Hungary to continue supporting Moldova's EU integration efforts

Hungary will continue to support Moldova's efforts to join the European Union, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said at a joint press conference in Budapest with Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Dumitru Alaiba.

Ion Ceban accused of illegal business practices in Chisinau

The current mayor of Chisinau, Ion Ceban, is being accused of using illegal methods to drive some businesses in the capital city to bankruptcy, according to a candidate for mayor of the Platform for Dignity and Truth Party, Victor Chironda.

Moldova to rehabilitate 450-kilometre railway corridor with EBRD funding

The Moldovan government has approved the ratification of an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance the rehabilitation of a 450-kilometre railway corridor in the country.

Moldova to provide health insurance to stay-at-home moms

The Moldovan government has approved a new policy that will provide health insurance to stay-at-home moms until their children reach the age of two. The policy, which is expected to go into effect in 2024, is designed to ensure that all mothers have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their employment status.

Putin to visit Kyrgyzstan, first trip abroad since ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Kyrgyzstan in mid-October, according to authorities in Bishkek. The visit, which will be Putin's first trip abroad since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him, is seen as a sign of Russia's continued influence in Central Asia.

Major bus crash in Venice kills at least 21 tourists

At least 21 people, including two children, were killed and 18 others were injured after a tour bus crashed off a viaduct near the Italian city of Venice and caught fire, BBC News reported.

Moldova's Parliament to adopt new regulations to prevent fraud in local elections

Moldova's Parliament President Igor Grosu has announced that the legislature will adopt new regulations to prevent people with a criminal record or who are under international sanctions from running for office in the upcoming local elections.

Moldova's President Maia Sandu makes historic visit to Portugal

President Maia Sandu of Moldova paid a historic visit to Portugal on Tuesday, marking the first time a Moldovan head of state has visited the country.

Moldovan government to respect Constitutional Court ruling on Shor Party members' right to run for office

The Moldovan government will respect the ruling of the Constitutional Court that declared unconstitutional the provision that prohibited members of the former Shor Party, which was outlawed, from running for office.

Moldova to adopt Anti-Corruption Court framework after Venice Commission opinion

The Moldovan Parliament will adopt the legal framework for the functioning of the Anti-Corruption Court only after the Venice Commission has issued its opinion, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu said on Tuesday. According to the official, the institution should investigate cases of large-scale corruption.

Poland, Czech Republic to tighten border controls with Slovakia

Poland and the Czech Republic announced on Tuesday the introduction of temporary border controls with Slovakia. The measure, which will be in effect for a period of 10 days starting on Wednesday, is aimed at reducing illegal migration and trafficking, according to Agerpres.

Moldovan court rules against ban on unconstitutional parties in elections

The Constitutional Court of Moldova has ruled that article 16, paragraph (2), letter (e) of the Electoral Code, which prohibits the participation in elections of representatives of parties declared unconstitutional, is unconstitutional. Judges Nicolae Eșanu and Liuba Roșca filed dissenting opinions. The decision is final and cannot be appealed, enters into force on the date of its adoption, and is published in the "Official Gazette".