EU Commissioner: Moldova must implement rule of law roadmap to join EU

Significant progress in the areas of the rule of law and human rights is essential for the Republic of Moldova to join the European Union. This statement was made during a press conference by Michael McGrath, the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law, who is currently on an official visit to Chisinau.

Boldurești mayor case: "Justice must act swiftly"

Justice should expedite the case involving Nicanor Ciochină, the mayor of Boldurești, who was re-elected on June 1 despite being under criminal investigation for the murder of a 14-year-old child. Minister of Justice Veronica Mihailov-Moraru expressed support for the fact that this criminal case is progressing in court.

Woman escapes from Penitentiary 13, missing for over 15 hours

A 23-year-old woman escaped yesterday afternoon from Penitentiary No. 13 in Chisinau, as announced by the National Penitentiary Administration (ANP). Authorities are asking citizens to assist law enforcement in locating the woman, who has been missing for over 15 hours.

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu holds talks in Berlin with German Bundestag President

The Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, is on a working visit to Germany. He will meet with the President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner.

Constantin Cojocaru, Moldova’s oldest citizen and last Romanian WWII veteran, died

Constantin Cojocaru, the oldest citizen of the Republic of Moldova and one of the last surviving veterans of World War II, passed away at the age of 106. He endured many challenging moments in history, including war, deportations, and changes in government, yet he always upheld his faith in national values and dreamed of a united Moldova and Romania.

Maria Zaharova reacts to Chișinău’s plan to borrow €400M from EBRD for energy independence

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the decision by the authorities in Chisinau to secure a 400 million euro loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This loan, which is guaranteed by the Government, aims to enhance the Republic of Moldova's energy independence. In a post on her Telegram account, Zakharova claims that this loan will ultimately lead to the energy "enslavement" of the Republic of Moldova.

Republic of Moldova opens consulate in the Netherlands. Igor Grosu: "Proof of a solid partnership"

The Honorary Consulate of our country was established in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located in Heiloo. The inauguration was attended by Igor Grosu, Parliament Speaker, who remarked that "today's event demonstrates that the Republic of Moldova has successfully built a strong partnership with local authorities in the Netherlands."

Government meeting opened with moment of silence for Eugen Doga

Today's government meeting began with a moment of silence in memory of master Eugen Doga, who was laid to rest today.

Brussels and Chișinău plan to connect Moldova’s energy market to EU by 2027

The European Union has consistently supported the Republic of Moldova in its efforts to enhance energy security and move forward with European integration. This was stated by Dan Jørgensen, the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, during the sixth high-level meeting of the Republic of Moldova - European Union Energy Dialogue. According to Commissioner Jørgensen, Moldova has made significant progress in reducing its reliance on Russian gas and is working towards integrating into the community bloc's energy market, which could potentially occur by 2027.

Mărculești International Airport set for modernization

The Mărculești International Airport is set to undergo modernization and receive essential infrastructure upgrades. This will enable the airport to handle both national and international passenger flights and cargo flights. The government approved a draft law to facilitate these improvements on Thursday.

The Republic of Moldova borrows €400M to secure energy for cold season

The Republic of Moldova is taking steps to enhance its energy security for the upcoming cold season. The Joint Stock Company "Energocom" plans to secure a loan of 400 million euros from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to ensure a stable supply of natural gas in the country. This decision was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on June 5. The loan will have a duration of five years and will be guaranteed by the Government, which will exempt the company from a risk commission estimated at 64 million euros.

Brussels: Transnistrian region is part of the Republic of Moldova; conflict solution will come “at the appropriate time”

The European Commission upholds the territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova, emphasizing that the Transnistrian region is an integral part of the state. European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, stated this in an interview with "Radio Moldova." She also mentioned that a resolution to the Transnistrian conflict will be found "at the appropriate time" with the support of international partners.