Moldova needs malpractice law to protect doctors and patients

Moldova’s lack of a modern medical malpractice framework harms both patients and healthcare workers, according to medical management expert Rodica Rusu-Gramma.

Lithuania demands faster EU accession talks for Moldova and Ukraine

Lithuania has called for an immediate acceleration of EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova, urging Brussels to open all remaining negotiation chapters without delay.

Over 98% of Transnistria residents hold Moldovan citizenship

The vast majority of residents living in Moldova's breakaway Transnistrian region hold Moldovan citizenship, according to the latest figures from the Public Services Agency (ASP).

Russia weaponizes personal data to destabilize Moldova

Russian security services are transferring stolen personal data to organized crime syndicates to launch widespread phone fraud campaigns in Moldova, according to Alexandru Musteața, head of the Information and Security Service (SIS).

Moldova population drops 13.6% amid demographic crisis

Moldova is experiencing an unprecedented demographic crisis marked by continuous depopulation, rapid aging, and sustained emigration over the last three decades.

NATO leaders commit €70B to Ukraine at Ankara Summit

NATO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty as the Ankara Summit concluded on Wednesday, July 8. Allies agreed on major new defense investments, including at least €70 billion in military support for Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level planned for 2027.

Court upholds 10-year sentence for former BEM chief

The Centru Court of Appeal upheld the 10-year prison sentence for Viorel Bârca, the former interim president of "Banca de Economii" (BEM). The appeal court rejected both the prosecutors' appeal and the appeal filed by the defendant's lawyers against the sentence issued by the Chisinau Court in Buiucani in January 2024, deeming them both unfounded.

EP calls for opening all EU accession clusters with Moldova

The European Parliament is urging the Council of the European Union to promptly open all negotiation clusters with the Republic of Moldova. This request was made on the evening of Tuesday, July 7, after a debate in the Strasbourg plenary session regarding the annual report on Moldova's progress towards Europe. The Parliament also praised the reforms being implemented in Chisinau.

Moldova report adopted; EP urges faster EU integration

On Tuesday, July 8, the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the annual report concerning the Republic of Moldova's progress in its bid to join the European Union. The report praised the reforms implemented by the authorities in Chisinau and urged member states to promptly open all negotiation clusters, in line with the principle of meritocracy.

Moldova advances in EU talks with Cluster 6

The Republic of Moldova has received an official invitation to present its negotiating position for Cluster 6: "External Relations." This is in preparation for the formal opening of these chapters at an upcoming Intergovernmental Accession Conference. The invitation was issued in a letter signed by Ambassador Aingeal O'Donoghue, who is the Chair of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) and Head of the Irish Delegation, representing the country that currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU).

Over 7,000 undeclared workers identified in 2026

Since the beginning of 2026, over 7,000 people were found to be working "undeclared" as a result of national inspections conducted by the State Labor Inspectorate (ISM). Most violations of labor laws were reported in sectors where this issue is most prevalent, including agriculture, construction, hospitality (HoReCa), and trade.

Maia Sandu signs decree appointing five Supreme Court judges

Ana Cucerescu, Alexandru Negru, Sergiu Stratan, and Gheorghe Stratulat from the Chisinau District Court, along with Elena Croitor, have been appointed as the new judges of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ). The decree promoting them was signed by President Maia Sandu on July 3.