The CEC: Only 59 out of 63 parties have submitted their financial reports. Some parties face dissolution risks

MoldovaLive, 20 January 2026 17:50

The Central Electoral Commission found that 59 of the 63 political parties required to submit financial reports for the second half of 2025 complied with the legal deadline and procedure, achieving a compliance rate of over 93 percent. Four parties violated the law by submitting reports late or providing incomplete documentation, revealing ongoing problems with […] The post The CEC: Only 59 out of 63 parties have submitted their financial reports. Some parties face dissolution risks appeared first on Moldova.

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The Central Electoral Commission found that 59 of the 63 political parties required to submit financial reports for the second half of 2025 complied with the legal deadline and procedure, achieving a compliance rate of over 93 percent. Four parties violated the law by submitting reports late or providing incomplete documentation, revealing ongoing problems with […] The post The CEC: Only 59 out of 63 parties have submitted their financial reports. Some parties face dissolution risks appeared first on Moldova.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Mihai Popsoi said that, if a referendum on the unification of the Republic of Moldova with Romania were held, it would be supported mainly by Moldovans who hold Romanian citizenship. He stressed that such decisions can be taken only in extremely difficult circumstances, when people lives, as well […] The post Unification with Romania remains a potential safeguard for Moldova, says Deputy PM Popsoi appeared first on Moldova.
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Former Democratic Party leader Veaceslav Platon announced that he will appear as a witness at a court hearing in the case of former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo. In a message published on his Telegram channel, Platon said the hearing will take place on January 22 at 14:00 at the Chisinau Court, Buiucani headquarters. In his […] The post Platon announces that he will testify in the Stoianoglo case: “I will tell how the Prosecutor’s Office was captured” appeared first on Moldova.
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Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu paid a working visit to Washington, where he held talks with US officials and business representatives on the energy security of the Republic of Moldova and the attraction of American investments. During discussions with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Dorin Junghietu presented how Moldova overcame recent energy crises, including by […] The post Natural gas from the US and new investments: what did the Minister of Energy discuss in Washington? appeared first on Moldova.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated the procedures for the Republic of Moldova complete withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States. Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi announced on national public radio that the authorities will denounce the agreements that underpin the creation of the organization. Moldova will denounce the CIS Founding Agreement and its annex, […] The post Popsoi: Moldova Begins Formal Procedures to Fully Withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States appeared first on Moldova.
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The EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova Iwona Piorko has launched a series of meetings with leaders of the parliamentary opposition and has highlighted the importance of pluralistic dialogue in the country EU accession process, according to the EU Delegation press service. Iwona Piorko first met with Vasile Costiuc, leader of the Democratia Acasa […] The post The EU Ambassador to Chisinau launches dialogue with opposition: Costiuc first in line for talks appeared first on Moldova.
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Alexandru Munteanu and Eugen Osmochescu will travel to Davos to represent the Republic of Moldova at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. The prime minister has scheduled several bilateral meetings with political leaders and representatives of international companies with investment potential in Moldova. During discussions with investors, the government leadership will promote […] The post Prime Minister Munteanu is heading to Davos. He will represent Moldova at the Economic Forum, together with a minister appeared first on Moldova.
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A British company will invest about 5 million euros to expand production at the Edinet Industrial Park. The project includes the construction of three production halls with a total area of more than 3,000 square meters. The facilities will manufacture wiring and connection systems used in 14 industries, including medicine, artificial intelligence, rail transport, and […] The post British Company to Invest €5 Million to Expand Production at Edinet Industrial Park appeared first on Moldova.
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Chisinau and Tirana can cooperate in agriculture, education, culture, and tourism, Maia Sandu and Bajram Begaj said after their meeting in the capital of the Republic of Moldova. The two leaders also discussed Moldova’s role in strengthening democracy in Kosovo and the European Union accession of both countries. Maia Sandu said that she and her […] The post Maia Sandu’s meeting with the Albanian president: Chisinau and Tirana can cooperate in agriculture, education, and tourism appeared first on Moldova.
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A surge in applications from residents of the left bank of the Nistru River for Moldovan citizenship shows growing interest in the stability of the Republic of Moldova, guests of the program National Consensus on Realitatea TV said. They believe the trend reflects the severe economic situation in the Transnistrian region and Moldova’s European integration […] The post Statements on Realitatea TV: Residents of the left bank of the Dniester choose Moldovan citizenship for better prospects appeared first on Moldova.
