Chișinău urges Tiraspol to remove unfair transport fees
Chișinău has called on Tiraspol to eliminate what it considers excessive and discriminatory transport fees applied to vehicles exceeding 18 tons.
Bogdan Nigai
Chisinau continues to exert pressure on Tiraspol to comply with the legislation of the Republic of Moldova
Chisinau will continue to exert pressure on the so-called Tiraspol administration to comply with Moldovan legislation. The statement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean during a visit to the south of the country, in the context of natural gas deliveries to the Transnistrian region.
Maia Sandu and Dorin Recean welcome the approval of the 1.9 billion euro Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova
President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean welcomed the approval of the 1.9 billion euro Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova by the European Union member states and the European Parliament. According to the authorities, the substantial new support will help accelerate reforms, boost the economy, and strengthen the country's resilience to current challenges.
Eliza Mihalache
Risks of external involvement in elections, voter corruption and destabilization of the situation debated in the "Electoral Forum 2025"
In the context of this year's parliamentary elections, the risks of foreign involvement in the campaign, including through propaganda, voter corruption and destabilization of the situation are becoming increasingly evident, said the country's development partners at the Electoral Forum 2025, organized by civil society. Both government and opposition representatives argue that legislative changes are needed to make the electoral process transparent and to provide equal conditions for all contestants.
Dumitru Petruleac
Designated Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, takes the oath of office
The Minister-designate of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, took the oath of office on February 19, before President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean. The Head of State welcomed the new member of the Executive to the government team and pointed out that he was assuming responsibility for an extremely important, but also complicated, field for the Republic of Moldova.
Moldova’s PM nominates Dorin Junghietu as Energy Minister
On February 18, Prime Minister Dorin Recean proposed the appointment of Dorin Junghietu as Minister of Energy, submitting his nomination to President Maia Sandu.
Rodica Mazur
Gagauzia in crisis: Kremlin-backed forces challenge Moldova
The Gagauz Autonomous Territory, a region heavily influenced by the Kremlin through Ilan Șor, is in the midst of a deep crisis.
Gagauzia’s future: EU integration vs. Russian influence
The people of Gagauzia must understand that the Russian army never brings peace—only destruction and cynical disregard for the lives of those who support the Russian Federation.
Moldova cracks down on political parties over financial violations
The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of the Republic of Moldova has identified serious financial reporting violations among several political parties.
Moldovan President after the Munich Security Conference: "Peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine, nor Europe"
The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, declared, after the Munich Security Conference, that a united Europe is the only path to peace, security, and prosperity and that peace in Ukraine "cannot be decided without Ukraine, nor Europe."
Daniela Savin
Mihai Popșoi discussed with counterparts from Poland, Lithuania, Iceland and Portugal
The security situation in the region, the impact of the war in Ukraine on the Republic of Moldova and the necessary measures to increase the country's energy resilience were the topics discussed on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference by Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, during bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Poland, Lithuania, Iceland and Portugal.
Maia Sandu attends 61st Munich Security Conference in 2025
President Maia Sandu is attending the 61st Munich Security Conference from February 14-15, one of the premier international forums focused on global security.