Serbia demands explanation from Moldova over Bregović ban

The Serbian Foreign Ministry has demanded an explanation from the Moldovan Foreign Ministry after the refusal to allow the artist Goran Bregović to enter the country last Sunday.

Ukraine seeks F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the Netherlands on Sunday for talks with Prime Minister Mark Rutte on the delivery of F-16 fighter jets.

Moldova's President condemns Russian missile attack in Ukraine

The President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has strongly condemned a Russian missile attack in the centre of the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, which left seven people dead and more than a hundred injured.

Moldova aims to join EU by end of decade with help from Romania

Romania will offer advice to Moldova on its European Union integration process, President Maia Sandu said in an interview with RFI this week.

Lukashenko warns Russian army could reach Moldova's border

The president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has warned that the Russian army could reach the border of the Republic of Moldova if Ukraine does not agree to peace negotiations.

Moldovan President: Transnistrian conflict could be resolved peacefully if Ukraine wins war with Russia

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Thursday that the Transnistrian conflict could be resolved peacefully if Ukraine wins the war with Russia.

Law declaring Shor Party unconstitutional published in Moldova

The law declaring the Shor Party unconstitutional has been published in the Official Gazette and has come into force. The law prohibits members of the Shor Party from being elected for a period of three to five years. It also prohibits the use of the attributes of parties declared unconstitutional by other political parties, electoral blocs, or other electoral competitors.

Romania to provide 820,000 euros in financial assistance to Moldova

The government of Romania has approved a funding of 820,000 euros for the Republic of Moldova, according to an executive press release. The funding is part of the Annual Plan for International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance for 2023.

CUB says CEC regulation on public service announcements is 'abusive'

The Coalition for Unity and Welfare (CUB) has challenged a regulation by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) that would only allow media service providers and advertising distributors to broadcast public service messages that have been approved by the CEC during the electoral period.

EU redirects €135m to Ukraine and Moldova from Russia and Belarus funds

The European Union is redirecting €135 million to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova from funds that were suspended for Russia and Belarus, MEP Siegfried Mureșan has said.

Moldova's Anti-Corruption Centre appoints new deputy director

The Moldovan Parliament has appointed Alexandr Pânzari as deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Center (CNA). Pânzari has been serving as head of the CNA's North Directorate and was nominated for the position by CNA Director Iulian Rusu.

SSC to meet to assess Moldova's energy security

President Maia Sandu will convene the Supreme Security Council (SSC) on Thursday, August 17, to assess the country's energy security capabilities for the 2023-2024 heating season.