Moldova records 'biggest progress' in EU accession, says Kos
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4 November 2025 20:10
The Republic of Moldova has registered the biggest progress in a single year on its path to joining the European Union, according to the annual EU Enlargement Package.
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An international project, with a budget of almost 2 million euros, was launched on Wednesday, November 5, in Chisinau. The initiative, called EUroBRIDGE, aims to strengthen cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, with technical support from Romania and full funding from the European Union.
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The Republic of Moldova has taken a new concrete step towards strengthening national security and approaching the European digital space by signing the Collaboration Protocol between the National Institute for Innovations in Cybersecurity Cybercor, Technical University of Moldova (UTM) and NCC RO – National Cybersecurity Coordination Center of Romania.
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Bashkan Evghenia Guțul cannot justify assets worth over 1.2 million lei, including a diamond necklace # Moldova1
Evghenia Guțul, the Bashkan of Gagauzia, is currently in detention after being sentenced to seven years in prison by a first-instance court for illegally financing the former "Șor" Party. The National Integrity Authority (ANI) discovered a discrepancy of over 1,249,000 lei between the assets owned by the Guțul family and their reported income from 2024 to 2025, which Guțul was unable to justify.
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The government is organizing Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu's visit to Romania. This will be his first official trip abroad in this position. After Bucharest, he will continue to Brussels.
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Romania and Ukraine become the main foreign investors in Moldova Innovation Technology Park # Moldova1
Romania and Ukraine are now the leading foreign investors in the Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP), surpassing the United States, which held the top position until last year. According to data from the third quarter of 2025, Romania has 53 companies registered in the park, Ukraine has 49, and the USA has 39. This shift indicates a regional reorientation of investment interest towards the Republic of Moldova, reads a press release from MITP.
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Education Minister promises solutions for overcrowded classes; strategy to be presented by end of November # Moldova1
The authorities are developing a comprehensive plan to tackle overcrowding in educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova. This announcement was made by Dan Perciun, the Minister of Education and Research, who acknowledged that the situation is urgent, particularly in the municipality of Chisinau.
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The Republic of Moldova and Romania are implementing coordinated control at the Cantemir–Fălciu border crossing point. This marks the third border crossing point to adopt this mechanism and the first of its kind for railway transport. The Government of Chisinau approved the agreement during its meeting on November 5, which was initially signed in Bucharest in early October.
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Olympic champions to get scholarships equivalent to five average salaries, as government increases support for young athletes # Moldova1
Beginning January 1, 2026, students and young individuals who excel in sports will receive monthly scholarships from the government. This initiative is part of an expansion of the national program aimed at supporting high-performance athletes. The scholarships will be available to adolescents aged 13 to 15 as well as young adults aged 21 to 23, a group that has not previously received this financial assistance.
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Director of “Gheorghe Asachi” Lyceum under corruption investigation may lose teaching and managerial degrees # Moldova1
Natalia Bulat, the director of the "Gheorghe Asachi" Theoretical Lyceum in Chisinau, has recently been detained in a corruption case. As a result, she may lose her teaching and managerial degrees. Dan Perciun, the Minister of Education and Research, announced that the lyceum has already begun internal procedures to assess the director's integrity.
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Authorities working to ensure kerosene supply at Chisinau Airport: “No problem by month-end” # Moldova1
The fuel supply to Eugen Doga International Airport in Chisinau is stable until the end of this month. However, authorities are exploring alternative scenarios due to the inclusion of the Lukoil group on the sanctions list imposed by the United States and the United Kingdom. Lukoil is currently the only supplier of kerosene to the airport and owns the infrastructure for storing and refueling aircraft.
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Government reshuffle: Alexandru Iacub becomes Deputy Secretary General, Radu Vrabie takes over Customs Service # Moldova1
Alexandru Iacub is stepping down from his role as the leader of the Customs Service to become the Deputy Secretary General of the Government, starting on November 6. This decision was approved during the first meeting of the new Government on Wednesday, November 5. During the same meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers also supported the appointment of Radu Vrabie as the new Director of the Customs Service.
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On Wednesday, November 5, the Government approved the termination of the Cultural Agreement with the Russian Federation. This decision supports actions to close the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Chisinau, which is regarded as "an instrument of hybrid influence by the Kremlin." Following the government’s approval, a vote will be held in Parliament. Afterward, the Russian side will be officially notified that the Republic of Moldova is withdrawing from the agreement.
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The Minister of Health and former rector of the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chisinau, Emil Ceban, responded to reports about searches conducted by Romanian authorities concerning the recognition of medical diplomas for doctors who allegedly completed their residency in the Republic of Moldova. The Minister firmly denies the accusations that some doctors obtained their diplomas without physically attending their studies.
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Tana Foarfă, on Moldova 1 TV: Moldova's accession to the EU - a matter of "when, not if" # Moldova1
Moldova's accession to the European Union is "a matter of when, not if," according to Tana Foarfă, the director of the Europuls Expertise Center. She was referring to the European Commission's annual enlargement report, which was approved on November 4. The report recognizes Chisinau's technical and political progress, despite the geopolitical challenges the country faces.
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Three individuals, including one from Ukraine, were sentenced to prison for their involvement in a network that distributed drugs on a particularly large scale in the Republic of Moldova. They would divide the drugs into small doses and hide them in various locations around Chisinau, where clients would pick them up after communicating through the Telegram app.
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On Wednesday, November 5, Romanian prosecutors and police officers conducted searches related to a case involving doctors who allegedly obtained fictitious specializations from the "Nicolae Testemitanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chisinau. Several doctors are under suspicion for having requested the Romanian Ministry of Health to recognize their specialist medical diplomas, even though they did not actually complete the residency program in the Republic of Moldova.
