Maia Sandu’s Visit

President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu attended a ceremony in Bucharest marking the consecration of the paintings inside the National Cathedral. The service was officiated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, together with His All-Holiness Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.

During her visit to Bucharest, Maia Sandu also held meetings with His All-Holiness Bartholomew I and Romanian President Nicușor Dan.

Petru Frunze Receives an Honorary Title

Petru Frunze, a former Member of Parliament representing the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) and former mayor of Puhoi village, was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of the village he once led.

First Names Announced for the Government

Alexandru Munteanu, the designated candidate for prime minister, announced the first nominees for positions in the new government.

University professor Emil Ceban, Doctor Habilitatus in Medical Sciences and rector of Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, was nominated for the position of Minister of Health.

Vladislav Cojuhari, who at the time served as Secretary-General of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, was nominated for the position of Minister of Justice.

Journalist Cristian Jardan, who had previously served as a political adviser in the office of Prime Minister Dorin Recean, was nominated for the position of Minister of Culture.

Source: Political Almanac 2025