Maia Sandu signs decree appointing Alexandru Munteanu as prime minister–designate

President Maia Sandu has officially appointed economist Alexandru Munteanu as her candidate for prime minister. The decree was signed on Friday, October 24, following discussions between the president and the parliamentary faction of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS).

Minister Sergiu Lazarencu leaves the Recean Government to become a deputy

Another member of the new government will not be in the future Cabinet of Ministers. The acting Minister of the Environment, Sergiu Lazarencu, announced on Friday, October 24, that he is giving up the ministerial portfolio in favor of that of deputy after being elected on the electoral list of the Action and Solidarity Party in the parliamentary elections of September 28.

The European Council praises Moldova’s EU progress but withholds a date for opening talks with Chisinau

The European Council congratulates the authorities of the Republic of Moldova for their strong commitment and effective measures taken to safeguard the integrity of the recent electoral process. This recognition is based on the conclusions adopted on Thursday, October 23, regarding the Republic of Moldova.

More young Roma pursue studies: 110 merit scholarships from the Education Ministry this year

A total of 110 Roma students will receive merit scholarships valued at 1,200 lei per month for the 2025-2026 academic year. This support, provided by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC), aims to encourage young Roma to continue their studies and excel academically.

Moldova ends reliance on Russian gas, guarantees security

The former Soviet republic of Moldova says it is no longer reliant on Russian natural gas, having diversified its supply and advanced interconnection projects with neighbouring Romania and the European Union.

Moldova water crisis: 40% of population lacks piped supply amidst health fears

Nearly 40% of Moldova's population lacks access to piped water, despite the construction of more than 1,100km of new networks in the past four years.

EU Accession: How a board game is educating Moldova's youth

Dozens of students from European Clubs in the Republic of Moldova are participating in 'The European Course' board game this week, an initiative designed to deepen their knowledge of the European Union (EU) and the country's European integration process.

Russia seeks to label Navalny's ACF a 'terrorist organisation'

The Russian prosecutor general’s office has asked the Supreme Court to declare the Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF), the successor group to the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a “terrorist organisation.”

Moldova corruption: Life sentence prisoners freed in amnesty probe

A number of prisoners serving life sentences in Moldova were allegedly released due to possible corruption linked to an amnesty marking the 30th anniversary of the country's independence.

Moldova Party asks ECtHR for legal evidence check

The Moldova Mare Party requested the Chișinău Court of Appeal to refer the matter to the European Court of Human Rights for an advisory opinion regarding the legality of the evidence used in a case seeking to restrict its operations.

Moldova's corruption fight: Justice reform must be exemplary

Corruption, described as a "chronic disease," can only be controlled through the exemplary conduct of state institutions and the prosecution of well-documented, high-quality cases.

Moldova: Vishing scammer jailed five years for 87k lei fraud

A resident of Moldova's capital, Chișinău, has lost 87,000 lei (around £3,800) from her bank card after strangers fraudulently obtained her access password.