Border Police anniversary highlights regional cooperation

The Republic of Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine signed a Joint Declaration on June 10 to cooperate in combating cross-border crime, during a ceremony marking the 34th anniversary of the Border Police of the Republic of Moldova.

CMC member steps down to protect party’s reputation

Councilor Sergiu Crețu has resigned from his local election mandate in Chișinău. This decision was confirmed by both Crețu and Zinaida Popa, the president of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), which he was a member of. His resignation follows his exclusion from PAS, which was attributed to "incompatibility with the party's values."

Ion Ceban responds after losing lawsuit in Romania

Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban lost his first-instance lawsuit against Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu. In the lawsuit, he sought 1 leu in damages after being accused of having "complicated ties with Russia." Additionally, he was banned from entering Romania and the entire Schengen area for five years.

Government pushes new media law, opposition raises concerns

The Parliament is set to approve a new law that will regulate the media sector. This initiative was reviewed on Wednesday, June 10, by the Committee on European Integration. However, the opposition has raised concerns about two specific provisions: the registration of media service providers and the liability for published content.

Comrat deputies refuse to back interim president’s resignation

The discussion of Nicolai Ormanji's resignation as interim president of the People's Assembly sparked disagreements among the deputies from Comrat during the meeting on June 10. Some deputies left the room during the debates, leading to an interruption of the meeting when it became impossible to maintain a quorum.

Community-building organizations celebrated at Gala

Seven organizations and associations that contribute to community development in the Republic of Moldova were honored at the Civil Society Gala. They received grants to further advance their projects, highlighting the active role of civil society and emphasizing the need for ongoing support.

Paid parking case: Chirtoacă calls it a “bitter victory”

The former mayor of Chisinau, Dorin Chirtoacă, was acquitted by the Centru Court of Appeal in the paid parking case. He described the outcome as "a bitter victory" and mentioned that he does not rule out the possibility of continuing the trial if the decision is challenged at the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ). Meanwhile, the accusers have not yet made a decision, stating that "The Prosecutor's Office will analyze the feasibility of contesting the decision within the legal deadline."

Moldova hits 2030 EV target in advance

The Republic of Moldova has approximately 11,000 registered electric cars and over 81,500 hybrid vehicles, including plug-in hybrids. Experts predict that if the current growth rate continues, the number of fully electric cars could double by 2030.

Foreign Policy Committee approves new ambassadors

The Foreign Policy Committee of Parliament has approved the appointments of Inga Ionesii and Sergiu Gurduza as ambassadors of the Republic of Moldova to India and Portugal.

Romania seeks NATO support after drone incidents

Romania has requested NATO allies to temporarily deploy systems on its territory to counter Russian drones. This request comes in the wake of the Galati incident, during which a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building, resulting in injuries to two people. Support is needed until the new anti-drone systems purchased by Romania through the SAFE program are delivered.

Moldova HiTech Park seen as major growth driver

Moldova HiTech Park, the country's first advanced technological park of national strategic importance, spans 50 hectares in the Chisinau Arena area. It aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the business environment. The park is expected to create over 20,000 jobs and generate an economic impact of approximately 1.3 billion dollars, according to Doina Nistor, chairwoman of the Moldova HiTech Park Board of Directors.

Alexandru Munteanu will deliver speech at Sofia Summit

On Wednesday, June 10, regional leaders will convene in Sofia to discuss solutions for security and sustainable development in South-Eastern Europe during the South-Eastern European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Summit. Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu is scheduled to deliver a speech that will emphasize the importance of strengthening regional cooperation.