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The travel warning for the Republic of Moldova issued by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs misrepresents the realities in the country, Moldovan diplomats in Chisinau said, stressing that there are no security risks. Moldovan authorities stated that national legislation applies across the country and that all foreign citizens, including Russian nationals, receive equal and […] The post Moldova Rejects Russian Travel Warning, Affirms Country Is Safe for Visitors appeared first on Moldova.
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The Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation published on Friday, January 16, the report titled Information Manipulation and Democratic Resilience Malign Networks and Persistent Information Threats. The report analyzes information manipulation and foreign interference that affect the democratic resilience of the Republic of Moldova. It assesses recent developments in the information environment and identifies […] The post Report Warns of Persistent Foreign Information Manipulation Threatening Moldova’s Democratic Resilience and EU Path appeared first on Moldova.
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Bemol Retail has withdrawn all court actions and claims against the operator of the Giurgiulesti International Free Port, clearing the way for the settlement of disputes and the completion of the transaction through which the Romanian state took control of the port, bani.md reports with a reference to mold-street.com. At the end of December 2025, […] The post Bemol withdraws all claims and unblocks the transaction. Giurgiulesti International Port has a new owner appeared first on Moldova.
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Several officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have received promotions to higher diplomatic ranks under a decree signed by President Maia Sandu, IPN reports. The decree grants the diplomatic rank of ambassador to former Minister of Foreign Affairs and current Special Envoy of the President for European Affairs and Strategic Partnerships Nicu Popescu. The […] The post Nicu Popescu has been awarded the diplomatic rank of ambassador. The decree was signed by Maia Sandu appeared first on Moldova.
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At the beginning of January, law enforcement authorities received a report about an extortion case. Preliminary investigations showed that, between 2022 and 2026, a group of individuals — still under identification — allegedly threatened a 40-year-old woman and her close relatives with violence, death, the dissemination of defamatory information, and the publication of intimate images […] The post “I’ll give you a chance until midnight”: Woman and her relatives threatened with defamatory information by a young man appeared first on Moldova.
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A delegation of Romania’s Ministry of National Defense, led by State Secretary Sorin-Dan Moldovan, paid an official visit on Thursday, January 15, to the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova, where it held talks with Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii. During the meeting, the officials discussed current regional and international security challenges, the experience […] The post A Romanian delegation visits the Ministry of Defense in Chisinau. What did they discuss with Minister Nosatii? appeared first on Moldova.
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Border police caught six migrants who attempted to enter the Republic of Moldova illegally while hiding inside a truck. Officers documented the case during border checks on a truck that, according to documents, transported goods from Ukraine to Moldova. The incident took place at the joint Palanca Maiaki Udobnoe Border Crossing Point on the entry […] The post (VIDEO) Truck carrying migrants discovered at the border. Each paid $12,000 to reach Moldova appeared first on Moldova.
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Moldova leads all candidate countries for accession to the European Union in implementing the Growth Plan and stands as the only state that has fully met the requirements of the first reporting period and exceeded them ahead of schedule. EU Director General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations Gert Jan Koopman made these statements during a […] The post The EU Official: Moldova Leads EU Candidate Countries in Implementing Growth Plan appeared first on Moldova.
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Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Alexandru Munteanu said that in the event of a possible referendum on unification with Romania, he would vote in favor as a private citizen, but as head of government he would act according to the will of the majority of the population and the official objective of the […] The post Alexandru Munteanu: I would vote for unification. It is a personal decision, and as prime minister I will respect the will of the majority appeared first on Moldova.
15 January 2026
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The Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy announced the completion of the work of the investigative commission on the issuance of residency diplomas for foreign citizens. The university stated that the issued diplomas are legally valid and comply with the current legal framework. The university said that it established the commission in November […] The post What did the investigation by the University of Medicine reveal about the controversial diplomas issued to Romanian doctors? appeared first on Moldova.
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Romanian President Nicusor Dan said that Moldova accession to the European Union represents one of the main ways to bring the Republic of Moldova and Romania closer. He stressed that Russian destabilization attempts affect both countries and emphasized that Moldova remains an essential foreign policy priority for Bucharest. The Romanian president said that Moldova EU […] The post Nicusor Dan: The European integration of the Republic of Moldova is one of the ways to be together appeared first on Moldova.
