“Turkey supports Moldova", says Ambassador Serebrian after presenting credentials to Erdoğan

The new Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Turkey, Oleg Serebrian, presented his credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday, September 9. This official ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Ankara.

ELECTIONS 2025 // Voters can request a certificate to vote at other polling stations on additional lists

Individuals who will not be at their permanent residence or valid temporary residence on the day of the parliamentary elections, scheduled for September 28, may request a certificate of voting rights from the electoral office of their polling station. This certificate will enable voters to cast their ballots at any other polling station within the country, using an additional electoral list.

Ex-‘Shor’ Party local leader fined 5.3M lei, banned from political office

The president of the Glodeni territorial office of the former "Sor" Party was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for complicity in receiving financing for the political party from an organized criminal group. This extended sentence was announced on September 8 by the Chisinau Court based in Buiucani.

CSE approves 100 million lei for farmers and Aluniș residents

The Government of the Republic of Moldova will provide assistance to farmers and citizens affected by late spring frosts and adverse weather conditions in July. This decision was announced by Prime Minister Dorin Recean during a meeting of the Commission for Emergencies (CSE).

IGSU team takes part in EU MODEX 2025 chemical and biological emergency drills

Rescuers and firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergencies (IGSU) are participating in the international exercise "EU MODEX LOT2 Latvia 2025," taking place in Riga, Latvia, from September 6 to 13. This training is conducted in accordance with European Union standards and aims to enhance the interoperability and institutional integration of the Republic of Moldova into the European civil protection system.

Former deputy director of SIS, accused of treason in Romania, detained for 24 hours

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy of the Republic of Moldova's intelligence service accused of leaking secret information to the Belarusian KGB, was detained for 24 hours, according to G4Media sources. He was questioned at DIICOT for about eight hours, G4Media writes.

France issues travel warning as unions call September 10 strike

Travel warning for Moldovan citizens who are in, transiting or intending to travel to France. A general strike is announced for Wednesday, September 10.

Maia Sandu meets European leaders, discusses democracy, security, and Moldova’s EU path in Strasbourg

The Republic of Moldova is set to assume the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe from November 2025 until May 2026. President Maia Sandu held discussions in Strasbourg with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, regarding the preparations for this transition. They talked about enhancing cooperation through the Republic of Moldova - Council of Europe Action Plan and adopting new measures to safeguard democracy and bolster resilience against external interference.

Political analyst: Russia’s hybrid war on Moldova targets the EU and democracy

The Republic of Moldova is at the forefront of confronting the hybrid influence of the Russian Federation. The elections on September 28 represent not only a test of internal democracy but also a security challenge for the entire region. Political analyst Laurențiu Pleșca said in a special edition of Moldova 1 TV that Moscow has refined its destabilization tactics, employing electoral corruption, disinformation, and the infiltration of institutions as strategic tools against European Union (EU) states.

Experts from 50 countries gather at the International Medical Tourism Forum

More than 100 delegates from 50 countries, including experts in medicine, tourism, and innovation, will gather in Chisinau for the seventh edition of the International Medical Tourism Forum, taking place from September 25 to 28.

EU pledges support for Moldova amid 'hybrid war' warning

The European Parliament has reaffirmed its support for Moldova's integration into the European Union.

Moldova: Renato Usatîi's racism row

A Moldovan politician's remarks about an MP's ethnicity have been condemned as racist by NGOs and experts.