Adrian Ermurachi: Local Public Administration Reform: Beyond the Models, What Matters Is the Way Decisions Are Made
Interview for the FES/APE Foreign Policy BulletinLocal public administration reform in the Republic of Moldova has ceased to be a taboo subject. After several unsuccessful attempts and multiple decentralization policies that followed one another without being fully implemented, the discussion has entered a new phase.
STOP FAKE! Russian – banned, and a pension of 800 lei. How are Transnistria’s residents being intimidated with “forced reintegration”?
Claims that “Russian will be banned” or that pensions will be reduced to 800 lei are being presented as scare narratives promoted at a roundtable in Tiraspol focused on so-called “forced reintegration.” Nikolai Bucheatski, described in regional media as a “journalist,” “defender of Transnistria,” and director of an alleged human rights foundation, made several misleading […] The post STOP FAKE! Russian – banned, and a pension of 800 lei. How are Transnistria’s residents being intimidated with “forced reintegration”? appeared first on Moldova.
Trump urges Russia-Ukraine deal citing massive combat losses
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump discussed strategic defense co-production and peace prospects at the G7 summit in Évian, France. The bilateral talks focused on securing manufacturing licenses for anti-ballistic missiles to bolster Ukraine's long-term air defense capabilities.
Ukraine seeks US anti-ballistic missile licenses at G7
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump discussed strategic defense co-production and peace prospects at the G7 summit in Évian, France. The bilateral talks focused on securing manufacturing licenses for anti-ballistic missiles to bolster Ukraine's long-term air defense capabilities.
Former Zimbru goalkeeper goes viral after Spain draw
Former Zimbru Chisinau goalkeeper Vozinha became a global social media sensation following Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw against Spain at the World Cup. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was named player of the match after delivering multiple outstanding saves.
Cape Verde keeper Vozinha gains millions of followers
Former Zimbru Chisinau goalkeeper Vozinha became a global social media sensation following Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw against Spain at the World Cup. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was named player of the match after delivering multiple outstanding saves.
VIDEO // Moldovan entrepreneurs make investments worth over 19 billion lei through ODA programmes in recent years
Entrepreneurs of Moldova, in the last four years, have made investments of over 19 billion lei in developing, modernizing and expanding their businesses through programmes managed by the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA), in collaboration with the Economic...
Over the past six months, about 3,700 foreigners have received work permits in Moldova. Another 104 have been deported. Which countries are they from?
About 3,700 foreign nationals obtained work permits in Moldova over the past six months. Another 114 received residence permits, while 104 were expelled for violating the country’s residency regulations. According to data obtained by Realitatea, most of those granted work permits came from Nepal (1,110), Bangladesh (650), Uzbekistan (604), and India (276). Among those who […] The post Over the past six months, about 3,700 foreigners have received work permits in Moldova. Another 104 have been deported. Which countries are they from? appeared first on Moldova.
The total value of projects approved for...
The total value of projects approved for...
The Investment Agency and Moldova Fruct...
The Investment Agency and Moldova Fruct...
A large-scale campaign to inform farmers about...
A large-scale campaign to inform farmers about...
Moldova has taken another important step toward EU...
Moldova has taken another important step toward EU...
Support for Moldova’s EU accession reconfirmed though joint declaration adopted by Moldova–Poland Parliamentary Assembly
The consistent support provided to Moldova in the process of accession to the European Union has been reconfirmed through a joint declaration adopted by the Parliamentary Assembly of Moldova and Poland (PA RM–RP). The document was approved at the 11th session of the PA RM&n...
Moldova pension system strained by low contributor-to-retiree ratio
Moldova’s parliament completed its review of the 2025 social security budget, exposing severe structural vulnerabilities behind a nominal financial surplus.
Surplus hides deep systemic risks in Moldova welfare system
Moldova’s parliament completed its review of the 2025 social security budget, exposing severe structural vulnerabilities behind a nominal financial surplus.
EU Parliament probes lawmaker over unofficial Russian diplomacy
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has launched an ethics probe into Luxembourgish MEP Fernand Kartheiser.
Metsola orders ethics probe into MEP Kartheiser over Russia ties
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has launched an ethics probe into Luxembourgish MEP Fernand Kartheiser.
Moldova steps up EU integration focus with new Parliament strategy
The Standing Bureau of Moldova's Parliament approved a new institutional communication strategy on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Chisinau legislature modernizes communication to counter fake news
The Standing Bureau of Moldova's Parliament approved a new institutional communication strategy on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Digital election spending jumps 39% as Moldova updates electoral law
Chisinau hosted the 10th regional "Money in Politics" conference on June 16, 2026, gathering experts from Romania, Albania, Poland, Ukraine, and North Macedonia. The two-day forum focuses on tracking digital financial flows, virtual currencies, and their rising influence on democratic processes.