Mureșan: Republic of Moldova's EU accession hinges on rule of law

The Republic of Moldova EU accession process is currently at a favorable juncture, and the current pace of reforms is set to make the country's European integration trajectory irreversible within the next four years, according to Siegfried Mureșan, President of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with the Republic of Moldova.

Migration fuels the Moldova family crisis, pushing rural divorce rates higher

Marriage numbers are plunging while the high divorce rate remains an alarming constant.

Justice reform dominates new FIA White Book for Moldova business

Justice reform in Moldova, widely considered the most significant obstacle for the Moldova business environment, dominates the 2025 edition of the FIA White Book 2025, published by the Foreign Investors Association (FIA).

Abuse of power trial: 46 million lei damage in Constantinov case

Prosecutors are seeking a 13-year prison sentence for Dmitry Constantinov, the former President of the Gagauzia People's Assembly. He is currently on trial for abuse of power and embezzlement charges.

Opening of EU negotiation clusters for Moldova requested by PAC

The Parliamentary Association Committee Republic of Moldova – European Union (PAC RM–EU) urged the European Union to open Moldova EU accession negotiations on three clusters by the end of this year.

Moldova sets Russian troop withdrawal as first step for Transnistria conflict solution

The Republic of Moldova must manage its relations with the Russian Federation "with firmness, but also prudence," states Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

Chișinău leaders strengthen US-Moldova cooperation in Washington

The Republic of Moldova has reaffirmed its unconditional support for Ukraine and is actively bolstering its own national resilience with the backing of strategic partners.

New USCIS restrictions: Shorter work permits after Washington attack

The Trump administration is slashing the validity period for work permits granted to numerous categories of immigrants.

Moldova details plan to fight arms smuggling after customs incident

The arms smuggling case, registered on November 20 at the Leușeni customs crossing, is likely an isolated incident rather than a "systematic" operation, according to Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

SFS confirms 10% cigarette price hike starting January 2026

Cigarettes and cigarillos in Moldova will see a 10% price hike starting January 1, 2026, after the State Tax Service (SFS) set a new minimum retail price (reference price) for a standard pack of 20 units at 46.59 lei.

Merz holds urgent talks on frozen Russian assets and Ukraine's credit

The UK government is prepared to transfer frozen Russian assets valued at eight billion pounds (approximately €9.1 billion) to Ukraine, according to The Times, citing a Cabinet source.

Premier Alexandru Munteanu on why Moldova needs an IMF program

Moldova's economy is showing the first clear signs of macroeconomic recovery, according to Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, who estimates an economic growth of about 2% for this year.