Former Ukrainian MP Iryna Kormyshkina was detained at Chisinau International Airport in Moldova on October 23, 2025, while attempting to fly to Vienna. The reasons for her detention were initially unknown, though she faces ongoing legal proceedings in Ukraine related to illicit enrichment and false asset declarations.
The Republic of Moldova is set to attend the first EU Enlargement Forum on November 18, 2025, in Brussels. Organized by the European Commission, the event will gather leaders and experts to discuss the future of EU enlargement, a critical step in Moldova's path toward European integration.
Moldova's State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a yellow code weather alert for frosts across the country. Temperatures are forecast to fall to -3°C, posing a significant risk to agricultural crops, particularly sensitive plants like vegetables, vines, and fruit trees.
Vladimir Voronin, leader of Moldova's Party of Communists (PCRM), announced the party's intention to separate from the Patriotic Bloc and establish its own parliamentary faction. This decision follows the September 28, 2025, parliamentary elections, with PCRM aiming to continue cooperation with former bloc members under a new 'common concept'.
Following parliamentary elections on September 28, 2025, Moldova's pro-European government reaffirms its ambitious goal of EU integration by 2030. Despite significant progress, including EU candidate status and the start of accession talks, the nation faces hurdles such as judicial reform, combating corruption, and countering persistent Russian interference.
The Moldovan government has officially adopted its Military Strategy for 2025-2035, aiming to transform its armed forces into a modern, professional, and Western-compatible institution. The strategy emphasizes technological upgrades, increased defense spending, and closer alignment with European Union defense standards, while maintaining the country's neutrality.
Moldova has officially joined the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), with its financial institutions becoming fully operational for SEPA transfers by October 5, 2025. This landmark move, announced by the National Bank of Moldova, is set to significantly reduce transaction costs, accelerate euro payments, and deepen the country's economic integration with Europe.
A new social laundry and personal hygiene centre, backed by the European Union, officially opened in Leova, Moldova, on October 2, 2025. The facility offers free services to vulnerable individuals, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income families, aiming to enhance dignity and community integration.
Moldova is set to accede to the Conventions of Common Transit and Simplification of Trade starting November 1, 2025. This move, enabled by a €1.18 million EU grant for the New Computerised Transit System, signifies a major step towards European integration, promising streamlined customs procedures and increased trade efficiency.
Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned on October 1st, 2025, that Russia would not easily relinquish its efforts in Moldova, urging continued vigilance. This caution followed the September 28th parliamentary elections, where the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity secured a clear majority amidst widespread allegations of Russian interference.
Moldovans head to the polls today, September 28, 2025, in a parliamentary election widely seen as a critical determinant of the country's geopolitical alignment. The vote pits the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) against a pro-Russian opposition, with significant implications for Moldova's path towards the European Union amidst ongoing regional tensions.
Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc was extradited from Greece to Moldova on September 25, 2025, to face charges related to a $1 billion bank fraud case, often dubbed the 'theft of the century.' His return to Chișinău comes just days before crucial parliamentary elections in Moldova.
Moldovan authorities detained 74 individuals on September 22, 2025, accused of conspiring with Russian intelligence to incite unrest ahead of the September 28 parliamentary elections. The plot aimed to destabilize the country and undermine its democratic process, with suspects allegedly receiving training in Serbia and being offered payments of around €400.
Moldova's capital, Chișinău, hosted its 24th Festival of Ethnicities on September 21, 2025, under the theme 'Unity in Diversity'. The event showcased the rich cultural heritage of various ethnic communities through parades, traditional displays, and performances, with President Maia Sandu emphasizing national unity.
Moldova faces heightened political polarization as parliamentary elections approach on September 28, 2025. Key events include the seven-year sentencing of Gagauzia Governor Eugenia Guțsul for illicit party financing and the exclusion of several pro-Russian opposition parties from the ballot due to procedural irregularities.
