Marina Tauber sentenced to 7.5 years for illegal Șor Party funding

Former Moldovan MP Marina Tauber, who was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison, has been placed on an international wanted list.

Moldova and Eastern Neighbourhood: EU funding to rise by €25m

The European Parliament proposes a €25 million increase in funding for the Eastern Neighbourhood, including support for the Republic of Moldova, within the European Union Budget for 2026.

Justice reform crucial for Moldova’s economy, says US State Dept

Moldova has made progress in economic and democratic reforms but continues to face serious challenges from endemic corruption, excessive bureaucracy, and an unstable judiciary, a new US State Department report warns.

Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Russia failed to influence elections in Romania, Moldova

Russia attempted to influence the elections in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, but failed because the citizens of these countries prefer different values and perspectives, said Andrei Țărnea, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Romania, on Friday, October 3.

Moldova administrative reform: Local elections 2027

The planned administrative overhaul in Moldova could be implemented from next year, before the 2027 local elections, according to Igor Grosu, the Parliament Speaker and leader of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS).

Nicușor Dan: Moldova could join EU even sooner than 2028

The pro-Western victory following the Moldovan parliamentary elections on 28 September has energised Europe.

Maia Sandu claims Russia funded illegal election bribery attempts

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu has warned that the country’s 28 September parliamentary election should be seen as "a warning" for the whole of Europe.

Faster trade: Moldova and Romania establish joint railway border checks

Moldova and Romania have established a coordinated border control at the Fălciu–Cantemir railway crossing – the first of its kind on a rail line – applicable in both directions.

Moldova will present its democratic and electoral experience in Copenhagen, Cristina Gherasimov

During the European leaders' summit in Copenhagen, the Republic of Moldova will share important insights on the lessons learned from recent elections, the importance of protecting citizens' right to vote freely, and how the country has addressed its democratic challenges. This was announced by Cristina Gherasimov, the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, in an interview on the "We and Europe" show on Radio Moldova.

PAS leader in Romania: “Pro-European majority must speed up reforms”

Moscow will not give up its influence in the region, with disinformation and propaganda remaining the Kremlin’s main weapons. The statement was made by PAS leader and Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament, Igor Grosu, during his visit to Bucharest on Wednesday. In a Digi24 interview, Grosu said that after the election victory, the new pro-European majority in Chișinău must speed up reforms and stressed the need for close cooperation with Romania and the EU to counter Russia’s threats.

Mayor of Iași prepares documents to seek Moldovan citizenship

Mihai Chirica, the mayor of Iași, Romania, announced that he is in the process of collecting the necessary documents to apply for citizenship of the Republic of Moldova. He expressed his intention to become a citizen of Moldova immediately after the parliamentary elections on September 28. The mayor stated that this decision reflects a promise he made to the people he met during his campaign leading up to the elections.

'Their experience is needed here,' says Maia Sandu, promising new diaspora return initiative

President Maia Sandu announced the launch of a new program aimed at Moldovan citizens living in the diaspora who wish to return home. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to harness human potential and boost the national economy. The program will complement existing government initiatives, including the Return Assistance Service and various financing programs for business start-up and development, such as PARE 1+2.