Deputy PM Mihai Popșoi, two years in office: “Strengthening the European path was and remains a key goal”

The Republic of Moldova is now a respected state with a remarkable level of international openness. Despite its limited resources, the authorities consistently provide assistance to citizens in need, with strengthening the country's European path remaining a central objective. These statements were made by Mihai Popșoi, the acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during the presentation of his activity report to the government led by Dorin Recean on Friday, October 24.

Russia declared responsible for abusive detentions and torture in transnistrian region - ECtHR decision

On 23 October 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued a judgment confirming serious human rights violations in the Transnistrian region. Four cases involving five residents of the region were successfully pursued by claimants represented by lawyers from the Promo-LEX Association. The Court established that the Russian Federation was responsible for illegal detentions, inhumane treatment, and restrictions on freedom of expression and movement. As a result, Moscow was ordered to pay a total of over 100,000 euros in compensation. While the Republic of Moldova was not found guilty, the judgment underscores the vulnerability of citizens living on the left bank of the Nistru and emphasizes the urgent need for protective measures.

CSP approved the appointment of three prosecutors as deputy chief prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (SCP) has approved the appointment of three prosecutors as deputy chief prosecutors of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (APO). The positions have been assigned to Victor Muntean, Ina Frunză-Bargan, and Ion Pripa, as proposed by the chief prosecutor of the APO, Marcel Dumbrăvan.

Moldova students use EU board game to learn about accession

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.

Navalny: Russia moves to designate ACF a 'terrorist group'

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.”

Nato Chief Mark Rutte seeks Trump’s help to end Russian aggression in Ukraine

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte is in Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump.

Why Putin wants Donbas: Russia's military stronghold goal

Russian President Vladimir Putin is once again trying to obtain through political and diplomatic pressure what he failed to conquer by force.

€88m Louvre jewel heist highlights museum security flaws

The Louvre Museum reopened on Wednesday, 22 October, three days after a heist in which royal jewels valued at €88m were stolen, France24 reports.

Kyiv extends martial law and boosts defence budget by $7.7bn

Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday approved a budget amendment that boosts the defence budget by $7.7bn, and extended martial law and general mobilisation until February 2026.

Moscow plans to seize property in occupied Ukrainian regions

Russia has approved plans to nationalise homes considered "ownerless" in the occupied Ukrainian regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.

Content creators and activists meet in Chișinău to boost democracy via social media

Around 50 activists and content creators from former Soviet states have gathered in Chișinău to discuss social media’s potential role as a tool for promoting democracy and freedom of expression.

CNA searches at a former interim president of the Edinet Court

A former interim president of the Edineț Court is being investigated in a case involving influence peddling. He is accused of demanding money to sway a court decision. Officers from the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA) and prosecutors from the Chișinău Municipal Prosecutor's Office conducted searches at the magistrate's home, office, and car, confiscating documents and other items relevant to the investigation.