Four candidates contest top job at Moldova public broadcaster TRM

Four candidates will face the Supervisory Board of Moldova's public broadcaster TRM on Friday, July 17, for final interviews to select the company's next director general.

EBRD-backed project to repair 38 km of the Leușeni–Chișinău–Dubăsari national road

A section of the national road Leușeni-Chișinău-Dubăsari will be repaired. The National Road Administration (AND) has announced the initiation of the procurement procedure for rehabilitation works on a 37.8-kilometer section.

Tofan concludes opposition talks as MPs set conditions for backing the Government

Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan held consultations with opposition parties on July 16 in preparation for the upcoming vote on the government's inauguration. Some parties have already announced that they will not support the new Cabinet, expressing concerns that Tofan may face the same fate as former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. Meanwhile, other parties stated that they would determine their vote after the government's program and list of ministers are presented.

Moldova state company salaries spark legal and reform debate

Returning or donating unearned public salaries does not extinguish criminal liability or address systemic governance failures in state enterprises, anti-corruption expert Cristina Ciubotaru warned during a broadcast on Radio Moldova.

Mihai Popșoi in Brussels: Reforms are for citizens, not just for EU accession

The reforms implemented by the authorities are primarily aimed at improving citizens' lives, with the goal of meeting the requirements for Moldova's accession to the European Union as a secondary consideration. This message was communicated by Mihai Popșoi, the acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during the plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels.

Rallies erupt in Ukraine as Defense Minister Fyodorov steps down

Protests erupted across several Ukrainian cities on Thursday, July 16, following reports that Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov is stepping down. In Kiev, demonstrators gathered in Ivan Franko Square, waving Ukrainian and EU flags while demanding Fyodorov’s reinstatement.

Marta Kos: All four remaining EU accession clusters for Moldova and Ukraine are ready to open

All four remaining negotiation clusters for the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are ready to open and will commence as soon as the member states reach a consensus within the Council of the European Union. This announcement was made on Thursday, July 16, by the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, during her address at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels.

New candidate enters race for TRM director-general as Supervisory Board meets

Initially, six applications, not five, were submitted for the position of general director at Teleradio-Moldova (TRM). During an additional review of the official email, the Supervisory Board of TRM discovered that an application from Dumitru Vieru had been mistakenly omitted. Although it was submitted on time, it was not included in the initial count.

Ion Suruceanu, Olga Ciolacu and seven others named Honorary Citizens of Chișinău

On Thursday, July 16, the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) approved the proposal from the General Directorate of Culture to name nine more Honorary Citizens in Chisinau municipality, including singers, poets, and champions.

Plastic wreaths and funeral ornaments could be banned over environmental concerns

Plastic wreaths and funeral ornaments may soon be banned from sale, according to a proposal from the Ministry of Environment. The ministry cites the negative environmental impact of these items once they end up in cemeteries. This initiative has sparked debate in society: while environmentalists support the ban, traders argue against it, stating that alternatives made from natural materials are often much more expensive and inaccessible to many families.

MFA confirms Moldovan family deaths in Greece; second child remains hospitalized

A family from the Republic of Moldova was involved in a serious road accident on the afternoon of July 15 in the Halkidiki region of Greece. After a violent collision between their car and a tanker truck, the woman and her baby tragically died at the scene, while the man later died in the hospital. The couple's second child was injured and is currently hospitalized, according to Greek media reports.

Grosu calls for defense investments after Copanca drone incident: Moldova must align with Russia sanctions

A drone that fell on the night of July 13 in Copanca, Causeni district, nearly exploded, which could have caused serious damage. This was stated by the Speaker of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, during the show "I and the EU" on Moldova 1. According to Grosu, it is essential to summon the accredited ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following such incidents, even if this may not be the most efficient approach.