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Moldovan law enforcement authorities work towards enhancing national threat assessment capabilities together with OSCE experts

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · June 24, 2025

Moldovan law enforcement authorities took steps to enhance their capability to assess security threats facing the country at a workshop organized by the OSCE and Moldova’s General Police Inspectorate on 19 and 20 June in Chisinau. Through breakout...

OSCE expands focus on virtual assets taxation in second workshop in Moldova

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · June 27, 2025

Building on insights from the first workshop held in May, the OSCE organized a follow-up event on the taxation of virtual assets on 26 and 27 June in Chisinau, Moldova. The workshop brought together eighteen representatives from Moldova’s State...

Moldovan Financial Intelligence Unit explores virtual asset regulation during OSCE-facilitated study visit to Gibraltar

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · June 3, 2025

On 2 and 3 June, the OSCE facilitated a study visit to Gibraltar for Moldova’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Hosted by Gibraltar’s Ministry of Justice, Trade and Industry, the visit aimed to deepen Moldova’s understanding of effective...

Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs visits Moldova after more than ten years

Government of Slovenia · June 10, 2025

SLOVENIA, June 10 - The last Slovenian foreign minister to visit the Republic of Moldova was former Minister Samuel Žbogar in 2011, which is why Minister Fajon expressed her great satisfaction with her visit to Chisinau. In the discussion with the...

OSCE launches capacity-building series on virtual assets taxation in Moldova

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · May 27, 2025

Practitioners from Moldova’s State Tax Service and the Ministry of Finance worked to enhance their understanding of virtual assets, their tax implications, and effective regulation and compliance mechanisms at a workshop organized by the OSCE from...

Moldova and Ukraine: Strengthening energy resilience in the face of extreme weather with OSCE workshop in Chisinau

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · April 16, 2025

As extreme weather events become more frequent and climate conditions continue to evolve, the energy sectors face increasing risks. From heatwaves straining power grids to storms damaging infrastructure and climate variability disrupting natural...

Moldova formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

World Trade Organization · April 8, 2025

DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "I thank Moldova for joining the collective effort to bring this historic Agreement into force. This is a signal of Moldova's commitment to playing an active role in promoting ocean sustainability and safeguarding the...

International Mother Earth Day: Slovenia's commitment to sustainable development reflected in its foreign policy

Government of Slovenia · April 22, 2025

SLOVENIA, April 22 - On the initiative of a group of countries, including Slovenia, the UN General Assembly recognised the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in 2022. By actively participating in this process, Slovenia...

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp concludes first official visit to Moldova

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · April 3, 2025

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visited Moldova, including Gagauzia and Taraclia, from 24 to 28 March 2025. This was Kamp’s first official country visit since assuming office in December 2024, underscoring his...

OSCE supports exchange on combating corruption and virtual assets between practitioners from Italy, Moldova and Romania

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · March 28, 2025

The OSCE organized a study visit that brought together Italian, Moldovan and Romanian anti-corruption practitioners in Bucharest, Romania, from 26 to 28 March. The participants shared good practices in combating corruption and the misuse of...

OSCE trains Moldovan judges and prosecutors on investigating the criminal use of virtual assets

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · March 25, 2025

The OSCE, with the support of the National Institute of Justice, conducted a practical workshop on virtual assets for judges and prosecutors in Chisinau, Moldova, on 24 and 25 March. This was the first OSCE workshop on this topic for...

OSCE supports Moldova in developing national risk assessment on virtual assets

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · March 13, 2025

In a significant step towards enhancing financial system security and integrity in Moldova, the Office for Prevention and Fight against Money Laundering (FIU Moldova), with the support of the OSCE, unveiled the country’s National Risk Assessment...

Energy in the spotlight as Benjamin Dousa visits Moldova

Government Offices of Sweden · February 10, 2025

SWEDEN, February 10 - Published 10 February 2025 On 10–11 February, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa is visiting Moldova to hold discussions about the energy situation following Russia’s Gazprom...

OSCE leads efforts to protect the environment on both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River: another batch of dangerous chemicals removed from Moldova

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · February 3, 2025

Between August 2024 and January 2025, the OSCE Mission to Moldova removed 111 tons of dangerous chemicals from the right bank of the Dniester/Nistru River. Our implementing partner Geocoma Sp. z o.o. safely collected and repackaged chemicals (PCB...

Moldova’s well-managed presidential run-off offered voters genuine choice, despite legal deficiencies, unbalanced media coverage and impact of foreign interference, international observers say

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · November 4, 2024

CHISINAU, 4 November 2024 – The 3 November second round of Moldova’s presidential election was administered efficiently and professionally, and offered voters a choice between genuine political alternatives, international observers said in a...

Moldova’s election and referendum well-managed and competitive, despite serious attempts to undermine its integrity, international observers say

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · October 22, 2024

CHISINAU, 21 October 2024 – Moldova’s 20 October presidential election and constitutional referendum were well-managed, and contestants campaigned freely in an environment characterized by concerns over illicit foreign interference and active...

Statement on Energy situation in the Republic of Moldova

Government Offices of Sweden · January 7, 2025

SWEDEN, January 7 - We note Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1st, 2025. This action is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova. We commend the Moldovan authorities for their measures to...

Moldova and the European Green Deal: overcoming challenges, seizing opportunities and empowering local actors

Stockholm Environment Institute · October 2, 2024

The European Green Deal (EGD) is Europe’s comprehensive growth plan for a sustainable, resource-efficient future. While it aims to transform the EU, it also presents a transformative opportunity for Moldova, a country aspiring to join the European...

Global Wine Tourism Market Set to Reach USD 332,529.8 Million by 2034, Surging at 13.2% CAGR, Driven by Sustainable Trends and Unique Experiences | Future Market Insights, Inc.

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · November 25, 2024

NEWARK, Del, Nov. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a Future Market Insights (FMI) report, the global wine tourism market is on an impressive trajectory, with projections indicating a rise from USD 95,877 Million in 2024 to a staggering...

OSCE promotes intelligence-led policing to strengthen efforts against crime in Moldova

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · November 18, 2024

From 11 to 15 November, the OSCE gathered representatives from Moldova's General Police Inspectorate in a series of meetings to strengthen national policing strategies through an intelligence-led policing (ILP) framework. The discussions helped...