Moldova warns citizens of Portugal wildfire risk

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Republic of Moldova has issued a travel alert for Portugal, warning citizens who are currently in, transiting through, or planning to travel to the country.

Russia's disinformation campaign targets Moldova's elections

The Russian Federation is using the international platform of the OSCE to rehash narratives well-known in the region.

Disinformation threatens Moldova's European path

As the Republic of Moldova prepares for the September 28 parliamentary elections, disinformation experts and civil society representatives are warning about the intensification of online manipulation campaigns.

Moldova battles Russian deepfake election interference

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) condemned the distribution of a falsified video, generated with artificial intelligence (AI), in which the institution's president, Angelica Caraman, allegedly makes controversial statements about foreign interference in Moldova's elections.

Russia's global influence: Oligarchs and dirty money

Russia is collaborating with corrupt businesspeople who are fleeing justice to expand its political influence beyond its borders, according to Roman Dobrokhotov, head of the investigative publication The Insider.

Prosecutor General’s Office denies Plahotniuc lawyer’s claims: Greece confirmed receipt of extradition file on July 25

The Prosecutor General's Office rejected the claims made by Lucian Rogac, the lawyer for Vlad Plahotniuc, suggesting that the authorities in the Republic of Moldova are delaying the transmission of documents needed for the extradition of the oligarch from Greece. According to Acting Prosecutor General Alexandru Machidon, the Greek authorities confirmed that they received the necessary documents on July 25 of this year.

Geneva: Igor Grosu and European parliamentary leaders walked out during Kremlin representative’s speech

The Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Grosu, along with several Speakers from various European Union member states, made a symbolic exit from the hall during a speech by Valentina Matvienko, the Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. This action was intended as a protest against the military aggression of the Russian Federation towards Ukraine and the propaganda rhetoric presented by the Russian delegation.

Opposition rally: 13 people from Orhei documented by police

Several residents of the Orhei district are under investigation by the police for allegedly receiving payment to participate in an opposition rally organized on July 26. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, 13 individuals were reportedly paid 300 lei each at a local political party's headquarters. Investigators are also searching for the person responsible for distributing the money.

Maia Sandu warns: Russia plans to rig autumn elections using €100 million in crypto and paid protests

President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu warned that Russia intends to influence the upcoming parliamentary elections in the fall through various destabilizing actions. These include disinformation campaigns, hidden funding, and organized protests. Sandu made these statements during a press conference following a meeting of the Supreme Security Council, where measures to combat foreign interference and manipulation of information in the electoral process were discussed.

Promo-LEX calls for release of Vadim Pogorletchi, held illegally for nearly 3 years on Nistru’s left bank; Reintegration Office says case is under constant monitoring.

The Promo-LEX Association has launched the campaign "Freedom for Vadim Pogorletchi: 2 years and 11 months of illegal detention in total isolation." Through this campaign, they are urging the relevant authorities to take immediate action to secure the release of the civic activist who is being unlawfully held in the Transnistrian region. Additionally, the Reintegration Policy Bureau of the Republic of Moldova emphasizes that Vadim Pogorletchi's case remains a priority. They have submitted multiple appeals to Tiraspol and international partners regarding his situation.

Justice and public procurement still hinder Moldova’s EU accession, report

The Republic of Moldova has made moderate progress in implementing the European Commission’s recommendations under the "Fundamentals" cluster, which are essential for opening EU accession negotiations. This is the main finding of the second independent monitoring report presented on Tuesday, July 29. The analysis, which covers the period from July 2024 to July 2025, shows an average implementation score of 3.2 out of 5. This indicates that the country has initiated implementation with noticeable progress.

Moldova’s Constitution marks 31 years: Key amendments over three decades

The Republic of Moldova celebrates Constitution Day on July 29, commemorating the adoption of its Constitution in 1994. This supreme document embodies the fundamental values of the state, including sovereignty, democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental human rights. The Constitution was approved by Parliament on July 29, 1994, and came into effect on August 27 of the same year, coinciding with the third anniversary of the country’s independence proclamation. Over the past three decades, the Constitution has undergone numerous revisions. Changes have included modifying the presidential election system, establishing Romanian as the official language, and designating accession to the European Union as a strategic objective. The Fundamental Law has thus been adapted to reflect the nation's realities and aspirations.