary majority, expressed gratitude to Alexandru Munteanu for "accepting to serve during such an intense period for our country" and for "the efforts made alongside other colleagues in the Government."

Moldova's installed renewable energy capacity has topped 1.06 GW

In the first five months of this year, renewable energy production capacities in the Republic of Moldova increased by 86.88 MW, reaching a total of 1,067 MW installed nationally by the end of May.

Moldova launches construction of its first five kilometers of highway, with a joint customs crossing to Romania

A 5.1-kilometer section of highway will be constructed in the Republic of Moldova for the first time. This project is based on an agreement signed on July 2 in Bucharest between the governments of the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

Maia Sandu acknowledges Alexandru Munteanu's resignation, to begin consultations on a new prime minister

President Maia Sandu takes note of Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu's resignation and will begin consultations with parliamentary factions next week to appoint a new Prime Minister.