Future government will have a new justice minister: Maia Sandu appoints Veronica Mihailov-Moraru as presidential advisor

Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, the acting Minister of Justice, will not be part of the new government. On Friday, October 24, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, signed a decree appointing her as Presidential Advisor for Justice. Mihailov-Moraru is set to begin her new role as Presidential Advisor on November 11, 2025.

Vladimir Bolea: First low-cost flight from Mărculești "in a year" and train to Chișinău airport by Easter

The first low-cost flight could take off from the airport in Mărculești, Florești district, in a year, announced acting Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea on Friday, October 24, in a press conference during which he presented the report of the activity of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR) over the past four years. Also, the official stated that the new train route that is to connect the center of Chisinau to the "Eugen Doga" International Airport - Chisinau will be launched in the spring of 2026, this being included in the 1.9 billion euro Economic Growth Plan, financed by the European Union.

Mihai Popșoi hails two years in office: “Moldova is now a respected state with unprecedented international openness”

The Republic of Moldova is now a respected state with a remarkable level of international openness. Despite its limited resources, the authorities consistently provide assistance to citizens in need, with strengthening the country's European path remaining a central objective. These statements were made by Mihai Popșoi, the acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during the presentation of his activity report to the government led by Dorin Recean on Friday, October 24.

Maia Sandu signs decree appointing Alexandru Munteanu as prime minister–designate

President Maia Sandu has officially appointed economist Alexandru Munteanu as her candidate for prime minister. The decree was signed on Friday, October 24, following discussions between the president and the parliamentary faction of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS).

Minister Sergiu Lazarencu leaves the Recean Government to become a deputy

Another member of the new government will not be in the future Cabinet of Ministers. The acting Minister of the Environment, Sergiu Lazarencu, announced on Friday, October 24, that he is giving up the ministerial portfolio in favor of that of deputy after being elected on the electoral list of the Action and Solidarity Party in the parliamentary elections of September 28.

Moldova water crisis: 40% of population lacks piped supply amidst health fears

Nearly 40% of Moldova's population lacks access to piped water, despite the construction of more than 1,100km of new networks in the past four years.

Moldova Party asks ECtHR for legal evidence check

The Moldova Mare Party requested the Chișinău Court of Appeal to refer the matter to the European Court of Human Rights for an advisory opinion regarding the legality of the evidence used in a case seeking to restrict its operations.

Metsola to visit Moldova for key EU accession talks amid Ukraine-Hungary dispute

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will visit Moldova on 6 and 7 November to discuss the country’s EU accession, the nation's parliamentary speaker, Igor Grosu, announced.

Moldova’s new parliament: Priorities and fresh faces

Moldova's newly elected 101-seat parliament is set to debate major reforms, including infrastructure, agriculture, and economic development, with new MPs from diverse professional backgrounds.

Moldova’s PAS seeks economic PM to utilise €1.9 billion EU Growth Plan

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu has stated that the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) sought a candidate with an economic background for the premiership, citing the need to efficiently use the EU's €1.9 billion Economic Growth Plan.

Moldova: Maia Sandu starts Prime Minister candidate talks

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is starting consultations to name a new candidate for Prime Minister. She has invited parliamentary factions and groups to the talks.

Moldova’s Sandu tasks new parliament: EU accession, peace, and Moscow warnings

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has set out the key priorities for the country's new parliament, emphasising peace, security, and EU accession.