Loans Could Get Cheaper: National Bank of Moldova Slashes Base Rate to 6.25%
The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) lowered the monetary policy interest rate today by 0.25 percentage points—from 6.5% to 6.25% annually—and ended its period of restrictive banking strategies.This decision follows six months...
Vice Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi asserted Moldova’s sovereignty and strongly rejected external interference in the country’s internal affairs. “The times when Moscow dictated what we had to do are long gone,” he stated, responding...
New Independent Candidate Applies for Parliamentary Elections
The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) received a new application today from an initiative group backing independent candidate Oleg Bolotnicov, who plans to run in the September 28 parliamentary elections. According to IPN,...
Ukraine to Celebrate Romanian Language Day on August 31 for the First Time
Ukraine will mark August 31 as the Day of the Romanian Language for the first time, the Ukrainian authorities announced during the visit of Romania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana-Silvia Toiu, to...
Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine Commit to EU Energy Integration by 2027
Romania aims to integrate Moldova and Ukraine into the European Union’s energy infrastructure by 2027, according to a joint declaration signed by the foreign ministers of the three countries during a trilateral...
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he sees signals—and has a personal “intuition”—that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could be “frozen” shortly, though not necessarily ended. He made the statement after meeting Ukrainian...
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Maia Sandu’s Message on France’s National Day: “France Holds a Special Place in Our Hearts”
President Maia Sandu congratulated the French Republic on Bastille Day. She emphasized the collaboration and friendship between the two countries in her message, IPN reports.“On this 14th of July, we proudly celebrate...
Brothers Return from U.S. to Launch Innovative Grape Business in Moldova with the Government Support
After returning from the United States, Vladimir and Veaceslav Vedrasco launched Frudova, a family-owned grape production business in Ialoveni. With backing from the Moldovan government, the entrepreneurs combined international experience with local...
Defense Ministry Denies Claims of Moldovan Soldiers Killed in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense denied the information circulating on Telegram and TikTok channels linked to pro-Russian groups, which claimed that “ten soldiers and officers of the National Army had been in Ukraine”...
Popsoi: Ukraine Needs Full International Support; Moldova and Ukraine’s EU Accession Key to Regional Security
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi called for unwavering international support for Ukraine and emphasized the strategic importance of Moldova and Ukraine’s future EU accession during the Ukraine–Southeast...
Political Parties Under Scrutiny: New Rules, Tougher Sanctions. What Changes Have Been Introduced?
At the end of May 2025, the Republic of Moldova adopted significant amendments to the legal framework regulating political party financing. Lawmakers aimed these legislative changes at strengthening the integrity of the...
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It’s election time, not campaigning. What does it entail? IPN interview with the CEC deputy chairman
The official election period for Moldova’s September 28 parliamentary elections begins on July 14—a date often mistaken for the start of the election campaign itself. Understanding the difference between these two phases...
Mihai Popsoi Embarks on Another Diplomatic Mission — Next Stop: Brussels
After completing his working visit to Croatia, Moldova’s Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi will travel to Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium, between July 14 and 15.He will meet with EU member states’ foreign ministers...
Kevin Covert, the new chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Moldova
Kevin Covert is serving as the Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the U.S. Embassy in Moldova. He is detailed from his position as Director for Eastern European Affairs at the U.S. Department of...