Chisinau honors 9/11 victims. Maia Sandu: "September 11 showed solidarity's power"

The September 11 attacks not only targeted the United States but also challenged the foundational principles of free societies, including human dignity, freedom, and the rights of individuals to think, express themselves, believe, and make choices. This statement was made by President Maia Sandu during a ceremony commemorating the approximately 3,000 victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Moldova aims to enhance economic ties and partnership with Hungary

The Republic of Moldova aims to strengthen its strategic partnership with Hungary, which was initiated in 2020. President Maia Sandu conveyed this interest during a phone call with Hungary's Prime Minister, Péter Magyar.

Opposition seeks explanations from ministers, but the PAS majority rejected the requests

A number of ministers were summoned to Parliament at the request of opposition MPs to explain several issues. They sought answers on the tender for the expansion of Chisinau International Airport, delays in various road infrastructure projects, the compensation mechanism for the cold season, and the reasons for delays in work on the Chisinau-Vulcănești power line. However, the majority party, PAS, did not support the initiatives.

September 11 victims commemorated in Parliament. Grosu: "This day shows peace's fragility"

At the beginning of the Parliament session on September 10, the deputies of the Republic of Moldova observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Speaker Igor Grosu stated that this day serves as a reminder of how fragile peace can be and how quickly a society can be affected, especially in light of the aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, which borders our country.

Dodon refuses to discuss drones exploding in the Republic of Moldova with Russian officials, preferring to talk about "cheap gas"

Socialist leader Igor Dodon has stated that he does not intend to discuss the falling and exploding drones in the Republic of Moldova with Russian officials. Instead, he is focusing on securing "cheap gas" for the country. Dodon clarified that he is not a government representative and therefore cannot raise this matter with Moscow. However, he acknowledges that these incidents pose risks to national security.

Igor Grosu denies Stoianoglo is PAS' hidden candidate in Gagauzia

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has not yet selected a candidate for the governor of Gagauzia. The party's leader, Igor Grosu, has dismissed opposition speculation that former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo would be an unofficial PAS candidate. Grosu emphasized that the government's primary goal is to ensure a fair electoral process in Gagauzia, free from outside influence, and to prevent electoral corruption.

Russian drone disrupts air traffic in Moldova. Zelensky's plane takes off late

On September 8, a Russian drone entered Moldovan airspace without authorization, resulting in a temporary closure of the airspace and delays for the plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Dumitru Ciorici, the spokesperson for the Chisinau Government, confirmed this after Norwegian media reported that the Ukrainian leader's aircraft was "almost hit" by the drone while preparing for takeoff.

Moldova to overhaul district administration and empower mayors

The Moldovan government is preparing to consolidate its 32 districts into 10 or fewer regional units while devolving greater fiscal and administrative powers directly to local town halls.

Moldova lawmakers clash over Russian depot at Cobasna

Moldova can only secure the evacuation of the Cobasna ammunition depot through Western-backed diplomacy under the 1999 Istanbul commitments, ruling party lawmaker Vasile Grădinaru said during a radio broadcast.

Nine ambassadors presented accreditation letters to Maia Sandu, four from EU states

On September 7, President Maia Sandu received the letters of accreditation from nine newly appointed ambassadors to the Republic of Moldova. Among them, four represent European Union member states: Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands. This marks the first time that both Estonia and Norway will have ambassadors residing in Chisinau.

OSCE Mission reaffirms support for Moldova's stability

The OSCE Mission to the Republic of Moldova is committed to promoting the country's security, stability, and prosperity while continuously adapting to the evolving regional security environment. These commitments were reaffirmed on September 7 by the new Head of the Mission, Christopher W. Smith, during a meeting with President Maia Sandu.

Stoianoglo suspends his deputy mandate to run for Gagauzia governor

On September 7, Alexandr Stoianoglo, the deputy of the parliamentary faction of the "Alternativa" Bloc, announced his candidacy for the position of governor of Gagauzia. The former prosecutor general, who is originally from Gagauzia, stated that he would suspend his parliamentary mandate for the duration of the campaign. He also mentioned that he would release his electoral program, which will include objectives, deadlines, and sources of financing, at a later date.