Moldova's Sandu decries war's impact on values, receives Timișoara award

Moldovan President Maia Sandu denounced the "erosion of European and human values" wrought by the war in Ukraine during the ceremony for the inaugural "Timișoara for European Values" award bestowed upon her today.

Royals boost Moldova's EU dream: Sandu plants friendship tree

Underscoring close Moldova-Romania relations, President Maia Sandu met with Queen Margareta and Prince Radu at Săvârșin Royal Castle near Timișoara on Saturday.

Moldova debates merging municipalities: Cooperation vs. Amalgamation

While the voluntary merging of municipalities is one avenue to improve living conditions in Moldova, it shouldn't be the sole focus, argue representatives of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM).

Moldova: No military threat, hybrid war looms

Despite not facing an immediate military threat from Russia, Moldova remains on high alert for potential hybrid warfare tactics in the wake of the ongoing war in Ukraine, as reported by Digi24.

Transnistria blames Ukraine, Moldova doubts terror plot claims

Tensions simmer further in the breakaway region of Transnistria as its self-proclaimed authorities levelled accusations against Ukraine.

Estonia's justice: Moldova's reform blueprint?

Estonia's robust legal system stands as a beacon in the EU, boasting the second-highest Justice Scoreboard ranking after Denmark.

Moldova poised for EU membership, timing remains under scrutiny

MEP Siegfried Mureșan has expressed his hope for the European Union to initiate accession talks with Moldova before the upcoming European Parliament elections in June.

Trade dispute strains Moldova-Transnistria relations

Moldovan authorities are scrambling to support farmers caught in the crossfire of a renewed trade dispute with the breakaway region of Transnistria.

Oleg Serebrian: Tiraspol's "response measures" will not cause Chisinau to revise its position on the Customs Code

The decisions announced by Tiraspol, including the cancellation of the "preferential customs regime" for farmers from Dubasari, do not intimidate the constitutional authorities in Chisinau, announced the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Oleg Serebrian. According to the official, these "response measures" will not cause Chisinau to review its position regarding the new provisions of the Customs Code.

Lilian Darii was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry in connection with Chisinau's "unfriendly actions". Officials and journalists, banned in the Russian Federation

The Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Russian Federation, Lilian Darii, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in connection with the "unfriendly actions" of Chisinau. At the same time, several officials, including journalists, were banned from entering Russian territory, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow. "The decision of the Russian Federation is a regrettable one, but it is important to note that such measures are already commonplace in the agenda of the Russian authorities," Chisinau authorities said in reply.

Sweden allocates over 5 million euros to Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia for defense purposes

Sweden allocates over 5 million euros for defense purposes to Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, reads a press release of the Swedish Embassy in Chisinau. From this amount, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia will benefit from approximately 445 thousand euros each.

Transnistria tightens economic grip, Chisinau calls for fairness

Tensions simmer on the Dniester River as Transnistria, the breakaway Moldovan region, plans to introduce new customs duties and utility fees for businesses under Chisinau's jurisdiction operating within its borders.