Romania Vestea government fails investiture vote amid AUR walkout

Romania's Parliament has rejected the proposed cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea. The cabinet received only 189 votes in favor, falling short of the constitutional minimum of 233 required for investiture.

Higher mortgage costs for Moldovans after central bank hike

Moldovan homeowners face higher monthly mortgage repayments starting July 1, 2026. The increase comes after the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) raised the benchmark retail interest rate used to calculate borrowing costs.

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.