PA and SIS deny allegations of espionage by Arina Spătaru

Members of the Coaliția pentru Unitate și Bunăstare (CUB) party have demanded explanations from the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA) and the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) regarding the operation in which the president of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), Arina Spătaru, was involved.

Erdogan: Turkey to ratify Sweden's NATO membership if US approves F-16 sale

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on September 26 that the Turkish parliament would ratify Sweden's NATO membership if the United States approves the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara.

ECB confirms €200 and €500 notes will remain in circulation

News reports in some countries claiming that Europol or the European authorities have decided that the €500 and €200 banknotes will be withdrawn from circulation are false. The €200 and €500 notes will continue to circulate and can be exchanged at any time at any national central bank in the euro area. The announcement was made by European Central Bank communicators.

Moldova's Renaissance Party accuses government of rights abuses

The Renaissance Party will send a letter to foreign missions accredited in Moldova to express concern about the systematic violation of civil and political rights and the intimidation of the opposition, the party's spokesperson Olesea Vitneanskaia said on Tuesday.

Moldova's president delays signing decree appointing new Gagauz leader

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has said she will not sign the decree appointing Evghenia Guțul as the new leader of the Gagauz Autonomous Region until she receives more information about a criminal case against Guțul.

High energy costs force Moldova to import more vegetables

The domestic market cannot be fully supplied with vegetables throughout the year due to the high cost of electricity and gas, according to Moldovan Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Vladimir Bolea.

New design unveiled for Moldova's National Philharmonic

The architectural design for the renovation of the National Philharmonic of Moldova was presented at the Cultural Forum, which was held for the first time in Chișinău. Architects say the vision is based on a modern approach, and the future concert hall will meet acoustic performance standards.

Maia Sandu vows to push for electronic case registry

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Monday that she will continue to push for the creation of an electronic case registry at the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the National Anticorruption Center. She also said that the Pre-Vetting Commission will continue its work despite criticism and resistance.

The CEC has ruled in favour of the Balti constituency commission that refused Marine Tauber registration in the electoral race

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) today rejected the complaint of MP Marina Tauber, who challenged the refusal of the Balti Constituency Commission to register her as an independent candidate in the race for mayor of Balti. The Balti electoral authorities refused Tauber registration on the grounds that she was a member of the "Shor" party, which was declared unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court on 19 June.

Moldovan students need to develop digital skills to compete with robots

The Ministry of Education and Research in Moldova has warned that young people who do not learn the skills of the future will find it harder to find jobs.

Moldova, France to intensify defence cooperation

Moldova and France have agreed to intensify their cooperation in the areas of defence and regional security. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean and French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu.

CEC announces new gender quota for local elections in Moldova

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced that parties that intend to participate in the 2023 local elections must comply with a minimum 40% gender quota for both sexes. The quota applies to all candidates for local councils, including district and municipal councils.