PA and SIS deny allegations of espionage by Arina Spătaru

Members of the Coaliția pentru Unitate și Bunăstare (CUB) party have demanded explanations from the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA) and the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) regarding the operation in which the president of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), Arina Spătaru, was involved.

Maia Sandu vows to push for electronic case registry

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Monday that she will continue to push for the creation of an electronic case registry at the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the National Anticorruption Center. She also said that the Pre-Vetting Commission will continue its work despite criticism and resistance.

Moldova, France to intensify defence cooperation

Moldova and France have agreed to intensify their cooperation in the areas of defence and regional security. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean and French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu.

CEC announces new gender quota for local elections in Moldova

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced that parties that intend to participate in the 2023 local elections must comply with a minimum 40% gender quota for both sexes. The quota applies to all candidates for local councils, including district and municipal councils.

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.

Moldova to sign long-term agreement with UN World Food Programme

Moldova will sign a basic agreement with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to establish a long-term partnership to address food insecurity in the country, the foreign policy and European integration commission said on Monday.

IMF experts to assess progress of Moldova's IMF program

A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will begin its work in Chisinau today. The mission will negotiate Moldova's request for support under the new Resilience and Sustainability Financing Facility, the institution announced in a press release.

French defence minister visits Moldova

French Minister of Defense Sébastien Lecornu visits Moldova today at the invitation of Moldovan Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi.

Three more parties nominate mayoral candidates for Chisinau and Balti

The Party of Change has nominated its leader, Ștefan Gligor, as its candidate for mayor of Chisinau. The decision was made on September 23 following an extraordinary congress and the National Political Council, which concluded that there is currently no competent and credible candidate for the position of Mayor of Chisinau.

CSM member involved in corruption scandal to face parliamentary hearing

The Legal, Appointments and Immunity Commission will hold parliamentary hearings on September 25 in connection with the corruption scandal involving a new member of the Superior Council of the Magistracy (CSM), Iulian Muntean.

Expert: The Transnistrian dispute could move to a new stage of settlement

The Transnistrian dispute could move to a new stage of settlement, as both Ukraine and the Western partners would be interested in it, said expert Andrei Curăru on the "Paralela 47" show on Radio Moldova.

Expert: The organization of the Support Platform for Moldova demonstrates the country's ability to mobilize the support of Western chancelleries

The organization of the Support Platform for Moldova in Chisinau demonstrates the capabilities of our country to mobilize the support of Western chancelleries, and respectively, financial resources, said the expert from Bucharest, Mihai Isac, during the "Zi de Zi" show on Radio Moldova. The political analyst said, this means that the money must be invested intelligently in projects that would help the development of the Republic of Moldova.