Igor Grosu: Tofan will unveil his Cabinet by Friday; confidence vote set for July 21

The structure of the new Tofan Government will be announced by the end of this week, and the vote of confidence in Parliament is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21. This was stated by the Speaker of Parliament, Igor Grosu, who is also the leader of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), during the "I and the European Union" program on Moldova 1 on July 15.

Kyiv declaration: European leaders back Ukraine and reaffirm support for Moldova's EU path

During the fifth Ukraine- South-Eastern Europe Summit, held on July 15 in Kyiv, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, urged increased international support for Ukraine's air defence and stricter sanctions against Russia. At this meeting, the participating leaders also issued a joint declaration reaffirming their support for Ukraine and the European aspirations of candidate states, including the Republic of Moldova.

New diplomatic rules: Acting ambassadors will receive the same allowances

Diplomats who are appointed as chargés d'affaires ad interim will receive an allowance equal to that of the head of the diplomatic mission they temporarily oversee. This measure has been approved by the Government and applies to situations in which a diplomat assumes leadership of an embassy or other representation of the Republic of Moldova abroad until a new head of mission is appointed.

Roman Cojuhari leaves APP on July 15; Ion Ciumac appointed interim head

The government has approved the resignation of Roman Cojuhari from his position as Director General of the Public Property Agency (APP), effective July 15. Until a new Director General is appointed, Ion Ciumac, the Deputy Director General, will assume his responsibilities.

Osmochescu chairs first Government meeting: "I hope it will be the last"

Eugeniu Osmochescu led the first meeting of the interim Government, hoping it would also be the last, given the rapid pace of discussions regarding the inauguration of the new Executive.

Maia Sandu in Kyiv: "Bombs cannot turn dignity into submission"

On Ukraine's Statehood Day, President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova honoured the resilience of the Ukrainian people against Russian aggression and reaffirmed Moldova's full solidarity with Ukraine.

Maia Sandu visits Kyiv to discuss regional security and European integration

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, is scheduled to make an official visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, July 15, at the invitation of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. This information was announced by the Presidency in a press release.

Moldova PM-designate Tofan to unveil new cabinet by July 17

Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan may officially present his new cabinet on Friday, July 17, following the resignation of former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu earlier this month.

Moldova summons Russian envoy over armed drone crash

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's ambassador-designate, Oleg Ozerov, on Tuesday, July 14, after another Russian-made drone crashed on Moldovan territory overnight.

Coalition of Willing launches Freya missile defense for Ukraine

Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing agreed at a Paris summit on July 13 to conduct military exercises in countries neighboring Ukraine, launch a European missile defense coalition, and significantly expand military aid to Kyiv.

EU grants Moldova €120M for air defense amid Russian drone threats

The European Union has approved €120 million (approx. 2.35 billion MDL) in defense funding for Moldova for 2026, primarily aimed at boosting the nation's air defense capabilities.

European leaders meet in Paris to boost Ukraine air defense

Consolidarea scutului antirachetă al Ucrainei și definirea unor garanții concrete de securitate domină discuțiile de la Paris, unde liderii Coaliției de Voință, alături de Volodimir Zelenski și Maia Sandu, analizează soluții urgente pentru întărirea capacităților de apărare în fața agresiunii ruse.