35 years since the proclamation of the "Gagauz Republic"

On August 19, 1990, a group of local deputies from southern Moldova met in the city of Comrat. The gathering took place as the Soviet Union was in the final stages of its collapse and the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic was experiencing a period of national revival. At the congress, they proclaimed the "Gagauz Republic."

The risks of informal work in Moldova

The number of undeclared work cases remains quite high in the Republic of Moldova.

Chisinau court suspends 4 political parties

Moldova's Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended four political parties, including the pro-Russian Victorie bloc, over allegations they are successors to a banned party.

Paid protesters recruited by Șor group face charges

Over 40 Moldovan people are under investigation by law enforcement after allegedly being recruited by members of the 'Șor' criminal group to participate in a paid protest on the evening of Monday, August 18.

Russia's Druzhba oil pipeline stops after Ukraine strike

The Russian Druzhba oil pipeline has ceased pumping crude oil following a series of Ukrainian drone attacks.

Washington summit: US and European leaders prepare for Ukraine peace

On Tuesday, August 19, Moldovan President Maia Sandu praised the “monumental” efforts by US and European leaders to end the war in Ukraine and pave the way for peace.

Transnistria's demand for more polling stations 'lacks legal basis'

A request from the breakaway region of Transnistria to open 41 polling stations for an upcoming Moldovan election "lacks a legal basis," according to a top official.

Moldova's Institute of Microbiology reopens

Researchers at the Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology (IMB) will now be working in modern conditions that are adapted to the current demands of science.

Russian interference looms over Moldova's vote

Moldova is set to hold a crucial parliamentary election on September 28. Analysts describe the vote as a "new referendum" on the country's pro-European trajectory, which has been under increasing pressure from hybrid aggression by the Russian Federation for several years.

Moldova's independence: US, Western Allies' initial stance

The independence of the Republic of Moldova wasn't just delayed by pressure from Moscow, but also by the strategic interests of major powers.

Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders meet for Ukraine summit

On Monday, August 18, President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House, where European leaders had already gathered for a crucial summit with both presidents to discuss the future of Ukraine and a peace agreement with Russia.

Lavrov’s ‘USSR’ Sweater Deemed Provocative by Moldovan Presidential Security Adviser

The Kremlin continues to lament the collapse of the Soviet Union and has aspirations to “rebuild the empire,” in part by reviving Soviet symbolism, according to Stanislav Secrieru, a presidential adviser on defense and national security. His comments followed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent public appearance at the U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska, where he wore a sweater displaying the inscription “USSR.”