Putin’s Moldova election failure highlights Russia’s declining influence

Moldova’s recent parliamentary election was widely billed as a straight choice between rival European and Russian trajectories, with the Kremlin accused of unprecedented interference in a bid to sway the vote in Moscow’s favor. On the eve of the...

The Hard Part for Moldova Comes Next

The recent election in Moldova may prove to be a historic event. The reformist Party of Action (PAS), led by President Maia Sandu, has consolidated its power as it readies the country for E.U. membership. Although Moldova is home to just 2.4...

“Moldova that unites us”: Celebrating wine – the “gold” of the country’s hills

Wine — whether red or white — is more than just a drink in the Republic of Moldova. Every drop tells the story of a people who harvested the grapes and turned them into tradition. A symbol of hospitality, hard work, and dignity, Moldovan wine is...

Moldova Election: Sandu’s PAS Wins Decisive Majority and Blocks Kremlin’s Hybrid Operation

The pro-European Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) of President Maia Sandu has secured a sweeping victory in Moldova’s parliamentary elections, dealing a major blow to the Kremlin’s attempts to destabilize the country and reverse its European...

Adam Zivo: Moldova chooses the West, embarrassing Russia

While Moldova was split between Europhiles and Euroskeptics throughout the 2010s, the country veered westward in 2020, when voters elected Maia Sandu, a pro-European former World Bank official, for president. The following year, her political...

Moldova voters send a clear pro-European message with Maia Sandu victory

Divided but determined, Moldova’s electorate has delivered a clear reconfirmation of the mandate of its pro-European government. With 50.20% of the vote (over 700,000 ballots), the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) of incumbent President Maia...

Moldova Chooses Europe Over Russia

Moldovan president Maia Sandu preparing to cast her vote on September 28, 2025. (Photo by Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images.) This article is brought to you by American Purpose, the magazine and community founded by Francis Fukuyama in 2020, which is...

Moldova's government works to secure pro-EU path after big election win

CHISINAU - New power lines and wind farms; swift prosecutions of alleged Russian-backed saboteurs; winning hearts and minds. Moldova's government is focusing on its next battles to secure a future in Europe and break out of Russia's grasp. After...

Europe Should Support Moldova Against Russian Meddling

Moldova’s pro-Western governing party gained a clear parliamentary majority in this weekend’s elections, choosing European alignment amid “unprecedented pressure, disinformation, and interference from the Kremlin.” Although the results advance...

Moldova's Commission for awarding of National Prize nominates laureates for 2025 edition

This year's winners of the National Prize have been selected at a meeting of the Commission for the awarding of the National Prize, chaired by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. For the 2025 edition, 26 files were submitted, which show the achievements...

A pro-EU party won Moldova’s election, but obstacles remain

Russia’s campaign to amplify societal distrust continues as EU membership talks have stalled In the end, the results were better than Moldova’s western allies had dared hope. In last Sunday’s parliamentary elections, the pro-EU party of Moldovan...

PHOTO // Over 50 teachers of Moldova's Stefan cel Mare Academy awarded diplomas, ranks, distinctions

Over 50 teachers of the Interior Ministry’s (MAI) Stefan cel Mare Academy today were awarded diplomas, ranks and distinctions at a festive event dedicated to Teachers' Day. During the event, Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin said that,...

Moldova Election: How Russia Tried and Failed to Hack the Vote

Support our mission to provide fearless stories about and outside the media system Packed with exclusive investigations, analysis, and features In front of the Parliament building in Chișinău, a monumental white concrete structure built during the...

From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning

On Sept. 28, Moldovan voters overwhelmingly rejected pro-Russian parties and gave President Maia Sandu’s pro-European party a decisive parliamentary majority. The victory, which came despite a massive Russia-financed influence operation to sway...

70% of Public Services for Companies Now Digitized in Moldova

Public services for companies in Moldova have reached a 70% digitization rate, allowing entrepreneurs to complete most procedures online — from scheduling and obtaining permissive documents to submitting and receiving files. This shift saves...

Analysis-Moldova's government works to secure pro-EU path after big election win

By Dan Peleschuk CHISINAU (Reuters) -New power lines and wind farms; swift prosecutions of alleged Russian-backed saboteurs; winning hearts and minds. Moldova's government is focusing on its next battles to secure a future in Europe and break out...

PRO-INDUSTRY DIAOGUE Conference, with agenda for modernization, competitiveness of Moldova's economy

Entrepreneurs, representatives of public authorities, sectoral associations, and development partners today gathered at the annual conference titled, PRO-INDUSTRY DIALOGUE: Catalyst of Moldova's Industrial Future, organized by the Chamber of...

MIA Instant Payments System of Moldova exceeds 750,000 users, about 13 million transactions

The MIA Instant Payments System shows outstanding results with over 750,000 users, about 13 million transactions and a total volume exceeding 12 billion lei in one year and a half after its launch. The figures have been unveiled by First Vice...

Moldova Stands Firm: Democracy on Europe’s Frontier

A tiny country, often cited as the poorest in Europe and home to the world’s largest wine cellar, has become the subject of intense political conversation for the past three weeks. Moldova, nestled between Romania and Ukraine, held parliamentary...

Territorial station of volunteer firefighters opened in central Moldova settlement

A new post or rescuers and volunteers, aimed at enhancing community safety and strengthening intervention capacities in case of emergencies, has been inaugurated in the Zubresti settlement, central Straseni district. The station in Zubresti will...