National day of mourning // Messages of Igor Grosu and Dorin Recean at the funeral of Mircea Snegur

The first President of the Republic of Moldova, Mircea Snegur, was the man who opened the way to a strong, prosperous and independent state, said Prime Minister Dorin Recean at the commemoration rally of the country's first president.

Maia Sandu, at the funeral of Mircea Snegur: "Today we say goodbye to the one who led the country on the path of independence"

The Republic of Moldova is losing not only a founding father, but also a true politician, said the head of state Maia Sandu at the commemoration rally of the country's first president. Mircea Snegur took on the mission of turning people's desire to live freely into reality, said Maia Sandu.

Igor Dodon is free to leave the territory of the Republic of Moldova, but he must attend the court hearings

The former president Igor Dodon, accused in several criminal cases, is free to move outside the Republic of Moldova, being obliged to appear at court hearings. The Supreme Court of Justice rejected the prosecutor's request to extend the ban by another 60 days.

Nicu Popescu, in Rome: "Italy is one of the most important commercial partners of the Republic of Moldova"

During the three decades of diplomatic relations, the Republic of Moldova and Italy have managed to build a close and strategic link based on European values, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, at the joint meeting of the committees for foreign affairs of the Senate and of the Chamber of Deputies from Rome. The head of Moldovan diplomacy reiterated the Government's commitment to continue reforms at the internal level to speed up the accession process of the Republic of Moldova to the EU about new opportunities for collaboration in the economic field and strengthening business partnerships.

Cleaning the justice sector of corruption will continue, Maia Sandu assured at a meeting with foreign ambassadors accredited in Chisinau

Despite the challenges, cleaning the justice sector of corruption will continue, said President Maia Sandu at a meeting with the heads of missions of the member states of the European Union, accredited in the Republic of Moldova. The head of state reaffirmed the firm commitment to continue reforms that improve the lives of citizens and that help us move forward in the country's European path.

NATO reassures Moldova of support with Geoana's visit

The visit of NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana to Moldova on Thursday is a sign of the alliance's support for the country, experts say.

Moldova-NATO ties: A dynamic evolution from peace partnership to security imperative

The Republic of Moldova's relationship with the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) has witnessed a profound transformation since the inception of the "Partnership for Peace" program in 1994.

President Sandu calls for more efficiency in Moldovan agriculture

The state will stand by farmers, but cannot support inefficiency, President Maia Sandu said at an extended meeting with the biggest employers and taxpayers in the agricultural sector.

NATO Deputy Secretary-General visits Moldova

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean and NATO Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Geoană held a joint press conference on Thursday.

Moldova's independence from Russia grows

Moldovan authorities say they are prepared for a possible disconnection from Russian natural gas, according to Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Moldovan government to continue to stand up to Russia

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean on Wednesday vowed that his government would continue to resist any attempt by Russia to undermine Moldova's sovereignty, territorial integrity, or the dignity of its citizens.

Moldovan vice prime minister to discuss Transnistrian issue in Brussels

Moldovan Vice Prime Minister for Reintegration Oleg Serebrian will discuss the Transnistrian issue with European Union officials in Brussels on September 13-15.