New local elections in south Moldova settlement: residents to elect mayor on November 1, 2026
New local elections will be held for the position of mayor in the village of Cairaclia, southern Taraclia district, on November 1, 2026.At a today’s meeting, the Central Electoral Commission took note of the resignation of the mayor of Cairaclia village.On May 17, 2...
Moldovan parliament votes on ending of emergency state
The parliament has voted on the end of the state of emergency in the energy sector. The government’s proposal was approved today, with the votes of 69 MPs. Thus, the measure introduced in the context of the energy crisis will officially expire on April 25. In the parliament’s plenum, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu presented the report on the actions taken during the state of emergency, established on March 25.
Moldovan president says what is not allowed offline cannot be allowed online
President Maia Sandu today took part in the international conference titled, The Future of the ‘Marketplace of Ideas’ in the Context of the Rise of the Internet, Fake News and Artificial Intelligence: Challenges for Constitutional Courts.In her speech, the head of...
The silent power of memes
They are funny, provocative and sometimes tasteless. But memes are also powerful political tool, shaping our perception — usually without us noticing.
Retailers of Moldova to be required to display country of origin for food products
Retailers of Moldova will be required to visibly display the country of origin of food products, after the parliament today adopted, in the second reading, a draft law amending the law on domestic trade, voted by 59 MPs.The initiative belongs to a group of MPs from the Action...
Sandu and Grosu move to secure fair Gagauzia elections
Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Speaker Igor Grosu have initiated a high-level working group to resolve the electoral deadlock in the Gagauzia autonomy. The move follows urgent talks on April 23 with local officials and regional deputies.
New legal framework to unblock Gagauzia local elections
Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Speaker Igor Grosu have initiated a high-level working group to resolve the electoral deadlock in the Gagauzia autonomy. The move follows urgent talks on April 23 with local officials and regional deputies.
Moldova's Foreign Affairs Ministry warns: risk of refusal of entry into EU for Moldovan citizens after introduction of new border control system
Citizens of Moldova are facing increased difficulties when entering European Union and Schengen Area member states, particularly France and Germany, in the context of the implementation of the new Entry/Exit System (EES).According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE), as of ...
Lebanon should be part of an Iran peace deal, EU's Ursula von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the past weeks had shown how "security is indivisible." She said a deal with Iran should include Lebanon and respect its "soverignty and territorial integrity."
Mihai Popsoi at the Delphi Forum: Moldova’s European integration depends on economic reforms and strong institutions
The Republic of Moldova is pursuing rapid integration into the European Union, while relying on strong economic reforms and functional institutions to become a competitive member, Mihai Popsoi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated. He delivered the message at the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece, during a panel on the future of […] The post Mihai Popsoi at the Delphi Forum: Moldova’s European integration depends on economic reforms and strong institutions appeared first on Moldova.
How Iran is wielding the Strait of Hormuz as leverage
While the US is signaling a desire to negotiate, Iranians are playing for time — counting on the world's dependence on Persian Gulf energy exports and their strongest weapon, the Strait of Hormuz.
Chisinau police corruption: Prosecutors seek 30-day arrest
Moldovan prosecutors have formally requested a 30-day pre-trial detention for six officers from Chisinau’s Botanica Police Division. The officers were detained following a major anti-corruption probe.
Центробанк РФ в восьмой раз снизил ключевую ставку - до 14,5%
Центробанк в очередной раз снизил ключевую ставку - до 14,5% годовых. При этом регулятор повысил прогноз по средней ключевой ставке на 2026 и 2027 годы, указав на устойчивый рост цен и "неопределенность внешних условий".
Six Chisinau police officers face pre-trial detention
Moldovan prosecutors have formally requested a 30-day pre-trial detention for six officers from Chisinau’s Botanica Police Division. The officers were detained following a major anti-corruption probe.
Россия и Украина обменялись пленными по формуле "193 на 193"
Предыдущий обмен военнопленными между Россией и Украиной состоялся 11 апреля, тогда в страны вернулись по 175 военнослужащих и по семь гражданских.
Summit UE fără Orban: ușurare privind creditul pentru Ucraina
Liderii statelor și guvernelor din UE se reunesc în Cipru într-un context geopolitic tensionat. Pe agenda lor: războiul din Iran, creșterea prețurilor la energie și bugetul UE. Pentru moment, există și motive de bucurie.
Siguranța jurnaliștilor moldoveni pe agenda Consiliului Europei
Pe 23 aprilie 2026, la Chișinău, s-a desfășurat conferința internațională „Apărarea adevărului: abordări cuprinzătoare privind siguranța jurnalistică și jurnalismul de calitate”.
Владимир Зеленский прибыл на переговоры в Саудовскую Аравию
Владимир Зеленский прилетел в Саудовскую Аравию во второй раз за последние недели. Цель этого визита - укрепить сотрудничество в сфере безопасности, энергетики и инфраструктуры, заявил президент Украины.
Биеннале в Венеции: Россия и Израиль не смогут претендовать на призы
Жюри Венецианской биеннале заявило, что не будет рассматривать в качестве претендентов на награды работы из стран, лидеров которых обвиняет в преступлениях Международный уголовный суд.
Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy
The Iran war has forced thousands of Indian workers to leave their jobs in Gulf nations and return home. Their future remains unclear, and now India itself is feeling the economic impact.