Chisinau-Tiraspol tensions: Sandu rules out direct talks with Transnistrian leader

Chisinau rejects the idea of a direct meeting between President Maia Sandu and the Transnistrian leader, Vadim Krasnoselsky, who has called for talks with the country's president.

Moldova capital budget stalled: Mayor Ceban blames opposition

Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, is operating in October without an approved annual budget for 2025.

PM Recean steps down as Moldova names Munteanu as next leader

Moldova’s Prime Minister Dorin Recean is confident that Alexandru Munteanu, the governing party's nominee to lead the new Government, will move things 'in the right direction,' emphasizing that Mr Munteanu's experience suits him for 'the two aspects we had to address – security and justice reform, the cornerstones of a healthy economy.'

Moldova government spokesperson bids farewell

The Moldovan Government's spokesperson, Daniel Vodă, has delivered a farewell address following the Cabinet's final meeting before the results of the recent parliamentary elections are validated.

£600m UK drone investment for Ukraine, experts to Moldova

The latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, attended by more than 50 nations, including US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, will be co-chaired by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and his UK counterpart, John Healey.

Bucharest and Berlin: United on EU expansion and Black Sea security

Romania has reiterated its strong support for the European Union’s enlargement process, focusing on the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans.

Moldova: PM candidate Munteanu confirms PAS discussions amid transparency pledge

Economist and businessman Alexandru Munteanu has issued his first public statement since being nominated for the post of Prime Minister of the former Soviet republic of Moldova.

Romania vows full military support for Moldova against Russia attack

Romania’s President Nicușor Dan said the Republic of Moldova faces “no military threat” as long as Ukraine resists, and ruled out the possibility of a Russian attack on the country.

Ceban rules out ministerial role, stays Chișinău mayor

Chișinău mayor Ion Ceban says he hopes to secure parliamentary solutions for some of the capital's issues.

REACTIONS | Dorin Recean’s exit from politics and who might replace him

Experts recommend that the new Cabinet of Ministers prioritize several key areas: economic growth, justice reform, accelerating European integration, improving the quality of life, reducing inflation, and increasing pensions. They emphasize the importance of having a diverse cabinet composition that includes not only representatives from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) but also professionals from various fields and other political parties. This diversity will help ensure effective contributions to the consolidation of reforms.

'Veiled threat': Kremlin warns Moldova could follow Ukraine’s path

Moscow has accused Chisinau of "clinging to power" and adopting an "unfriendly" stance towards Russia following the Moldovan government's approval of the National Military Strategy for 2025–2035. This statement was made by Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman for the President of the Russian Federation, in a comment to the Russian press. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chisinau has not yet responded to these accusations. Meanwhile, experts warn that the Kremlin poses a security threat to the Republic of Moldova by maintaining its troops on Moldovan territory.

Olga Ursu and Angela Cutasevici take deputy mandates

Chisinau is now without two deputy mayors, Olga Ursu and Angela Cutasevici, who were elected to the new Parliament as candidates from the "Alternative" Electoral Bloc. The announcement was made by Ion Ceban, who previously stated that he would continue in his role as mayor.