Venice Commission urges softer penalties in Moldova's parliament code

The Venice Commission urged Moldovan lawmakers to drop proposed rules that would automatically strip deputies of their mandates for refusing the oath of office or accumulating prolonged unexcused absences.

Moldova taxi firms turn to foreign drivers to fill staffing gaps

Taxi companies in Chisinau are hiring foreign nationals, including Ukrainians and Uzbeks, as drivers seek immediate income and employers look for reliable staff amid labour shortages.

Moldova PM calls 14C heating remark a poor choice

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has criticised a minister’s remarks about living in 14C homes, arguing that outdated district heating systems prevent many households from controlling their energy consumption.

Kallas warns US diesel deal will fund Russia's war in Ukraine

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that suspending US sanctions on Russian diesel will provide Moscow with vital revenue to finance its continuing military aggression against Ukraine.

Tofan to discuss Ukrainian gas supplies in Kyiv

Moldova will explore natural gas imports from Ukraine as Kyiv eases export restrictions, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said, acknowledging delays in securing long-term supply contracts.

Saudi airport strike raises fears of wider regional war

At least 12 people were killed and 309 injured in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, Saudi authorities said, prompting a suspension of airport operations.

Moldovan authorities boost funding to counter mental illness

Nearly one in five Moldovan adults reports depression symptoms, yet fewer than two percent seek clinical assistance, public health officials revealed on World Mental Health Day.

Sandu says Romania union rests with voters as EU path remains key

Moldovan citizens alone must decide any prospective unification with Romania, President Maia Sandu said, underscoring that constitutional thresholds require broad national backing while European Union accession remains Chișinău's priority.

Bucharest calls on Kyiv to protect Romanian-language study

Romania urged Ukraine on Friday to preserve its Romanian-language school network, calling for firm legislative safeguards to protect minority mother-tongue education amid ongoing domestic reforms.

Sandu targets 2028 EU treaty while uncoupling breakaway conflict

Moldova is technically prepared to conclude individual European Union accession chapters, President Maia Sandu said, reaffirming Chișinău's ambition to sign an accession treaty by the end of 2028.

Moldovan president says Russian hybrid attacks exploit living costs

Constitutional neutrality offers no protection against Russian aggression, Moldovan President Maia Sandu warned, stressing that the Kremlin is actively weaponizing rising living costs and economic anxieties to undermine trust in democratic institutions.

Soviet-era records leave Moldovan centenarian tally in limbo

Moldova’s civil registry lists 1,119 citizens aged over 100, but authorities have confirmed only 32 are actually alive and collecting state pensions, officials said.