Moldova's President Maia Sandu has communicated the country's readiness to open further EU accession negotiation chapters in a call with European Council President António Costa. This comes amidst discussions suggesting Moldova could be advanced ahead of Ukraine in the EU expansion process, while Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized the need for coordinated efforts between the two nations for EU approximation.

NewsMaker: Moldova ahead of Ukraine in EU expansion? Behind-the-scenes of EU enlargement

An article explores the behind-the-scenes dynamics of EU expansion, questioning whether Moldova will be prioritized over Ukraine in the process.

NewsMaker: Sandu had a phone call with Antoino Costa: 'Moldova is ready to open remaining…'

President Sandu spoke with Antoino Costa via phone, expressing Moldova's readiness to open the remaining clusters in its EU accession negotiations.

IPN: Moldova and Ukraine must coordinate EU accession efforts

Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that Moldova and Ukraine must work together in their process of approaching the European Union.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu have provided details on the potential for Moldova to produce anti-aircraft defense equipment. This comes as the US Military Attaché identified Moldova's primary security issue as something other than drones, and the Minister of Defence, Anatolie Nosatîi, announced an increase in National Army personnel. Discussions at the Moldova Security Forum also focused on the country's response to crises and hybrid threats.

TV8: Moldova May Produce Anti-Aircraft Defense Equipment: Statements from Maia…

Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu provided details regarding the potential for Moldova to produce anti-aircraft defense equipment.

NewsMaker: US Military Attaché names Moldova's main security problem: 'It's not drones'

The US Military Attaché identified the primary security issue for Moldova, stating that drones are not the main concern.

NewsMaker: How Moldova responds to crises and hybrid threats? Heads of SIS, StratCom…

Leaders from Moldova's Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) and StratCom, along with NATO representatives and international experts, convened at the Moldova Security Forum to discuss responses to crises and hybrid threats.

IPN: Moldovan National Army personnel to be increased

The number of personnel in the National Army is set to be increased, according to Anatolie Nosatîi.

Further details have been released regarding Moldova's local administration reform, which will see the consolidation of 32 districts into three larger regions. This reform also entails a significant reduction in the number of mayoralties, from 892 to 273.

Ziarul de Gardă: From 32 Districts to Three Regions: What Changes for Mayoralties with Local…

The article discusses changes resulting from the local administration reform, specifically how 32 districts will be consolidated into three regions and how 892 mayoralties will be reduced to 273.

An analysis by Ziarul de Gardă has revealed a significant issue with unpunished tax evasion in Moldova, reporting that over the last six years, only one tax evasion case where the defendant pleaded not guilty resulted in a conviction at the Chișinău Court.

Ziarul de Gardă: Tax Evasion Largely Unpunished: Analysis of Court Sentences and Law Effects

In the last six years, only one tax evasion case with a defendant pleading not guilty was concluded with a conviction at the Chisinau Court, with the sentence issued in 2026. ZdG analyzed dozens of cases.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announced on May 14, 2026, its transition to exclusively publishing editorial content on social media accounts and a new multi-publisher platform named Laziar.

Agora: Agora Transitions to Social Media-Only Platform on May 14

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announced on May 14, 2026, that it will exclusively publish its editorial content on social media accounts and a new multi-publisher platform called Laziar.

The PAS party is reportedly considering whether to reject Vornicu's candidacy for the Chisinau mayoral elections, with two vice-chairpersons commenting on the situation.

NewsMaker: PAS may reject Vornyku's candidacy for Chisinau mayor? Two party…

The PAS party may decline to nominate Vornicu as a candidate for the Chisinau mayoral elections, with two vice-chairpersons commenting on the situation.

Four young individuals from Moldova's Criuleni and Dubăsari regions are suspected of involvement in a sophisticated luxury car theft network operating across Europe, allegedly responsible for millions in damages.

TV8: Luxury Car Theft Ring in Europe: Four Youths from Criuleni and Dubăsari…

Four young individuals from the Criuleni and Dubăsari regions of Moldova are suspected of involvement in a large-scale luxury car theft network across Europe, allegedly causing millions in damages.

Traffic circulation has been temporarily suspended on a street in the capital city of Chișinău.

Ziarul de Gardă: Traffic Suspended on a Street in the Capital

Traffic circulation has been suspended on a street in the capital city.

President Maia Sandu confirmed that Moldova's embassy in Moscow will maintain its operations, with the current decision being to preserve the status quo.

IPN: Moldova's Embassy in Moscow to remain open

President Maia Sandu confirmed that Moldova's embassy in Moscow will remain open, with the current decision being to maintain the status quo.