Parliament asked to probe €1.68 million gas meter scandal at Chisinau-Gaz

Energy analyst Sergiu Tofilat has formally urged the Parliamentary Commission for Economy, Budget, and Finance to hold public hearings regarding €1.68 million (approx. 33 million MDL) in unjustified procurement costs at Chisinau-Gaz.

Moldova condemns Russia's use of Oreshnik ballistic missile in Ukraine strikes

Moldova’s top leadership has issued a sharp condemnation of Russia’s deployment of the Oreshnik ballistic missile during the January 9 strikes on Ukraine.

White House weighs direct cash payments to Greenlanders to secure US annexation

​Washington is debating a proposal to offer substantial one-time payments to Greenland's residents as an incentive to separate from Denmark and join the United States.

Chisinau municipal services maintain road safety amid freezing conditions

Chisinau municipal crews worked through the night and into the morning of January 9 to clear snow and ice from streets and sidewalks.

German zoos on high alert: Specialized care for animals amid severe winter storms

German zoos have deployed emergency welfare protocols as heavy snowfall and temperatures as low as -17°C grip the country.

Russia dominates global internet censorship rankings with $11.9 billion economic hit

Russia has secured the top spot in the 2025 global rankings for internet censorship and shutdowns, according to the annual report by Top10VPN experts.

Moldova farmers' protest threatens traffic on Telenești highway on Christmas Eve

Moldovan police have issued a high-priority travel warning for the Negureni–Telenești highway on January 6.

Two high-ranking Moldovan prosecutors clear external vetting for judicial integrity

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) officially approved the integrity reports for two senior officials today, signaling a successful step in the nation’s ongoing judicial reform.

Putin orders "significant" tax hikes to stabilize Russia's struggling economy

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to ensure a "significant increase" in tax collection by 2026.

Priest and cemetery officials face jail for defrauding mourners in Moldova

Chisinau prosecutors have indicted three public officials and a priest for allegedly defrauding over 70 grieving families at the St. Lazarus Cemetery.

Paris Summit: 35 nations to debate multinational force deployment for Ukraine

Thirty-five nations supporting Kyiv will gather in Paris on January 6 to accelerate a resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Ex-MP Vladimir Andronachi stays behind bars as €8M fraud investigation widens

Moldovan authorities have issued several letters rogatory—formal requests for international legal assistance—to track and seize the foreign assets of former Democratic Party MP Vladimir Andronachi.