Portugal pledges support for Moldova's EU integration

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has pledged his country's support for Moldova's integration into the European Union, during a joint press conference with Moldovan President Maia Sandu.

Moldova's CC decision to allow outlawed Shor party to participate in elections sparkes political disputes

The decision by the Constitutional Court to allow members of the banned party Șor to participate in elections and the Legislature's decision to introduce new amendments to the Electoral Code have ignited conflicting discussions among lawmakers in the parliamentary majority and the opposition.

Moldova's Parliament approves amendments to Election Code to implement Constitutional Court ruling

Moldova's Parliament on Wednesday approved in the first reading amendments to the Election Code that are intended to bring the legislative framework in line with the rulings of the Constitutional Court. The bill was passed by a vote of 57 deputies.

EU Parliamentarians praise Moldova's progress on EU accession path

European Parliamentarians on Tuesday praised Moldova's progress on its EU accession path, saying the country has made significant strides in recent months.

Moldova has a good chance of starting EU accession talks by year-end

Moldova has a good chance of starting EU accession talks by year-end, according to Romanian MEP Dacian Cioloș.

President Maia Sandu is to participate in the summit of the European Political Community in Granada, Spain

The President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu is making a state visit on October 2-4 to the Portuguese Republic to promote our country's accession to the European Union and to deepen bilateral relations. During the visit, the President will also have a meeting with our citizens settled in Portugal, informs the Presidency.

Moldova's external debt rises by nearly 7%

Moldova's external debt rose by 6.8% in the first half of 2023, reaching $10.2 billion, according to preliminary data from the National Bank of Moldova (BNM). The debt-to-GDP ratio increased to 67.2%, up 1.1 percentage points from the end of 2022.

Moldova to continue to import electricity from Transnistria

Energocom, the state-owned energy company of Moldova, has extended its contract with the Cuciurgan thermal power plant for one month, until October 31, 2023.

Turkey to supply Moldova with natural gas, price unknown

Turkey will supply Moldova with two million cubic metres of natural gas per day, starting on October 1, according to an agreement signed on September 28.

Oligarch Plahotniuc sues EU Council over sanctions

Oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, who at the end of May was sanctioned by the EU for attempts to destabilise the Republic of Moldova, has sued the Council of the European Union.

Maia Sandu signed the decree appointing Petru Rotaru to the position of Minister of Finance

On Thursday, September 28, President Maia Sandu signed the decree appointing Petru Rotaru to the position of Minister of Finance. Rotaru is to take his oath, today, at 15:00, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.

Portugal will continue to support the Republic of Moldova in the European integration process

Portugal will continue to support the Republic of Moldova in the European integration process. The subject was discussed by deputies Angela Munteanu-Pojoga and Iulia Dascălu with Portuguese deputies.