EU redirects €135m to Ukraine and Moldova from Russia and Belarus funds

The European Union is redirecting €135 million to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova from funds that were suspended for Russia and Belarus, MEP Siegfried Mureșan has said.

Moldova's Anti-Corruption Centre appoints new deputy director

The Moldovan Parliament has appointed Alexandr Pânzari as deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Center (CNA). Pânzari has been serving as head of the CNA's North Directorate and was nominated for the position by CNA Director Iulian Rusu.

SSC to meet to assess Moldova's energy security

President Maia Sandu will convene the Supreme Security Council (SSC) on Thursday, August 17, to assess the country's energy security capabilities for the 2023-2024 heating season.

Ukraine pledges to keep Russian forces out of Moldova

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has vowed that his country will not allow Russian aggression to reach the borders of Moldova.

Law on external evaluation of judges and prosecutors returned to Parliament for review

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has returned the law on the external evaluation of judges and prosecutors, approved at the end of July by the parliamentary majority of the Action and Solidarity Party, to Parliament for review.

Moldova seeks foreign aid at next edition of Support Platform

The next edition of the Support Platform for the Republic of Moldova will take place in Chisinau on 17 October, President Maia Sandu said at the opening of the Ambassadors' meeting. The head of state stressed that the authorities of our country will discuss with development partners the needs for foreign aid and other topics of interest.

Moldova aligns itself with EU sanctions against Russia and Iran

The Republic of Moldova has joined the European Union's new sanctions framework against Iran, which provides military support to the Russian Federation.

Gagauz MPs seek revision of VAT refund draft law

Gagauz People's Assembly deputies are seeking revision of a draft law that would see economic agents in the autonomy refunded VAT from the local budget, rather than the national budget.

Moldovan ambassadors to meet in Chisinau to discuss foreign policy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MFAEI) of Moldova is organising a meeting of Moldovan ambassadors in Chisinau from 16 to 17 August 2023. The event will be opened by President Maia Sandu and Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu.

Moldova's European model of development a guarantee of security and prosperity

The European model of development is a guarantee of security and prosperity, which the Republic of Moldova should have adopted immediately after declaring independence, according to participants in the public debate with the title "The Price and Effects of Independence", organised by the IPN Agency. In their opinion, in the early 1990s there was no political class to promote this goal.

Moldova denounces CIS agreement on disarmament

Moldova has denounced another agreement with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The agreement refers to the creation of a joint advisory commission on disarmament issues. Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi considers the denunciation of the document to be opportune, as the agreement has not been implemented in the country since it was signed in 1992, and is no longer relevant.

Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office disagrees with judges' decision to free Vladimir Andronachi

The Head of the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Veronica Dragalin, has responded to the release from house arrest of former MP Vladimir Andronachi on "personal guarantees" worth 22,000 lei, provided by two mayors from Cahul district, a religious leader, and a civilian. He is charged on several counts in the criminal cases - Bank Fraud and Metalferos. Current legislation does not allow the appeal of the decision in court.