Moldova Enters Electoral Campaign Amid Shifts in Media Consumption
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30 August 2025 12:50
On August 29, the official electoral campaign for Moldova’s upcoming elections began, marking the start of a heated political season. While social media has overtaken traditional outlets as the main source of information for most citizens, television continues to hold the highest level of trust among the population, according to recent studies. The Independent Journalism […] The post Moldova Enters Electoral Campaign Amid Shifts in Media Consumption appeared first on Moldova.
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Lawyer Lucian Rogac, who represents controversial businessman Vladimir Plahotniuc, has reacted after the National Integrity Authority (ANI) accused him of holding unexplained wealth. “Coincidence or not, the appearance of this act comes shortly after I became vocal in the public space and expressed critical views towards certain state institutions, in my role as a lawyer […] The post Plahotniuc’s Lawyer Lucian Rogac Reacts to ANI’s Findings of Unexplained Wealth appeared first on Moldova.
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President of Romania Nicusor Dan reaffirmed his country’s strong commitment to the Republic of Moldova, pledging support for European integration and cooperation in key sectors such as transportation, energy, and the economy. Speaking at the Cotroceni Palace during the Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy, Dan underlined Moldova’s strategic importance.“The Republic of Moldova must remain a […] The post Romanian President Nicusor Dan Reaffirms Support for Moldova’s European Path appeared first on Moldova.
26 August 2025
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Minister of Environment of the Republic of Moldova, Sergiu Lazarencu, held a working meeting in Bucharest today with his Romanian counterpart, Diana Buzoianu, Minister of Environment, Waters and Forests. The discussions focused on sharing best practices and expanding bilateral cooperation in environmental protection. One of the main topics addressed was the Deposit Return System (DRS), […] The post Moldova and Romania Strengthen Cooperation on Environmental Protection appeared first on Moldova.
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Mihai Popsoi Pays Working Visit to Bucharest, Attends Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy # MoldovaLive
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The Socialist Party has appealed to international organizations and diplomatic missions over the Central Electoral Commission’s (CEC) decision to drastically reduce the number of polling stations available to voters from the left bank of the Dniester for the September 28 parliamentary elections. According to Socialist MP Vlad Batrincea, the CEC’s August 24 decision to open […] The post Socialists Protest Reduction of Polling Stations for Transnistrian Voters appeared first on Moldova.
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Four political parties linked to fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor will remain under restricted activity, following a decision by the magistrates to reject their appeals. The ruling concerns the Renaissance, Chance, Force of Alternative, Salvation of Moldova, and Victory parties. According to Radio Moldova, the court ruled that the first-instance rulings were correct and well-founded. The […] The post Court Upholds Restrictions on Four Parties Affiliated with Shor appeared first on Moldova.
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On August 25, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Dorin Recean held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The talks focused on the situation of the 15,000 Moldovan citizens working in Israel, with emphasis on ensuring their safety, well-being, and fair labor conditions. The two officials also discussed the annual Hasidic […] The post Recean asks for Israel’s support in recovering the assets stolen by Shor appeared first on Moldova.
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Moldova remains on the frontline of the hybrid war waged by Russia against democracy, with hostile actions intensifying ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. The warning was issued by Heleen Bakker, Director-General for European Cooperation of the Netherlands, during a joint press conference in Chisinau alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai […] The post BENELUX Delegation Reaffirms Support for Moldova Amid Intensifying Hybrid Threats appeared first on Moldova.
10:50
Moldovan Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii visited the U.S. last week, meeting with senior officials from the Department of Defense and Department of State, according to the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau. On August 20, Nosatîi was inducted into the International Hall of Fame of the course U.S. Army Command and General Staff, which he completed in […] The post Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii Honored in U.S. During Working Visit appeared first on Moldova.
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On August 25, President Maia Sandu met with Marilena Raouna, Deputy Minister for European Affairs of Cyprus, who will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1, 2026, for a six-month mandate. Talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the context of Moldova’s European integration efforts. President Sandu highlighted the […] The post President Maia Sandu Holds High-Level Meetings on Moldova’s European Path appeared first on Moldova.
25 August 2025
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“SHOR” Organization Members Appear on the PDMM Candidate List Ahead of September Elections # MoldovaLive
The criminal organization “SHOR” is regrouping its members and transferring them to other political parties, this time targeting the Modern Democratic Party of Moldova (PDMM), according to deschide.md. An analysis of PDMM’s candidate list for the 28 September parliamentary elections reveals that several former members of the “SHOR” group are now running for deputy seats […] The post “SHOR” Organization Members Appear on the PDMM Candidate List Ahead of September Elections appeared first on Moldova.
16:50
The State Enterprise “Post of Moldova” announced that, as of 25 August 2025, it will temporarily cease accepting postal shipments containing goods—including packages, parcels, and EMS—to the United States. The suspension follows the Executive Order signed on July 30, 2025, by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, which will take effect on August 29, 2025. The […] The post “Post of Moldova” Suspends Package Shipments to the United States Starting 25 August appeared first on Moldova.
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TikTok will implement extensive measures to protect the integrity of Moldova’s parliamentary elections on 28 September 2025. The platform has established an Election Mission Control Center, staffed with local and international experts in cybersecurity, disinformation, and electoral process integrity, according to a press release from Practic Media Group, TikTok’s representative in Moldova. Key initiatives include: […] The post TikTok Strengthens Measures Ahead of Moldova’s September 28 Parliamentary Elections appeared first on Moldova.
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Values, gastronomy, history or traditions? Traian Stoianov finds out from Moldovans what unites them as a nation # MoldovaLive
Gastronomy, dances, traditions, and culture are the values that unite Moldovans, according to citizens interviewed by journalist Traian Stoianov. Speaking about national unity, respondents emphasized emotional connections to home, noting that “there is no place like it,” and shared their views on what brings people together. FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT NEWS, FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Some pointed […] The post Values, gastronomy, history or traditions? Traian Stoianov finds out from Moldovans what unites them as a nation appeared first on Moldova.
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