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.

Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to US narcoterrorism charges in historic hearing

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a U.S. federal court for the first time today following his capture, pleading not guilty to charges of narcoterrorism conspiracy and cocaine trafficking.

Moldova's anti-corruption agency recovers €18.6m in 2025 as crackdown on Sor network intensifies

The Anti-Corruption Procuracy (PA) has reported a record-breaking year for asset recovery, with fines and confiscations exceeding €18.6 million (approx. 365 million MDL) in 2025.

Plahotniuc banking fraud trial: Prosecutors target 2026 conviction

The high-profile trial of former Democratic Party leader Vlad Plahotniuc has entered an advanced stage. Moldova’s Anticorruption Prosecution Office (PA) expects a final verdict within this year.

Cuba confirms 32 soldiers killed by US forces in Venezuela during Maduro extraction

Thirty-two members of the Cuban security forces were killed during US military strikes in Venezuela, the Cuban government announced on Sunday.

Moldovans to drink over 200 cups of coffee annually as bean imports surge

Moldova’s coffee market is undergoing a significant transformation, with annual consumption per adult expected to exceed 200 cups in 2026.

US issues redline to Venezuela over Russian and Chinese presence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Venezuela can no longer serve as a strategic base for Russia, China, or Iran. The top diplomat issued a stern message to the country’s new interim leadership.

Russia halts major housing relocation program to prioritize war spending

State Duma MP Andrei Gurulyov confirmed that Russia has effectively suspended its federal program to relocate citizens from dilapidated housing.

Moldova maintains 3% margin cap for First Home program through 2026

The Moldovan Government has officially maintained the maximum interest rate margin for the "First Home" (Prima Casă) state-guaranteed loan program at 3% for 2026.

Bulgaria set to join Eurozone on January 1 amid political transition

Bulgarian banks, retailers, and consumers are bracing for the retirement of the national currency, the leva. To facilitate the reconfiguration of digital systems, card payments, online purchases, and ATM withdrawals will be temporarily suspended during New Year’s Eve.