Moldova hands CoE presidency to Monaco as ministers gather in Chisinau

President Maia Sandu and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, will open the ministerial session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CoE) on May 15, marking the conclusion of the Republic of Moldova's presidency of the organization. More than 50 delegations from member states are expected to attend the session, including over 20 Ministers of Foreign Affairs, in Chisinau.

Cyprus backs opening EU accession talks with Moldova: Together, we will achieve this goal

The primary goal of the Cypriot presidency of the Council of the European Union is to officially open the negotiation chapters with the Republic of Moldova, beginning with Cluster I on Fundamental Values. This was stated by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, during a press conference held in Chisinau alongside the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.

At the European Town opening in Chișinău, the EU ambassador called the EU a choice for peace and a better future

The European Town opened on May 9 in Chișinău, where hundreds gathered to celebrate Europe Day with Moldovan officials, EU diplomats, and representatives. More than 20 ambassadors joined Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu on stage as the ceremony began with the national anthems of Moldova and the EU.

Victory March participants headed to the “Eternitate” Memorial with Soviet flags and banned ribbons

On Saturday, May 9, participants in the "Victory March" set off from the center of the capital towards the "Eternitate" Memorial Complex. They carried Soviet flags, flowers, and portraits of World War II veterans to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazism. Leading the procession were leaders of socialist and communist parties, along with other opposition representatives.

Maia Sandu laid flowers at “Maica Îndurerată” monument on May 9: “If we don’t recognize aggressors, we risk losing peace”

The events commemorating May 9, which is observed as both Europe Day and Victory Day against Fascism in the Republic of Moldova, began early in the morning at the "Eternitate" Memorial Complex. The country's leadership first laid flowers at the "Eternal Fire" and later at the "Maica Îndurerată" monument, honoring the heroes who lost their lives for the independence of the Republic of Moldova.

President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, on official visit to Chisinau on May 9

On Europe Day, May 9, President Maia Sandu will host the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, in Chisinau. He will pay an official visit to our country at the invitation of the head of state.

Council of Europe meets in Chisinau May 14–15, focusing on countering disinformation and protecting children

The main topics on the agenda for the ministerial session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CMCE), which will be held on May 14-15 in Chisinau, will include human rights, child protection, efforts to combat violence against women, regional security, and the fight against disinformation.

May 9 between Victory Day and Europe Day. Kaja Kallas' explanations

On May 7, during a press conference in Chisinau, Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union, stated that May 9 should not be celebrated as Victory Day because of the atrocities that occurred after World War II. This statement was made alongside President Maia Sandu.

Political crisis in Bucharest: Pro-West course remains firm

Deși criza politică din România este una complexă, în context regional tensionat soluțiile politice sunt așteptate într-un termen relativ scurt. Fostul ministru român al Afacerilor Externe, Cristian Diaconescu a dat asigurări, la Moldova 1, că direcția strategică pro-europeană și relația cu Republica Moldova rămân deziderate ferme.

European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas will visit Chișinău on May 7–8

European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas will pay an official visit to Moldova from May 7 to 8. She will hold several meetings in Chișinău, including with the country’s leadership.

Moldova strengthens its strategic partnership with North Carolina

Moldova’s partnership with North Carolina in the United States remains durable and pragmatic and delivers concrete results that directly benefit citizens, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi said at the opening of the bilateral cooperation committee meeting. The event took place on May 5 in Chișinău and U.S. Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall co chaired it.

Energy is “green and integrated”; Moldova exceeds 1 GW capacity, says Minister Junghietu in Brussels

The energy partnership between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova is robust and focused on the future. This statement was made by Dan Jørgensen, the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, during the seventh meeting of the High-Level Energy Dialogue.