Presidential control: Moldova's Anti-Disinformation Center reform

The director of the Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation (CSCCD), recently brought under the President's authority, could be appointed for a four-year term or for the duration of the Moldovan President's mandate.

Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov remains unaccredited in Moldova

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova, Oleg Ozerov, is currently unaccredited in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that although attempts were made to grant accreditation, the process was postponed due to statements and actions by Ozerov that are considered unacceptable and threatening to the Republic of Moldova.

Mihai Popșoi: The Republic of Moldova is ready to launch EU accession talks and aims to advance together with Ukraine

The Republic of Moldova is ready to take the next step in its European Union accession process, Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi declared after European leaders officially invited the EU Council to open negotiation clusters with the country. Referring to advancing alongside Ukraine, Chișinău’s top diplomat emphasized that the decision rests with Brussels but reiterated Moldova’s strong desire for both countries to continue their European journey together.

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu starts an official trip to Great Britain and Ireland

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, will pay a working visit to London and Dublin from June 29 to July 2. During the trip, he is scheduled to meet with his counterparts: Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament, and Verona Murphy, Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Irish Parliament.

Moldova's EU future: Negotiation clusters set to open

The leaders of the 27 European Union member states have officially invited the EU Council to take the next steps in Moldova's EU accession process, by opening negotiation clusters when the conditions are met.

EU Council backs Moldova's accession, key vote looms

The European Council reaffirmed the European Union's strong support for the Republic of Moldova on its path to accession, noting the Commission's assessment that Moldova is ready to open the first negotiation chapter, which focuses on fundamental values.

Constitutional Court appointments spark Moldova political row

The Moldovan Parliament on Thursday appointed Liuba Șova and Nicolae Roșca as Constitutional Court judges for a six-year term.

Kickboxing event hides Russian security threat in Moldova

Some Russian and Belarusian athletes who tried to enter the Republic of Moldova for a kickboxing championship in Chișinău weren't just competitors. Instead, they were individuals employed by Russian and Belarusian security services, some with criminal records or on international sanctions lists.

EU–Moldova Summit: Negotiations and potential support for Chișinău, Janis Mazeiks

The EU-Moldova summit , set for July 4 in Chisinau, is described as "an unprecedented event" by Janis Mazeiks, the EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, in an interview with Agora. According to the ambassador, this high-level meeting highlights the significant importance that Brussels places on its relationship with Chisinau.

Russia detains Moldovan citizens to gain leverage over Chișinău, experts

Relations between the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation are becoming increasingly strained. Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) issued a new travel alert for the Russian Federation following multiple incidents of harassment against Moldovan citizens. The latest reported case involves the Russian special services detaining two Moldovan citizens, who they claim are undercover agents of the Intelligence and Security Service. Chisinau described these allegations as "unfounded and speculative." Experts believe that the detention of these two citizens is part of a broader information war that the Kremlin is waging against Moldova.

Vice-President of the European Parliament, Nicolae Ștefănuță, expected in Chișinău to support efforts against disinformation

Nicolae Ștefănuță, the Vice-President of the European Parliament, will officially visit Chișinău on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in his role as the High Representative for Democracy Support in the Republic of Moldova. During his visit, he will meet with President Maia Sandu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu to discuss the country's democratic priorities and the ongoing cooperation with European institutions.

Former ARBI head Serghei Carapunarlî proposed as deputy director of the National Anti-Corruption Center

The candidacy of Serghei Carapunarlî, the former head of the Asset Recovery Agency (ARBI), will be presented to Parliament for approval for the position of deputy director of the National Anticorruption Center (CNA). This decision was made by members of the Parliamentary Committee on Law, Appointments, and Immunities on June 25.