Maia Sandu: "The Republic of Moldova, from its own experience, can speak to other countries about the risks to democratic processes"

In November, the Republic of Moldova will assume the presidency of the Council of Europe. One of the main priorities will be to adapt democracy to current realities. While artificial intelligence and social networks are not inherently dangerous, they can become tools of manipulation in the hands of malicious actors. These technologies have the potential to radicalize public discourse, create alternate realities, or isolate individuals within their own information bubbles. This situation ultimately undermines trust in democratic systems. President Maia Sandu welcomed the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, in Chisinau.

Tiraspol's solution for gas supply through Hungarian trader is not sustainable, Prime Minister

Prime Minister Dorin Recean stated after today’s Government meeting that the method proposed by Tiraspol for supplying natural gas to the Transnistrian region through a Hungarian trader, funded by a Dubai-based company, is not sustainable. He emphasized that the regime on the left bank of the Nistru rejected the solution put forth by the European Union due to pressure from the Russian Federation, which aims to maintain its control over the Transnistrian region.

Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset pays first official visit to the Republic of Moldova

The Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset pays his first official visit to the Republic of Moldova on 12-13 February, the institution’s office in Chisinau announced.

Mihai Popșoi attends the World Governments Summit in Dubai

Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi is participating today in the 12th edition of the World Governments Summit, taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This event gathers 30 heads of state and government, 140 government delegations, over 80 international organizations, and leaders of multinational companies, all to identify innovative solutions to global challenges.

Romanian political analyst: The extreme right aims to stage a coup. Whose interest does this serve?

“We can expect those who are trying to create unrest in Romanian political life to be successful. But whose interests would it benefit if such events unfolded in Chișinău or Bucharest? It would be in Russia's interest,” warned Cristian Pîrvulescu, political analyst, in an interview with Moldova 1 TV. He said that “the extreme right aims to stage a coup.” Some experts featured on the show “IN CONTEXT” anticipate that we may see significant political changes in Romania.

Transnistrian region secures gas after rejecting EU aid

The Moldovan government has approved a legal exemption allowing Moldovagaz to sign direct contracts for supplying gas to the Transnistrian region.

Tiraspol refuses European help, opts for Hungarian gas

The regime in Tiraspol has rejected the European Union's €60 million aid, which was intended to help reduce the energy dependence of the Transnistrian region, as announced by Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Expert: Accepting human rights conditionality is a test for the Tiraspol regime

Accepting human rights conditionality in exchange for European support to the Transnistrian region amid the energy crisis poses a significant test for the Tiraspol regime. The European Union's decision to offer assistance to the citizens of the Republic of Moldova during this crisis illustrates that it does not engage in discriminatory treatment, including towards those who may not support our country’s European path. Furthermore, the EU's commitment to help the left bank of the Nistru in addressing the energy issue shows that Brussels views this region as an integral part of the Republic of Moldova. These insights were shared by political expert Miahi Isac in the show Paralela 47 on Radio Moldova.

CEC seeks dissolution of the “Sansă” party, affiliated with Shor

The Central Electoral Commission is calling for the dissolution of the political party “Sansă,” which is linked to the oligarch Ilan Shor. Pavel Postica, the deputy chairman of the electoral authority, informed Teleradio-Moldova that a complaint regarding this matter was submitted to the Ministry of Justice. Postica stated that the political party failed to fulfil its legal obligations related to financial reporting, even during the period when its activities were restricted by a final decision from the Chisinau Court of Appeal. In response, the leader of “Sansă,” Alexei Lungu, denies the allegations and claims that he submitted all reports on time.

Cristian Pantazi on pro-Russian politicians: They are ready to betray their country for a few rubles

Four pro-Russian politicians from the Republic of Moldova, who were barred from entering Romania due to restrictions imposed by the Intelligence Service and the Ministry of Interior, have filed a lawsuit against the Romanian Border Police. Their access to Romania was denied following a collaboration between Bucharest and Chisinau, with authorities citing concerns that these activists could pose a security threat and be suspected of terrorism. This information was reported by Cristian Pantazi, the editor-in-chief of the G4Media.ro portal, to Moldova 1 TV.

EU offers Moldova 250 million euros to end Russian energy dependence

In order to reduce its dependence on Russian energy resources, the 250 million euro package for 2025 is equivalent to the total financial assistance the European Union has provided to the Republic of Moldova over the past four years, states Eugenia Gusilov, director of the Romania Energy Center, TV Moldova 1 reports.

Moldova’s EU-backed energy compensation plan explained

Authorities in the Republic of Moldova are working on creating a mechanism, which will be announced soon, to ensure that every household receives compensation for electricity, with the support of the European Union.