Moldova says Tiraspol protest seeks to portray false unity

Moldova's Reintegration Policies Bureau says a protest in Tiraspol on Friday seeks to create a false appearance of unity and shift blame for the region's economic crisis onto Chisinau.

STISC will add a deputy director. Vasile Tofan: “We face daily attacks on our information systems”

The Information Technology and Cyber Security Service (STISC), which manages government-related cyber incidents, will expand its team by adding a second deputy director. This new position will entail annual salary costs exceeding 770,000 lei. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan explained the change, citing the need to strengthen the response to cyberattacks targeting the Republic of Moldova's information systems.

Romania’s new Prime Minister visits Chisinau

Romania’s new Prime Minister, Luca Niculescu, will pay an official visit to Chișinău in the coming days. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan at the start of the government meeting on October 21. He noted that he had already held a phone conversation with his counterpart in Bucharest, who took office on October 20.

Moldovan president thanks Ilie Bolojan and wishes success to Romania's new Government

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, wished the Prime Minister of Romania, Luca Niculescu, and the new Government in Bucharest success, while also thanking Ilie Bolojan for their collaboration. The head of state reaffirmed the Republic of Moldova’s readiness to support Romania, emphasizing that it “can always count on us.”

Expert: Moldova's priorities need to become concrete projects after the new Government's vote in Bucharest

The program of Romania’s new government—which received the backing of the Bucharest Parliament on October 20—includes ambitious priorities for the Republic of Moldova; however, these must be rapidly translated into concrete projects, argues political science expert Laurențiu Pleșca. Key areas of focus include expanding infrastructure, streamlining cross-border traffic, and boosting energy cooperation.

"The Transnistrian region is under Russian occupation", says Vasile Tofan, explaining its absence on the new map

The Transnistrian region was not included in the Republic of Moldova’s new administrative reorganization into three regions, as the authorities in Chișinău do not exercise control over this territory. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan explained that the current priority remains reintegrating the region, rather than creating administrative structures that cannot, for the time being, be implemented.

Prime Minister Tofan: “Our institutions managed the situation responsibly”

The incident on the Nistru—in which two Ukrainian border guards entered the territory of the Republic of Moldova while pursuing a man attempting to swim across the river—should also be viewed in the context of the war in the neighboring country, according to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. The head of government also said that national legislation applies within the territory of the Republic of Moldova and that the relevant institutions handled the situation responsibly.

Weimar Triangle backs Moldovan sovereignty at OSCE talks

Ambassadors from the Weimar Triangle reaffirmed support for Moldova’s sovereignty during talks in Chisinau on Monday, as Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi insisted the Transnistrian settlement must proceed strictly through peaceful diplomatic means.

"Ensuring our children's safety for peaceful living". Maia Sandu, message for Moldova communities

Threats to the security of the Republic of Moldova do not distinguish between citizens based on their ethnicity or the language they speak. Furthermore, these differences do not change people’s concerns about their families' safety. This was the message conveyed by President Maia Sandu, who—speaking in the context of the National Forum of Ethnic Minorities held on Saturday, October 17—referred to drone-related incidents in several localities, including in Gagauzia.

Moldova moves to curb breakaway region's business perks

Moldova is tightening economic regulations on its breakaway Transnistrian region, aiming to dismantle the separatist administration's financial base and accelerate European integration, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri said.

Venice Commission warns Moldova against stripping absent MPs of seats

The Venice Commission urged Moldovan lawmakers to drop proposed rules that would automatically strip deputies of their mandates for refusing the oath of office or accumulating prolonged unexcused absences.

Moldova elected to the UN Human Rights Council again

The Republic of Moldova will serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the second time. Chisinau has secured a three-year term for 2027–2029, according to the country's diplomatic service. In this capacity, the Republic of Moldova will participate in examining issues regarding respect for human rights worldwide and in adopting recommendations and resolutions in this field.