TBILISI, November 4 – European Union leaders and candidate countries are gathering in Brussels today, Tuesday, November 4, for an “Enlargement Summit” focused on the bloc’s next wave of potential members. The summit coincides with the release of the European Commission’s 2025 enlargement package, which assesses the progress of aspiring member states, including Georgia, Ukraine, … Read more
TBILISI, September 29 – Moldova’s pro-European ruling party has emerged as the frontrunner in the country’s parliamentary elections, according to near-final results released by the Central Election Commission. With 99.78% of ballots counted, the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) secured 50.14% of the vote, placing it just over the threshold for an outright majority in … Read more
TBILISI, September 25 – Moldova has secured the extradition from Greece of fugitive businessman Vladimir Plahotniuc, in order to face justice in one of the country’s biggest corruption scandals. Local outlet Newsmaker reported that Plahotniuc was flown under guard on a direct flight from Athens to Chișinău on Wednesday. Moldova’s Justice Ministry confirmed he will … Read more
TBILISI, September 22 – Police in Moldova say they have detained 74 people accused of preparing violent unrest during the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections, after raids around the country. According to the Moldovan National Police, officers carried out 250 searches on September 22, just days before the vote scheduled for September 28. Authorities allege the … Read more
TBILISI, September 18 – Police in Moldova have carried out large-scale raids just weeks before the country’s parliamentary elections, targeting suspects accused of voter bribery and money laundering. Local media reported that searches were conducted at multiple locations across the country. The operation was led by Moldova’s Office for Combating Organized Crime (PCCOCS), supported by … Read more
TBILISI, August 29 – Georgia’s opposition the United National Movement (UNM) party is looking to Moldova for lessons on how to reclaim political power and reset the country’s path toward Europe. This week in Chisinau, UNM chair Tina Bokuchava met with Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi, sampling advice on how to … Read more