Moldova government to maintain core lineup post-PM resignation

The incoming Moldovan cabinet configuration will remain largely unchanged following the recent resignation of Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. Parliament Speaker and Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) leader Igor Grosu announced the decision on July 6, emphasizing the critical need for institutional stability during the country’s European integration process.

"I can no longer serve in line with my principles": Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu resigns. What's next?

The Republic of Moldova is left without a government. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has announced his resignation: "I understand that I can no longer carry out my mandate."

8-year prison sentence for ex-deputy minister accused of recruiting prosecutors for the Shor group

Former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Veaceslav Ceban, was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in organizing the assassination of two prosecutors from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office in 2020. Ceban, along with six other individuals, allegedly gathered information on behalf of the convicted Ilan Șor. Among the targeted prosecutors was a deputy prosecutor involved in investigating the "theft of the billion."

Moldovan expat in Beijing bridges two worlds through film and food

Ana Jalba-Qin has divided her life and identity between two contrasting worlds for the past 27 years. Her journey spans from the majesty of the Great Wall of China to her ancestral family home in Razeni, located in Moldova's Ialoveni district. Today, that family property belongs to her son, Yan Yan Qin, whom she affectionately calls her own Moldovan.

Moldova seeks to cut China trade deficit via agricultural expansion

The Republic of Moldova is actively restructuring its trade strategy with China to correct a massive commercial imbalance. National Bureau of Statistics data reveals that Moldova’s 2025 imports from China reached $1.25 billion (approx. 24.5 billion MDL), while exports stood at a mere $8.5 million.

Chișinău responds to Tiraspol accusations: There are no elections there

The constitutional authorities of the Republic of Moldova categorically reject the accusations made by the separatist regime in Tiraspol, which claims interference in the presidential election scheduled for the end of this year in the Transnistrian region.

Sandu urges judicial courage amid historic SIS spy swap

President Maia Sandu has called for a decisive shift in the Moldovan judiciary’s handling of high treason, following the country’s first international prisoner exchange. The operation, conducted on April 28, saw the return of two loyal Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) officers from Russian captivity.

Traveling to Ukraine: app that alerts you in time of attacks

Before traveling to Ukraine, it's advisable to install the "Air Alert" app on your phone and subscribe to some specialized Telegram channels. This will help you stay informed about drone and missile attacks in advance so that you can find shelter if necessary. This recommendation comes from Victor Chirilă, the Moldovan ambassador to Kiev.

Moldova weighs Romania union for fast EU entry

Reuniting Moldova and Romania could accelerate Chișinău's path to the European Union, according to President Maia Sandu. However, such a decision must be made by a majority of citizens. Sandu outlined these views in an interview published on April 28 by the French newspaper Le Monde.

“Three colors, one identity”: Adoption of the tricolor in Moldova on April 27, 1990 marks the flag’s return

Between the demand for freedom in the streets during the late 1980s and early 1990s and the restrictions imposed during decades of Soviet occupation, the tricolour, which was "born" after 1800, stands as a powerful symbol of a nation that refused to forget its identity.

Moldova speaker on Plahotniuc: One ruling is not a reform

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu warned that Moldova’s justice system still faces significant challenges, despite the recent 19-year prison sentence handed to fugitive oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc.

“Gheorghe Urschi, dissident”: Sandu Grecu proposes naming a street after him

Although he "put comedy on the table" alongside other art forms, master Gheorghe Urschi "was not appreciated at his true value" during his lifetime, according to Sandu Grecu, the president of the Theater Union of the Republic of Moldova (UNITEM). Grecu believes Urschi was "a total talent," and that it will be challenging to find someone who can match his excellence.