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Greece has expressed its willingness to organize an economic mission to Moldova in the spring of 2026 to explore investment opportunities in strategic sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and logistics. Representatives of the Greek government and the Project Preparation Facility, a unit of Greece’s National Investment Fund GrowthFund, announced the intention during a meeting with […] The post Greece Plans Economic Mission to Moldova in Spring 2026 to Explore Investment Opportunities appeared first on Moldova.
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The US authorities temporarily suspended the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of several countries, including the Republic of Moldova, starting January 21, 2026, Moldova’s Ambassador to the United States, Vladislav Kulminski, said. He emphasized that the measure is strictly administrative and part of a review of the criteria related to the use of public […] The post Ambassador Kulminski: Tourist, study, and work visas for Moldovans are NOT affected by the US decision appeared first on Moldova.
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu urged Moldovans to promote the country heritage on National Culture Day. The officials highlighted the important role of people working in the cultural sector in preserving traditions and promoting the arts. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said the day offers an opportunity to discuss the importance of […] The post Grosu and Munteanu, messages on National Culture Day: “Let’s go to the theater, the opera, concerts, let’s read books” appeared first on Moldova.
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Officers of the National Anticorruption Center and prosecutors from the Chisinau Municipality are conducting searches in a case that targets the illegal construction of a commercial building on Eugen Doga Street. The investigation involves several individuals linked to construction works that deviated from approved project documentation, expanded onto public property and received final acceptance without […] The post Searches in a case of illegal construction: 10 suspects, including an employee of the Ministry of Culture appeared first on Moldova.
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The so called authorities in Tiraspol extended the state of emergency in the economy for another 30 days, until February 15, under a decree signed by separatist leader Vadim Krasnoselski and approved by the regions so called Supreme Soviet, bani.md reports. The decision follows ongoing economic difficulties in the region, including problems with energy supply, […] The post The crisis continues in Tiraspol! The state of emergency remains in effect until February 15 appeared first on Moldova.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova reacted to the decision of the United States to suspend the issuance of immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Moldova, starting January 21, 2026. The authorities clarified that the measure is administrative and forms part of a reassessment of criteria related to the use of […] The post Moldova Says US Suspension of Immigrant Visas Is Administrative, Non-Immigrant Travel Unaffected appeared first on Moldova.
14 January 2026
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Is the economy in a critical state, or is it just going through a difficult period? REALITATEA asked people randomly met on the streets of Chisinau how they perceive the country’s economic situation, whether they feel any improvement in their daily lives, and what they see as the main problems. Opinions were divided. Some respondents […] The post (VIDEO) What do citizens think about the economic situation in the Republic of Moldova? Here is what they told us appeared first on Moldova.
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Moldova is making concrete progress toward a modern, secure and competitive economy. This is confirmed by the achievements recorded in recent years. Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) Anca Dragu has made statements to this effect. She today participated in the Central and Eastern Europe Forum in Vienna, the most important event dedicated […] The post The NBM Governor Anca Dragu: Moldova Advancing Toward a Modern and Competitive Economy appeared first on Moldova.
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The so-called foreign ministry on the left bank of the Dniester issued a statement criticizing remarks by Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri on reintegration and urged him to refrain from speaking on behalf of the Transnistrian people. The separatist administration claimed that Valeriu Chiveri has avoided contacts with left-bank officials since taking office […] The post Ignatiev responds to Chiveri’s statement on reintegration: He should not speak on behalf of Transnistrians appeared first on Moldova.
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Moldovan holders of diplomatic, service, and special passports will travel without visas to the Sultanate of Oman after the government decided to initiate negotiations and approve the signing of a relevant agreement. At the cabinet meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Mihai Popsoi said the draft agreement reflects the shared interest of Moldova […] The post Moldovan Diplomats to Travel Visa-Free to Oman Following Government Agreement appeared first on Moldova.
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Maia Sandu, as a private citizen, has the right to support union and has repeatedly said that she would back the reunification of the two banks of the Prut. Her statement about a possible referendum confirms that the president of Moldova has reaffirmed that the state must approve major decisions through democratic means, constitutional expert […] The post (AUDIO) Nicolae Osmochescu: Unification will only be decided by referendum, but Maia Sandu has the right as a citizen to support it appeared first on Moldova.
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The government may eliminate certain positions instead of maintaining a hiring moratorium in some public institutions. Finance Minister Adrian Gavrilita said that if institutions have functioned for years without filling vacant roles, authorities can cut those positions. “Today I signed a notice to my colleagues so we can review this practice. We need to see […] The post Gavrilita: To avoid a hiring freeze, the government could eliminate some vacant public positions. appeared first on Moldova.
