Mihai Popșoi visits Cyprus for Moldova’s Honorary Consulate opening

Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi will pay an official visit to the Republic of Cyprus on October 26–27, at the invitation of his Cypriot counterpart. This will be the first bilateral visit by a Moldovan foreign minister to Cyprus in the past 15 years.

Defence Minister: Russia seeks sensitive information as Moldova introduces polygraph tests

Military personnel and other members of Moldova’s National Army with access to classified information may be required to undergo polygraph tests as part of measures to prevent information leaks and strengthen institutional security. Authorities have amended the legislation and procured the necessary equipment to implement the new screening procedures. Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi said Russia continues to show strong interest in information held by state institutions, while the risk of attempts to obtain such information remains high.

Ukraine may share drone technologies with Moldova, Defense Minister

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are set to sign a new military cooperation agreement in the near future, which could potentially include the transfer of technologies for drone production and the development of defense systems. The document will establish the legal framework for closer collaboration between the two countries, though the countries will determine specific projects through further discussions.

Maia Sandu's first visit to Hungary: Talks on European integration and bilateral cooperation

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, met on Saturday in Budapest with Hungarian President András Baka and Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The discussions focused on the Republic of Moldova’s European integration, economic and energy cooperation between the two countries, and regional security, in the context of the war in Ukraine and Russia’s hybrid threats.

Chisinau rejects claims of economic pressure amid Tiraspol protest

Moldova's Reintegration Policies Bureau says a protest in Tiraspol on Friday seeks to create a false appearance of unity and shift blame for the region's economic crisis onto Chisinau.

STISC will add a deputy director. Vasile Tofan: “We face daily attacks on our information systems”

The Information Technology and Cyber Security Service (STISC), which manages government-related cyber incidents, will expand its team by adding a second deputy director. This new position will entail annual salary costs exceeding 770,000 lei. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan explained the change, citing the need to strengthen the response to cyberattacks targeting the Republic of Moldova's information systems.

New Romanian Prime Minister will visit Chișinău soon

Romania’s new Prime Minister, Luca Niculescu, will pay an official visit to Chișinău in the coming days. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan at the start of the government meeting on October 21. He noted that he had already held a phone conversation with his counterpart in Bucharest, who took office on October 20.

Maia Sandu thanks Ilie Bolojan and wishes success to Romania's new Government

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, wished the Prime Minister of Romania, Luca Niculescu, and the new Government in Bucharest success, while also thanking Ilie Bolojan for their collaboration. The head of state reaffirmed the Republic of Moldova’s readiness to support Romania, emphasizing that it “can always count on us.”

Expert: Moldova's priorities need to become concrete projects after the new Government's vote in Bucharest

The program of Romania’s new government—which received the backing of the Bucharest Parliament on October 20—includes ambitious priorities for the Republic of Moldova; however, these must be rapidly translated into concrete projects, argues political science expert Laurențiu Pleșca. Key areas of focus include expanding infrastructure, streamlining cross-border traffic, and boosting energy cooperation.

Russian occupation prevents Transnistrian region from appearing on the new map, Vasile Tofan

The Transnistrian region was not included in the Republic of Moldova’s new administrative reorganization into three regions, as the authorities in Chișinău do not exercise control over this territory. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan explained that the current priority remains reintegrating the region, rather than creating administrative structures that cannot, for the time being, be implemented.

Vasile Tofan on Ukrainian border guard incident: Institutions handled it responsibly

The incident on the Nistru—in which two Ukrainian border guards entered the territory of the Republic of Moldova while pursuing a man attempting to swim across the river—should also be viewed in the context of the war in the neighboring country, according to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. The head of government also said that national legislation applies within the territory of the Republic of Moldova and that the relevant institutions handled the situation responsibly.

Moldova secures Weimar Triangle backing for territorial integrity

Ambassadors from the Weimar Triangle reaffirmed support for Moldova’s sovereignty during talks in Chisinau on Monday, as Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi insisted the Transnistrian settlement must proceed strictly through peaceful diplomatic means.