TRIBUNA continues its project highlighting the political events that took place exactly one year ago. This time, we look back at July 28, 2025.

Prosecutor’s Office Clarification

Following reports circulating in the public sphere that Vladimir Plahotniuc had agreed to be extradited to the Republic of Moldova, the General Prosecutor’s Office announced that the Athens Court of Appeal, which is handling the extradition proceedings, had informed prosecutors that Plahotniuc had not expressed his consent to extradition to Moldova. Meanwhile, attorney Lucian Rogac stated that Vladimir Plahotniuc had officially submitted a request unconditionally accepting extradition to the Republic of Moldova. At the same time, a message was posted on Plahotniuc’s Facebook page stating: “Soon, I will begin publishing essential information here about myself, as well as about the current situation in the Republic of Moldova.”

SIS Entry Bans

The Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) of the Republic of Moldova announced that, following its ongoing monitoring of activities with the potential to destabilize the country and involve foreign interference, it had imposed entry bans on several individuals. According to the SIS, the individuals intended to participate in the international conference “Make Europe Great Again,” whose organizers were described as lacking financial transparency and having questionable links to the Șor criminal group. Criticism of the government was voiced by Victoria Furtună, leader of the Greater Moldova Party, and Vasile Costiuc, leader of the Democracy at Home Party, both of whom attended the conference.

Ion Ceban’s Warning

Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban, during a meeting with the municipality’s operational services, said he had noticed that the ruling party was taking credit for achievements in the capital that actually belonged to the municipal administration. He also warned that “more and more falsehoods are being spread during this period.”

Irina Vlah’s Announcement

Irina Vlah, leader of the Heart of Moldova Republican Party, announced that she would sue Igor Grosu, leader of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) and Speaker of Parliament, over what she described as false accusations and “fantasies” regarding her alleged ties to “fugitive figures,” unless he withdrew his statements.

Police Announcement

The police reported that five additional individuals had been documented after officers in Florești District determined that they had received financial compensation following the march held in Chișinău on July 26. Administrative reports were drawn up against four men and one woman from Florești, and they were sanctioned in accordance with the law.

Heart of Moldova’s Decision

The Heart of Moldova Republican Party held a meeting of its National Political Council. Party leaders discussed the country’s political situation and decided that the party would participate in the September 28 parliamentary elections as part of an electoral bloc.

Government Announcement

The Government announced that exports of table eggs to the European Union reached nearly 11 million eggs during the first half of 2025, marking significant growth after the Republic of Moldova obtained the right to export this product to the EU in 2023.

Bulgarian Prime Minister’s Meetings

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov, who was on an official visit to Chișinău aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and regional cooperation, held meetings with President Maia Sandu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu.

New Member Joins CUB

The Coalition for Unity and Well-being (CUB) announced that Vitalie Fedula—a Doctor of Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston and pastor of the Jesus the Savior Church in Chișinău—had joined the party.

AUR Announcement

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) announced that Lucia Spoială, former Director General of the National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova and former member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (PLDM), had joined the party. AUR leader Boris Volosatîi welcomed her decision.

Potential Independent Candidate

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) received an application from potential independent parliamentary candidate Alexandru Țventarnîi, who requested signature sheets to collect supporting signatures for his candidacy. The CEC also reminded eligible voters that they could register a new place of residence with their local public administration (city hall or district office) if they had changed residence since the previous elections.

Socialists’ Meeting

The Republican Council of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) held a meeting and decided that the party would participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections as part of an electoral bloc.

Results of the Deportation Exhibition

The Government announced that approximately 15,000 people visited the exhibition “State Terror in Soviet Moldova: Scale, Victims and Perpetrators.” The exhibition, held from July 5 to July 27 in Great National Assembly Square, featured two railway cars similar to those used during Soviet deportations, along with archival photographs, documents, books, and personal items illustrating the experiences of deported individuals.

Victory Bloc Statement

The Victory Bloc issued a statement criticizing the blocking of its representatives’ bank accounts, calling it “yet another hysterical attempt by the regime to preserve its power.”

Change in the Joint Control Commission

Oleg Beleakov was relieved of his duties as the Transnistrian co-chair of the Joint Control Commission (JCC). The decree was signed by Transnistrian leader Vadim Krasnoselski, who announced the decision on social media. Konstantin Kalinenok was appointed as Beleakov’s successor.

Together Bloc Press Conference

Former Information Technology and Cyber Security Service Director Alexandru Corețchi, who had left his position earlier, joined the Together Electoral Bloc. The bloc’s leadership announced the move during a press conference.

Brian Brown’s Statements

American activist Brian Brown announced that he had been allowed to enter the Republic of Moldova after being denied entry the previous day because he intended to attend the “Make Europe Great Again” conservative conference, which the SIS claimed was organized by individuals lacking financial transparency and allegedly linked to the Șor criminal group. Brown shared the information in a post on X and later appeared in video broadcasts alongside Vasile Costiuc, leader of the Democracy at Home Party, who described the authorities’ actions as “intimidation.”

Source: Political Almanac 2025