Chisinau has imposed a five-year travel ban on Transnistrian leader Vadim Krasnoselsky. This decision comes after Krasnoselsky's recent visit to Moscow, where he was awarded by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moldovan authorities view this as a direct reaction to his actions and a punitive measure against the separatist region's leader.

IPN: Krasnoselski risks a five-year ban from leaving Moldova after Moscow visit

The Transnistrian leader, Krasnoselski, may face a five-year prohibition from leaving the Republic of Moldova following his recent visit to Moscow.

NewsMaker: Chisinau Bans Krasnoselsky from Leaving Moldova for 5 Years

Chisinau has imposed a 5-year travel ban on Krasnoselsky as a reaction to Vladimir Putin awarding him in Moscow.

TV8: Krasnoselsky 'punished' after being decorated by Putin: He cannot leave…

Transnistrian leader Krasnoselsky has reportedly been 'punished' with a 5-year travel ban from Moldova shortly after being decorated by Vladimir Putin.

The Parliament's Permanent Bureau has rejected the opposition's initiative to suspend President Maia Sandu from office. Parliament President Igor Grosu stated that the proposal would not be included on the parliamentary agenda, describing it as 'absurd' and attributing it to a 'unique command center in Moscow'.

Ziarul de Gardă: Opposition's motion to suspend president rejected; Grosu blames Moscow command…

The Parliament's Permanent Bureau rejected the opposition's initiative to suspend President Maia Sandu from office, with Speaker Igor Grosu attributing the move to a 'unique command center in Moscow'.

TV8: Suspension procedure for President Maia Sandu will not reach Parliament…

Parliamentary Speaker Igor Grosu stated that the procedure to suspend President Maia Sandu will not be placed on the parliamentary agenda, calling the idea 'absurd'.

IPN: Igor Grosu: Opposition's initiative to suspend Maia Sandu will not reach…

Igor Grosu stated that an opposition proposal to suspend President Maia Sandu will not be included on the Parliament's agenda.

The European Union aims to provisionally close 25 negotiation chapters with Moldova by 2027 as part of its accession process. The European Commission has indicated that Moldova has the potential to complete its negotiations for EU membership in the same year, with progress also depending on bilateral relations with member states.

IPN: EU aims to provisionally close 25 negotiation chapters with Moldova in 2027

The European Union has set a goal to provisionally close 25 negotiation chapters with Moldova as part of its accession process by 2027.

IPN: Moldova could conclude EU accession talks in 2027, European Commission

The European Commission has indicated that Moldova has the potential to complete its negotiations for European Union membership in 2027.

TV8: Infographic: 25 chapters closed by end of 2027: Brussels' ambitious plan for…

An infographic details Brussels' ambitious plan for Moldova's accession to the European Union, aiming to close 25 chapters by the end of 2027.

IPN: Advancement of Moldova's EU accession talks depends also on bilateral relations

Marta Kos stated that the progress of Moldova's negotiations for EU accession is also influenced by its bilateral relationships with member states.

Victoria Belous, the current Minister of Finance and a member of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), will be the party's candidate for the capital's general mayor position in the 2027 local elections. This announcement was met with unanimous support from the PAS Chișinău Municipal Organisation, though MP Lilian Carp noted that the party leadership has not yet formally approved it.

IPN: Victoria Belous to run for capital's mayor from PAS party

Minister of Finance, Victoria Belous, will be the PAS party candidate for the capital's general mayor position in the 2027 local elections.

NewsMaker: Marchel Spatar on MP Salary Raises: 'If the State Doesn't Pay, Others Will'

Marchel Spatar commented on the increase in parliamentary salaries, suggesting that other entities would fund them if the state did not.

IPN: Victoria Belous: MPs' salaries to increase from 20,800 to 45,900 lei

Minister of Finance, Victoria Belous, announced that parliamentary salaries are set to increase from 20,800 lei to 45,900 lei.

Cotidianul.md: Lilian Carp does not want the Chisinau City Hall, and Victoria Belous'…

Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) deputy Lilian Carp rules out the possibility of running for mayor of Chisinau in the 2027 local elections. At the same time, the parliamentarian states that the intention of Finance Minister Victoria Belous to enter the electoral race has not yet been approved by the party leadership, even though the municipal organization has expressed support for her candidacy.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora has announced a strategic shift to exclusively publish content on social media platforms and Laziar, a new multi-publisher platform, starting May 14, 2026.

Agora: Agora transitions to social media-only presence on May 14

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announces its strategic shift to exclusively publish content on social media platforms and Laziar, a new multi-publisher platform, starting May 14, 2026.

MP Kostyuk has called for the withdrawal of the Ministry of Defense's bill on the state of siege, citing increased societal anxiety as the reason for the demand.

NewsMaker: MP Kostyuk Demands Withdrawal of Ministry of Defense Bill on State of Siege

MP Kostyuk has called for the withdrawal of the Ministry of Defense's bill on the state of siege, citing increased societal anxiety.

Police have reported receiving a bomb threat at the Moldtelecom building located in Chisinau.

NewsMaker: Bomb Threat at Moldtelecom Building in Chisinau

Police reported that a bomb threat was received at the Moldtelecom building in Chisinau.

The High Court of Justice has canceled two previous decisions related to the failure of vetting procedures, indicating a reversal in some judicial evaluations.

NewsMaker: High Court Overturns Two Vetting Decisions

The High Court of Justice has canceled two decisions regarding the failure to pass vetting procedures.

Lilian Carp, a Member of the Moldovan Parliament, stated that a cyberattack on government systems was initially reported by citizens, rather than by the institutions specifically responsible for monitoring such incidents.

IPN: Cyberattack on government systems detected by citizens, not responsible…

Lilian Carp stated that a cyberattack on government systems was reported by citizens, not by the institutions responsible for monitoring such incidents.

A video report has been published investigating the extent to which residents in Moldovan villages trust and believe Russian propaganda.

NewsMaker: Moldova: Russian Propaganda Beliefs in Rural Areas Explored

A video report investigates the extent to which residents of Moldovan villages trust Russian propaganda.

The Moldovan Parliament has convened for a session, with 12 distinct subjects listed on its agenda for discussion and action.

Ziarul de Gardă: Parliament convenes for session with 12 agenda items.

The Moldovan Parliament has convened for a session, with 12 subjects on its agenda.