Messi brace fires Argentina into knockout stage after Austria win

Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Austria in their Group J encounter in Arlington, Texas, booking a place in the tournament's round of 32.

Rural Moldovans face higher subsistence costs than city dwellers

Moldovan citizens spent an average of €255 (approx. 4,995 MDL) per month in 2025, according to latest national data. While food products claimed the largest share of overall family budgets at 43%, healthcare represented the lowest expenditure category at just 4.6%.

President Sandu secures new EU security package in Brussels

One week after officially opening its first accession negotiations cluster, Moldova consolidated its European integration path during the second EU-Moldova summit in Brussels. European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted the high-level meeting.

EU integration strengthens Moldova sovereignty, legal experts say

European integration remains the primary mechanism to reinforce the sovereignty, institutional resilience, and national security of the Republic of Moldova. Legal expert Alexandru Bot emphasized this correlation during public broadcaster Teleradio-Moldova's coverage marking the 36th anniversary of the historic Sovereignty Declaration.

A month on bikes: Father and daughter cycle 2,500 km from France to Moldova

Homesickness can be so powerful that it can transform a simple trip home into a true adventure. This is the case for Adelina and her father, Sergiu Alexuța, who have been living in France for several years. They decided to return to their homeland for a vacation, but not in the usual way—instead, they chose to travel by bicycle. They plan to complete the journey from France to the Republic of Moldova in about a month.

Igor Grosu in Czech Republic: Czech support for Moldova’s EU path reaffirmed

The Czech Republic's support for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova and the progress made in the reform process were addressed during meetings the President of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, held in the Czech Republic with high-ranking Czech officials.

AUR rebrands as European National Conservative Party, keeping its ideals

The Alliance for the Unity of Romanians in the Republic of Moldova has decided to change its name to the European National Conservative Party (PNCE). According to the party, this name change signifies a new political phase and reflects their formal adoption of European conservative principles, while still upholding their declared strategic goal of "National Reunification."

Competition Council reviews Linella owner’s takeover of Merci network

The Competition Council is reviewing an economic concentration operation involving one of the largest food retail operators in the Republic of Moldova. This operator, which owns the Linella, Fidesco, Cip Market, Bravo, and Slavena Megamarket chains, aims to acquire control of the Merci store chain.

National Employers’ Confederation of Moldova presents new leadership team

The National Confederation of Employers of the Republic of Moldova (CNPM) has appointed a new leadership team along with new alternate members. This updated team was introduced on June 22 during a meeting of the National Commission for Consultations and Collective Bargaining.

Minister Emil Ceban opposes 20% VAT on medicines, citing unpreparedness

The Ministry of Health expressed a negative view on the proposal to implement a 20% VAT on medicines, as outlined in the draft of the new budgetary-fiscal policy for 2027. Minister Emil Ceban cautions that this measure could lead to a series of price increases and place additional strain on the medical system in the Republic of Moldova.

Expert: EU accession benefits will come gradually with reforms

The benefits of EU membership will gradually become evident to Moldovan citizens as the government implements necessary reforms and progresses in the negotiation process. While some tangible advantages are already being experienced, significant improvements in living standards will depend on the success of the reforms implemented by Chișinău.

Dan Alexe | Brussels leaders praise progress, congratulate Maia Sandu and announce investments

During a press conference concluding the second Moldova-EU summit in Brussels, António Costa, the President of the European Council, referred to Moldova as a "future EU member." He made this statement following discussions with President Maia Sandu and Ursula von der Leyen, the Head of the European Commission.