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President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu inspected construction works at the new military unit in the commune of Bacioi. She said the project marks an important step toward improving living conditions and military training standards, which remained inadequate for many years. In a Facebook post, Maia Sandu said the camp will offer modern […] The post “Investments in defense are investments in peace” – Maia Sandu inspected the new military unit in Bacioi appeared first on Moldova.
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Antibiotic resistance is forcing doctors to use increasingly complex treatments to save lives. Guests of the program National Consensus on Realitatea TV warned that treatments are becoming longer and more complicated, while antibiotic resistance increases mortality, especially among critically ill and immunocompromised patients infected with highly resistant microorganisms. Olga Sofronie, a microbiologist at the Republican […] The post Statements on Realitatea TV: The fight against bacteria is becoming more complicated, doctors are combining antibiotics to save patients appeared first on Moldova.
13 January 2026
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu met today with the Ambassador of Latvia to the Republic of Moldova, Edgars Bondars, to discuss the expansion of bilateral cooperation and the deepening of economic and institutional relations between the two countries. The talks focused on attracting Latvian investments, particularly in the fields of information technology and energy. The officials […] The post Munteanu met with the Latvian ambassador. Economic cooperation and cybersecurity on the agenda appeared first on Moldova.
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The year 2026 will mark a new stage in simplifying relations between the state and the business environment, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Eugeniu Osmochescu said. He stressed that the authorities aim to move all procedures related to starting a business, reporting, taxes, accounting, authorizations, and customs entirely online, while […] The post Moldova to Fully Digitalize State–Business Relations Starting in 2026 appeared first on Moldova.
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The Republic of Moldova will perform in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced, IPN reports. Moldova will compete in the semi-final alongside Sweden, Portugal, Georgia, Finland, Croatia, and Greece. The exact running order will be revealed by the end of March. The 2026 […] The post Moldova will compete in the first semifinal of Eurovision 2026. The competition will take place in Vienna appeared first on Moldova.
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Exports from economic agents in the Transnistrian region to European Union (EU) member states accounted for 71 percent of total external deliveries in 2025, the Bureau for Reintegration Policies reported. Although the share of exports to the EU remains high, it decreased compared to previous years. In 2023, exports to the EU reached 83 percent, […] The post Transnistria: 7 out of 10 exports go to Europe appeared first on Moldova.
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Maia Sandu said that when she joined the government, she did not consider the position of minister to be a political role. She said that during her time in public service, several politicians disappointed her. “I had quite a long experience as a civil servant. I worked with politicians and leaders of ministries, the government, […] The post Sandu, upon joining the government, did not consider the position of minister to be political. “Some of the leaders I met were stupid” appeared first on Moldova.
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Chisinau Mayor and leader of the National Alternative Movement, Ion Ceban, said that Moldova economy recorded very modest growth in recent years and that official data do not fully reflect the reality faced by businesses and the population. In a public post, Ceban said that over the past five years the economy grew cumulatively by […] The post Ceban speaks about economic stagnation: “The reality cannot be hidden; it is felt every day by citizens” appeared first on Moldova.
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Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi held a phone call with United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, during which they discussed strengthening Moldovan British cooperation in key strategic areas. The officials focused on advancing cooperation within the Defence and Security Partnership and on developing economic ties through initiatives designed to bring the two countries business communities closer […] The post Mihai Popsoi discussed strengthening Moldovan-British cooperation with Yvette Cooper over the phone appeared first on Moldova.
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Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilita said the projected 2026 budget deficit of about 5.5 percent of GDP is not excessive, given the successive crises of recent years and the lack of economic growth. Gavrilita said that while the deficit is not small, it remains reasonable considering the challenges of the past five years, including the pandemic, […] The post (VIDEO) “It’s not small, but it’s not huge either”: the Minister of Finance on the 5.5% budget deficit appeared first on Moldova.
12 January 2026
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A Moldovan citizen recruited by Russia Federal Security Service laundered cryptocurrencies between 2020 and 2022 to finance destabilization activities and received a 15 year prison sentence. The court delivered the verdict on January 12, 2026. Judges found the man guilty of treason and large scale fraud and established that he also incited hatred against Ukrainian […] The post Moldovan recruited by the FSB, laundered cryptocurrencies to finance destabilization. He was convicted of treason appeared first on Moldova.
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