Moldova presidency rejects trash document claims

The Office of the President of Moldova has rejected claims that official state documents were dumped at a landfill, following viral social media videos.

Tofan concludes talks with parliamentary factions as opposition sets conditions

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.

Igor Grosu calls for defense investments after Copanca drone incident

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.

Venice Commission evaluates Moldova's new Parliament Code

A group of rapporteurs from the Venice Commission is currently assessing the Code on the Organization and Functioning of Parliament during a fact-finding visit to the Republic of Moldova, which takes place from July 16 to 17. At the conclusion of the visit, the rapporteurs will present their opinion on the draft.

Grosu outlines Tofan Government's goals: restore trust, boost economy and open EU accession clusters

Restoring public trust, which has been shaken by scandals involving unjustified remuneration in the public sector, attracting investments, stimulating economic growth, and facilitating access to all clusters of the European Union (EU) are the main objectives that the future government, led by Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan, must achieve by the end of this year.

Anastasia Taburceanu returns MoldATSA payments; Grosu calls for all recipients to repay the funds

The Speaker of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, asserts that the European Union's (EU) confidence in the Republic of Moldova's commitment to its European path remains strong, despite recent public scandals concerning salaries and employment in government positions. He emphasizes that European partners assess a country primarily based on how its institutions respond to such incidents. These remarks were made during the July 15 edition of the program "I and the European Union" on Moldova 1.

Igor Grosu: Tofan's ministerial lineup to be unveiled by Friday; confidence vote set for July 21

The structure of the new Tofan Government will be announced by the end of this week, and the vote of confidence in Parliament is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21. This was stated by the Speaker of Parliament, Igor Grosu, who is also the leader of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), during the "I and the European Union" program on Moldova 1 on July 15.

Kyiv declaration: European leaders call for Russian troop withdrawal and back Moldova and Ukraine's EU accession

During the fifth Ukraine- South-Eastern Europe Summit, held on July 15 in Kyiv, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, urged increased international support for Ukraine's air defence and stricter sanctions against Russia. At this meeting, the participating leaders also issued a joint declaration reaffirming their support for Ukraine and the European aspirations of candidate states, including the Republic of Moldova.

Acting heads of diplomatic missions will receive ambassador-level allowances

Diplomats who are appointed as chargés d'affaires ad interim will receive an allowance equal to that of the head of the diplomatic mission they temporarily oversee. This measure has been approved by the Government and applies to situations in which a diplomat assumes leadership of an embassy or other representation of the Republic of Moldova abroad until a new head of mission is appointed.

Government approves Roman Cojuhari's resignation as head of the APP

The government has approved the resignation of Roman Cojuhari from his position as Director General of the Public Property Agency (APP), effective July 15. Until a new Director General is appointed, Ion Ciumac, the Deputy Director General, will assume his responsibilities.

Interim PM Eugeniu Osmochescu: New Government could be sworn in next week

Eugeniu Osmochescu led the first meeting of the interim Government, hoping it would also be the last, given the rapid pace of discussions regarding the inauguration of the new Executive.

President Sandu on Ukraine's Statehood Day: "We will never stop believing in Ukraine's victory"

On Ukraine's Statehood Day, President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova honoured the resilience of the Ukrainian people against Russian aggression and reaffirmed Moldova's full solidarity with Ukraine.