Ministry of Defense denies reports of unauthorized flights over Moldova

The Ministry of Defense announced that the National Army's airspace monitoring systems did not detect any overflights over the Republic of Moldova last night. This statement comes in response to reports on certain Telegram channels claiming there were unauthorized flights in the northern part of the country.

Parliament appoints new vice-presidents and members of the Standing Bureau and standing committees

The session to establish the new Parliament began on October 22 and will continue on Thursday, October 31. The agenda includes discussions on the election of the vice-presidents of the Legislative, the formation of the Standing Bureau, and the establishment of the standing committees.

Munteanu dismisses proposal to include Chisinau mayor in the Government: “It’s not rational”

"It doesn't seem like a rational idea to me," was the response from Prime Minister-designate Alexandru Munteanu regarding the proposal from the "Alternative" Bloc faction, suggesting that the mayor of Chisinau should also be a member of the Government. These comments were made following consultations with parliamentary factions prior to the Government's inauguration.

European Commissioner visits Chisinau for dialogue on Moldova’s financial sector and EU path

The main focus of European Commissioner for Financial Services, Union for Economies and Investments, Maria Luís Albuquerque, during her two-day visit to the Republic of Moldova will be to strengthen the dialogue between the European Union and Moldova. The discussions will center on developing a modern financial market and creating new opportunities for sustainable economic growth.

Munteanu concludes talks, promises ongoing cooperation with all factions after inauguration

Prime Minister-designate Alexandru Munteanu has completed consultations with parliamentary factions ahead of the government's inauguration. Two factions—the "Democracy at Home" Party and "Our Party"—have requested a one-week postponement of the inauguration vote, arguing that new proposals need to be incorporated into the government program. Meanwhile, three other factions have announced that they will not support the Munteanu Government. Representatives from the majority faction of the Action and Solidarity Party confirmed that the meeting in which the Prime Minister-designate will seek Parliament's vote is scheduled for Friday, as per the established calendar.

Pilot project brings home support for children with special needs in three districts

Children with special educational needs in rural areas will receive specialized support directly at their schools. This initiative, launched by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) in collaboration with the Republican Center for Psycho-Pedagogical Assistance and UNICEF, is being piloted in the districts of Drochia, Soroca, and Cahul until December 31st, with plans for national expansion in the future.

Student dead in the gym at a college in the Botanica sector

A 16-year-old student died suddenly on Monday, October 27, in the sports hall of the Center of Excellence in Informatics and Information Technologies in Chisinau.

European support for Chisinau: Victor Negrescu reaffirms the European Parliament's commitment to the Republic of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is relying on the support of the European Parliament to initiate negotiations on six clusters and to continue the necessary reforms for its accession to the European Union (EU). Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, conveyed this message to the Vice-President of the European Parliament, Victor Negrescu, during his working visit to Chișinău on October 28.

ANTA warns Moldovan carriers of delays after Lithuania blocks Belarus border

International road transport operators are advised to adjust their routes following the announcement by Lithuanian authorities of the closure of border crossings between Lithuania and Belarus. The National Road Transport Agency (ANTA) stated that this measure was implemented for national security reasons, following repeated border incidents involving suspicious weather balloons launched from Belarus.

Prime Minister-designate meets with CALM representatives: “Mayors and local authorities are essential partners of the Government”

On Monday, October 27, Prime Minister-designate Alexandru Munteanu met with representatives of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) to discuss reforms in local public administration, strengthening local autonomy, and strategies to attract more professionals to local administration. These public consultations were held at the Government as part of the finalization of the governing program that the future Executive will present to Parliament.

Fake documents used to get Romanian passports for Russians; Chisinău company raided

Moldovan passports were issued to Russian citizens, who then submitted these documents to the National Authority for Citizenship in Bucharest to obtain Romanian citizenship as well. The Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), in collaboration with officers from the State Fiscal Service, uncovered a scheme involving tax evasion and money laundering. This scheme resulted in over six million lei in damages to the national public budget.

Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru on lawyer evaluation dispute: “I’m sure a common ground will be found”

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu described President Maia Sandu's proposal for an external evaluation process for lawyers as "an interesting initiative." This evaluation would be similar to the one currently applied to judges and prosecutors. After the consultations at the Presidency on Friday, October 24, Grosu was asked by journalists about the appointment of the prime minister. He emphasized that sincere dialogue among lawyers is needed.