Maia Sandu signed the decree appointing Alexandru Munteanu as Prime Minister

President Maia Sandu has officially appointed economist Alexandru Munteanu as her candidate for prime minister. The decree was signed on Friday, October 24, following discussions between the president and the parliamentary faction of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS).

The acting Minister of the Environment, Sergiu Lazarencu, opts for the position of deputy

Another member of the new government will not be in the future Cabinet of Ministers. The acting Minister of the Environment, Sergiu Lazarencu, announced on Friday, October 24, that he is giving up the ministerial portfolio in favor of that of deputy after being elected on the electoral list of the Action and Solidarity Party in the parliamentary elections of September 28.

European Council will revisit Moldova and Ukraine’s EU accession “at its next meeting”

The European Council congratulates the authorities of the Republic of Moldova for their strong commitment and effective measures taken to safeguard the integrity of the recent electoral process. This recognition is based on the conclusions adopted on Thursday, October 23, regarding the Republic of Moldova.

Support for excellence: MEC awards 110 merit scholarships to Roma students this year

A total of 110 Roma students will receive merit scholarships valued at 1,200 lei per month for the 2025-2026 academic year. This support, provided by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC), aims to encourage young Roma to continue their studies and excel academically.

Energy independence: How Moldova cut off Russian gas

The former Soviet republic of Moldova says it is no longer reliant on Russian natural gas, having diversified its supply and advanced interconnection projects with neighbouring Romania and the European Union.

Infrastructure gap: Shallow wells and contaminated water plague Moldova's villages

Nearly 40% of Moldova's population lacks access to piped water, despite the construction of more than 1,100km of new networks in the past four years.

Moldova students use EU board game to learn about accession

Dozens of students from European Clubs in the Republic of Moldova are participating in 'The European Course' board game this week, an initiative designed to deepen their knowledge of the European Union (EU) and the country's European integration process.

Navalny: Russia moves to designate ACF a 'terrorist group'

The Russian prosecutor general’s office has asked the Supreme Court to declare the Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF), the successor group to the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a “terrorist organisation.”

Moldova life sentences: Corruption probe into prisoner amnesty

A number of prisoners serving life sentences in Moldova were allegedly released due to possible corruption linked to an amnesty marking the 30th anniversary of the country's independence.

Moldova Mare Party: Request to ECtHR over funding case

The Moldova Mare Party requested the Chișinău Court of Appeal to refer the matter to the European Court of Human Rights for an advisory opinion regarding the legality of the evidence used in a case seeking to restrict its operations.

Bank fraud and justice: The price of corruption in Moldova

Corruption, described as a "chronic disease," can only be controlled through the exemplary conduct of state institutions and the prosecution of well-documented, high-quality cases.

Chișinău bank fraud: Man jailed after Telegram scam

A resident of Moldova's capital, Chișinău, has lost 87,000 lei (around £3,800) from her bank card after strangers fraudulently obtained her access password.