Marcel Ciolacu resigns as PSD leader after election results

After the announcement of the partial results in the Romanian presidential elections, Marcel Ciolacu announced that he had resigned from the leadership of the PSD (Social Democratic Party).

Călin Georgescu’s rise: What it means for Romanian democracy

If the independent candidate Călin Georgescu wins the second round of Romania’s presidential elections, the country could face a situation akin to Bulgaria, which is led by a pro-Russia president, said Romanian political analyst Radu Magdin on the program Morning with Radio Moldova.

Law enforcement cracks down on vote-buying in Căușeni

National Anti-Corruption Centre (CNA)officers and prosecutors are conducting searches in Căușeni, south-eastern Moldova, as part of a new criminal case related to electoral corruption.

Romania and Bulgaria set to join Schengen in 2025

Romania and Bulgaria may fully join the Schengen Area for free movement in January 2025, Hungary's Interior Minister Sandor Pinter announced on Friday.

State budget secures teacher pay amid artificial crisis claims

The Ministry of Finance approved the allocation of 123 million lei out of the 209 million requested by Chișinău City Hall.

Gazprom talks critical for Moldova’s energy security in 2025

Energy Minister Victor Parlicov will depart for St. Petersburg on Monday, November 25, where he is set to hold negotiations with representatives from "Gazprom."

Moldova launches EU accession handbook for integration process

The "Handbook on Negotiations for the Republic of Moldova's Accession to the European Union" was launched on Thursday in Chișinău.

Ukraine warns of nuclear disaster risk, calls for IAEA measures

Ukraine has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to adopt stricter measures against Russia for its attempts to provoke a nuclear accident by targeting substations critical to the operation of nuclear power plants, according to Ukrinform.

Russia deploys 9M729 Oreshnik missile in Ukraine attack

9M729 Oreshnik This is the name of the new missile Russia used on the Ukrainian front in an attack on the city of Dnipro. The official announcement from Moscow came hours after Ukraine accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which would have been unprecedented, Digi24 reports.

Moldova cracks down on Interpol bribery scheme

This week, Moldovan authorities seized two vehicles worth over 1.2 million lei as part of an ongoing investigation into a corruption scheme that involved blocking Interpol Red Notices.

Moldova’s government reshuffle: New leadership for key ministries

Prime Minister Dorin Recean held a press conference in which he announced changes in the government.

Ukraine’s Victory Plan: Zelenskyy calls for urgent missile aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to his partners for their support with air defence systems and missiles, emphasising that systems like Patriot should not remain in storage but instead be sent to those capable of saving lives and in urgent need of them.