Expert // About 1.9 million voters present in the country will participate in the general local elections of November 2023

About 1 million 970 thousand voters present in the country will participate in the general local elections of November 2023. The estimates were made by the expert in economic policies, Veaceslav Ioniță. According to him, from 2011 until now, the number of voters has decreased by 346 thousand.

Siegfried Mureșan: "If the reforms continue at the same pace, the Republic of Moldova could join the European Union in a few years"

If the reforms continue at the same pace as before, the Republic of Moldova could join the European Union in a few years. The statement was made in an interview for the Public Broadcaster “Teleradio – Moldova” by Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan.

Moldova's grape exports grow by 17% in value and 21% in volume

Moldova's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry announced on Wednesday that the country's grape exports grew by 17% in value and 21% in volume in the July-October period of 2023, compared to the same period last year.

Maia Sandu, in Granada: I call on leaders to fight against disinformation

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, arrived at the third edition of the European Political Community Summit in Granada, Kingdom of Spain. Before starting the event, the head of state told the media that today she will appeal to the European leaders to fight together against the interference of the Russian Federation in the internal affairs of our country.

Moldova seeks to boost energy security with Romania

The government of Moldova has initiated negotiations with Romania on a memorandum regarding projects to interconnect the gas and electricity networks of the two countries.

Moldova to rehabilitate 450-kilometre railway corridor with EBRD funding

The Moldovan government has approved the ratification of an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance the rehabilitation of a 450-kilometre railway corridor in the country.

Moldova to provide health insurance to stay-at-home moms

The Moldovan government has approved a new policy that will provide health insurance to stay-at-home moms until their children reach the age of two. The policy, which is expected to go into effect in 2024, is designed to ensure that all mothers have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their employment status.

Moldova's Renaissance Party accuses government of rights abuses

The Renaissance Party will send a letter to foreign missions accredited in Moldova to express concern about the systematic violation of civil and political rights and the intimidation of the opposition, the party's spokesperson Olesea Vitneanskaia said on Tuesday.

Moldova's president delays signing decree appointing new Gagauz leader

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has said she will not sign the decree appointing Evghenia Guțul as the new leader of the Gagauz Autonomous Region until she receives more information about a criminal case against Guțul.

The CEC has ruled in favour of the Balti constituency commission that refused Marine Tauber registration in the electoral race

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) today rejected the complaint of MP Marina Tauber, who challenged the refusal of the Balti Constituency Commission to register her as an independent candidate in the race for mayor of Balti. The Balti electoral authorities refused Tauber registration on the grounds that she was a member of the "Shor" party, which was declared unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court on 19 June.

IMF Mission to Moldova to discuss ECF, EFF, and RSF

Prime Minister Dorin Recean met on September 25 with members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation, led by Clara Mira. The agenda of the meeting included discussions about the 2023 consultations, the lending program, and the resilience and sustainability financing mechanisms.

Rocket fragments fall in Transnistria, Moldovan and Joint Peacekeeping Forces investigate

Fragments of a rocket fell in the breakaway region of Transnistria on Monday, according to the head of the Transnistrian delegation to the Joint Control Commission, Oleg Belyakov.