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The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Quebec, Canada, headed by Serge H. Malaison, started its activity.
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The "Energocom" enterprise purchased approximately 387.3 thousand MWh of electricity in October, at a weighted average price of 132.44 Euro/MWh, which is 18.48 Euro/MWh more than in September.
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The government, led by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, will meet for the first time on Wednesday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m. The agenda includes a denunciation of the Cultural Agreement with the Russian Federation.
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Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, will officially visit the Republic of Moldova from November 6 to 7 to mark the establishment of the new Parliament during its 12th legislature. While in Chisinau, she will participate in a session of the Legislative Assembly, where she is scheduled to deliver a speech. Additionally, Metsola will hold a bilateral meeting with the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu.
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The Munteanu Government is moving forward with procedures to close the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Chișinău, an initiative authorities first announced in February.
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The Republic of Moldova has registered the biggest progress in a single year on its path to joining the European Union, according to the annual EU Enlargement Package.
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Tonight, all football fans' attention is focused on two spectacular Champions League (UCL) fixtures in England and France.
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The Republic of Moldova’s economy is showing signs of a rebound after two years of external shocks and high inflation, yet persistent structural imbalances and external vulnerabilities remain a concern.
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The EU Expansion Report, set to be presented by the European Commission today, Tuesday, November 4, is an additional step in the Republic of Moldova's negotiation process for EU accession, stated Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, during the "Bună dimineața" show on Moldova 1.
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Moldova’s trade unions are pushing for a new minimum wage of 8,050 lei monthly in the real sector of the economy, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. This significant proposal was the focus of consultations with employers' representatives on November 3.
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The Judges' Evaluation Commission in Moldova has notified 181 judges and candidates by the end of October. Strikingly, 63 of them, a figure representing 39%, have either resigned or withdrawn, opting to leave the system before undergoing the crucial vetting process.
14:10
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to summon the Russian Ambassador to Rome to deliver a formal note of protest.
12:20
Three right-wing populist parties in Czechia announced on Monday, November 3, the formation of a governing coalition, declaring their aim to build "another Europe" — a bloc of "sovereign national states," DW reports.
11:40
More and more Moldovans are abandoning traditional internal combustion engine cars for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars.
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The national minimum wage in the Republic of Moldova is set for a significant increase. An official announcement is expected before the end of the current month, according to Victoria Belous, a deputy from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) and the former Minister of Finance.
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President Maia Sandu is scheduled to speak on Tuesday, November 4, in Brussels, at the inaugural European Media Summit organized by the Euronews group.
9:20
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu concluded a working tour of the ministries following the recent New Ministerial Appointments. Eight members of the new Moldova Cabinet were introduced to their respective teams.
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The Republic of Moldova is entering a decisive stage on its Moldova EU path. The upcoming European Commission report, set for November 4, is expected to confirm the substantial progress made over the past year in key areas.
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The Republic of Moldova is poised to open a new chapter in its winter sports history! The nation is set to be represented at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in two critical disciplines: biathlon and cross-country skiing.
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Chișinău's central authorities are being urged to tackle political and electoral corruption in Gagauzia and actively foster conditions for ethnic Gagauz to learn the Romanian and Gagauz languages.
3 November 2025
20:40
Russia has tripled its procurement of prosthetics, a direct consequence of the escalating number of Russian military disabilities on the Ukrainian front, which is now estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands, The Moscow Times reports.
19:50
Tensions are mounting within the Gagauzia People's Assembly (AP). The conflict flared up between two deputies concerning the local funding dispute for the region's Contribution Fund Gagauzia, after a document failed to include key development projects from the mayoralties of Ceadîr-Lunga and Vulcănești.
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Svetlana Panciuc, former head of the now-defunct Șor Party branch in Edineț, has been sentenced to four years in a semi-open prison for complicity in the illegal financing of the political party by an organized criminal group.
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The European Commission will publish the EU Enlargement Package 2025 on November 4th. This annual assessment details the progress of every candidate country for accession, including the Republic of Moldova.
17:20
The Republic of Moldova is registering an increasing number of counterfeit banknote cases. Last year, nearly 90 such crimes were recorded, marking a 23 percent increase compared to 2023.
16:40
The Republic of Moldova will participate in the International Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Public broadcaster Teleradio-Moldova (TRM) officially announced its return after a one-year break.
15:50
Turkey's largest oil refineries are ramping up purchases of crude oil imported from other countries, reacting to the new Western sanctions against Moscow.
15:00
The specific amount for the Moldova heating compensation will be tailored to each household individually, following the conclusion of the application process, announced the new Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru.
14:20
AC Milan extended their unbeaten run to over three months following a home victory against AS Roma, moving up to 3rd place in the Serie A standings.
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The European Commission will release its annual European Commission report on the progress of EU candidate countries on Tuesday, November 4.
12:50
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is currently not considering the possibility of supplying Tomahawk long-range missiles to Ukraine.
12:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly aiming to rule until 2050, according to the British tabloid The Daily Star, which cited investigative journalist Ilia Davliatcin.
11:30
A baby boom has occurred at the Chișinău Zoological Garden. A rare Hungarian Steppe Cattle calf, a kangaroo joey, and a meerkat pup have all arrived in a single, simultaneous wave of rare animal births.
10:30
Israeli diplomat Yoram Elron addressed the safety of the estimated 13,000 Moldovan citizens living in the country and discussed Israel's security stance on Iran and continuous negotiations with Palestine.
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