Postal voting will be expanded in Japan and Australia for 2025 parliamentary elections

Citizens of Moldova residing in Japan and Australia will be able to vote by mail in the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28. The Parliament has approved a draft law in its first reading that allows for the partial extension of mail-in voting despite criticism from the opposition.

Works on the Vulcănești-Chișinău power line extended over a distance of 110 kilometers

The construction of the high-voltage power line from Vulcănești to Chișinău has progressed significantly, with approximately 70 percent of the line's total length completed. According to a press release from the Energy Projects Implementation Unit, over 130 pylons have been assembled, and 340 foundations have been constructed. The construction site spans 110 kilometers and is active in several localities across the districts of Cimișlia, Taraclia, Leova, and the Gagauz autonomy.

Prisoner who escaped from Taraclia penitentiary was detained

The man who escaped from Taraclia penitentiary was detained in the Tomai locality, Ceadîr-Lunga district.

Passport must be valid for 90 days for travel to Israel

Moldovan citizens planning to enter the State of Israel must possess a passport that is valid for at least 90 days. Additionally, they need an ETA-IL electronic travel authorization. This authorization is valid for two years from the date of issue or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. It is important to renew the authorization if there are any changes to the holder's name, gender, citizenship, or passport information.

Moldova 1 TV marks 67 years since its first broadcast

Today, April 30, 2025, the public television station Moldova 1 celebrates 67 years since its first broadcast—a defining moment for the media landscape between the Prut and the Nistru. With a history dating back to 1958, Moldova 1 is the oldest TV station in the Republic of Moldova and one of the longest-running in the region.

Press review // EU may separate Ukraine and Moldova on their path to membership

National publications cover the possibility of Moldova joining the EU by 2030. Current topics in the media remain the fight against domestic violence and disputes related to constructing a waste recycling center within the Chisinau municipality.

Expert about the elections in Romania: "The Republic of Moldova will have a say"

The presidential elections in Romania are entering a decisive stage, and the vote of the diaspora, including Romanian citizens in the Republic of Moldova, could have a significant impact on the final result. Sociology expert Tatiana Cojocari also explained in the show IN CONTEXT that the changes that have occurred in Romanian society will influence electoral choices. She anticipates different results compared to the previous election: "things have changed in Romania, and Moldovan citizens understand this."

Maia Sandu after the meeting with Antonio Tajani: Moldova values Italy's strong support

On the sidelines of the European People's Party (EPP) Congress held in Valencia, President Maia Sandu held talks with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani. During the event, the head of state is scheduled to hold several meetings with European leaders.

"We are a family, with the same rights and dreams." Igor Grosu urges diaspora to register for the fall parliamentary elections

The Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu urged Moldovans in the diaspora to register in advance for the parliamentary elections on September 28. The Parliament Speaker stressed the importance of this election, reiterating that it is "crucial" for the future of the Republic of Moldova.

The Republic of Moldova might progress independently toward EU accession

The European Union is considering the possibility of continuing the accession process with the Republic of Moldova separately from Ukraine, as Kiev's efforts are blocked by Hungary, Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, told RFE/RL. In an interview with RFE/RL on April 28, during a visit to Prague, Marta Kos said that she "cannot rule out a decoupling" of the two countries as early as June, when important decisions on the Union's enlargement are to be made in Brussels.

Maia Sandu congratulated Mark Carney on his victory in the Canadian elections

President Maia Sandu congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney for his success in Canada's parliamentary elections. The head of state emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries under the new leadership in Ottawa.

Moldovan businessman in Romania may support Tiraspol's regime

Oleg Babii, a businessman originally from Ribnita, is considered one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the metallurgical field, who indirectly contributes to the economic support of the Tiraspol regime. According to a 2014 Libertatea investigation, Babii created a network of companies in Romania that sell metallurgical products and cement from the left bank of the Nistru, thus supporting two key plants in the region.