EU confirms Moldova–EU Summit on June 22 in Brussels

On June 22, President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova will participate in the second Moldova-European Union Summit in Brussels. This historic event will also feature the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who will represent the EU.

Farmers protest, accusing lack of government dialogue and criticizing budget policy draft

The Council of the "Forța Fermierilor" Association decided to organize a large regional protest featuring agricultural equipment on June 24. This decision comes in response to the lack of dialogue regarding the association's demands submitted to the Ministries of Agriculture and Finance.

Moldovan diplomacy reshuffled: New ambassadors and a state secretary appointed

On June 17, the Cabinet of Ministers convened and approved several changes in the diplomatic corps of the Republic of Moldova. This included the appointment of a new Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice, as well as a new head for the Chisinau Territorial Office of the State Chancellery.

Venice Commission confirms mixed judge evaluation mechanism meets EU standards

The Ministry of Justice's proposed mixed mechanism for verifying judges' integrity, both internally and externally, is endorsed by the Venice Commission. They regard this initiative as "legitimate and justified" and in line with European standards.

SIS warns: Russian services collect Moldovan citizens’ data for scams

The special services of the Russian Federation are extensively collecting personal data from Moldovan citizens for use in fraud operations, according to a warning issued by the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS).

Moldova wins four medals at European Physics Olympiad in Sweden

The Olympic team from the Republic of Moldova achieved remarkable success at the European Physics Olympiad held from June 12 to 16, 2026, in Gothenburg, Sweden. The team won a total of four medals: one gold, two silver, and one bronze. This impressive performance was accomplished by four students from Chisinau, competing against approximately 200 participants from 43 countries, as reported by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC).

Only one in ten Moldovan localities has sewage

In the Republic of Moldova, about 65% of localities are connected to water supply systems; however, access to sewage services remains significantly lower. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for 2025, only 109 villages and 55 cities have access to public sewage systems. Over the past year, the number of localities connected to these services increased by just 6%.

Non-religious citizens become Moldova’s second-largest group after Orthodox Christians

In the Republic of Moldova, after the significant majority of individuals identifying as Orthodox Christians (94.3%), the second-largest group is people without a declared religion, accounting for 1.5% of the population (approximately 37,000 individuals).

Trump urges Russia-Ukraine deal citing massive combat losses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump discussed strategic defense co-production and peace prospects at the G7 summit in Évian, France. The bilateral talks focused on securing manufacturing licenses for anti-ballistic missiles to bolster Ukraine's long-term air defense capabilities.

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha gains millions of followers

Former Zimbru Chisinau goalkeeper Vozinha became a global social media sensation following Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw against Spain at the World Cup. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was named player of the match after delivering multiple outstanding saves.

Moldova pension system strained by low contributor-to-retiree ratio

Moldova’s parliament completed its review of the 2025 social security budget, exposing severe structural vulnerabilities behind a nominal financial surplus.

EU Parliament probes lawmaker over unofficial Russian diplomacy

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has launched an ethics probe into Luxembourgish MEP Fernand Kartheiser.