Benefits outweigh losses: Ending duties on US imports will bring investment to the Republic of Moldova

Chisinau's decision to eliminate customs duties on imports from the United States represents a "visionary step," according to Moldovan Ambassador to Washington, Vlad Kulminski. He asserts that the long-term benefits will significantly outweigh any lost budget revenues.

May 1, abandoned by the Pro-Russian left: No mobilizations with Soviet Nostalgia in Chișinău

Labor Day, marked on May 1, is disappearing from the political agenda of the Republic of Moldova. This year, the Great National Assembly Square in Chișinău stands empty, while employees with a day off choose to spend time with family and friends, in parks or outside the city.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs appoints Dumitru Socolan as Secretary General, with over 30 years’ experience

Dumitru Socolan, the former ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Japan, has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

National Integrity Authority detects over 1.5 million lei unjustified wealth in case of Marina Tauber

Former MP Marina Tauber, who was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison in connection with the illegal financing of the former "Șor" Party, is now facing a new finding from the National Integrity Authority (ANI). Inspectors discovered a significant discrepancy of 1,555,258 lei between her acquired assets, reported income, and actual expenses incurred during the period from April 1, 2020, to December 10, 2024.

Maia Sandu signs decree: Alexandru Machidon becomes Prosecutor General

President Maia Sandu signed a decree on April 30, appointing Alexandru Machidon as the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Moldova. Machidon has been serving in an interim capacity since May 28, 2025. He is set to take the oath of office on April 30, 2026, at which point he will fully assume his duties.

Chișinău weighs EU accession before Transnistrian reintegration, experts

The Republic of Moldova may join the European Union before fully reintegrating the Transnistrian region. In this case, the implementation of EU laws and standards in the left bank of the Nistru could be temporarily suspended, following the model of Cyprus. Experts and officials involved in the Transnistrian settlement process believe this scenario is possible, arguing that Chisinau's European aspirations should not be hindered by the absence of a definitive political solution.

Sandu: EU by 2030, unification up to Moldovan voters

Reuniting Moldova and Romania could accelerate Chișinău's path to the European Union, according to President Maia Sandu. However, such a decision must be made by a majority of citizens. Sandu outlined these views in an interview published on April 28 by the French newspaper Le Monde.

Moldova aligns human trafficking fight with EU

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) convened the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings to assess state prevention measures and current challenges.

Popșoi: Defense investment key to countering drone threats

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi announced that Moldova will prioritize long-term defense investments over impulsive diplomatic reprisals following the discovery of a Russian drone in the capital.

Moldova trades traitor for SIS agents

A US-backed international swap freed two Moldovan Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) officers from Russian captivity. The multilateral operation took several months and actively involved the United States, Poland, and Romania.

Border with the Transnistrian region mined by Ukrainian forces; Chiveri says it frees up troops

Ukraine has begun mining the border with the Transnistrian region to free up some of the troops stationed there, allowing them to be transferred to the active front in the ongoing war. This assertion comes from Valeriu Chiveri, the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration. He stated that while the Russian Task Force (GOTR) on the left bank of the Nistru poses a security risk, it is not a significant threat.

Alexandru Munteanu attends the Three Seas Initiative Summit

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Alexandru Munteanu, is scheduled to visit Dubrovnik, Croatia, from April 27 to April 29, 2026. He will participate in the 11th edition of the Three Seas Initiative Summit (3SI). This event gathers political leaders from the participating states, along with representatives from international financial institutions and strategic partners from Europe and the United States.