Turkey grants more permits to Moldovan carriers

Turkey has granted Moldovan carriers an additional quota of 300 permits for transportation to or from third countries within its territory. This decision followed negotiations with representatives from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development in Chisinau.

Cristina Gherasimov at EU Council: Moldova must be ready to join EU within 3–4 years

The authorities in Chișinău are working to prepare the Republic of Moldova for potential accession to the European Union (EU) within the next three to four years. Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, will convey this message to the Ministers for European Affairs of the EU member states.

Two companies fined 5 million lei for allegedly defrauding police on video surveillance purchase

The Competition Council fined two companies a total of five million lei for forming a bid-rigging cartel in the procurement procedure for portable video surveillance systems, carried out by the General Inspectorate of Police.

Escapee from Bender penitentiary sentenced to 11 more years for robberies

An inmate who escaped from Penitentiary No. 8 in Bender was sentenced to an additional 11 years in prison for multiple robberies and assaults committed following his escape. The sentence was pronounced by magistrates in Orhei, as announced by the Prosecutor General's Office.

VIDEO // Private school raided for millions in tax evasion

The management of a private educational institution is under investigation by tax inspectors and prosecutors for allegedly causing over 11 million lei in harm to the state budget.

Machidon stays interim prosecutor general despite winning competition

Although Alexandru Machidon won the competition for the position of Prosecutor General, he is still serving in the interim role. Dumitru Obadă, the President of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP), stated that Machidon will be able to assume his full mandate only after he successfully completes an external assessment of his ethical and financial integrity, and after the presidential decree appointing him to the position is signed.

EPP President Manfred Weber: Moldovans want to join EU

Moldova has demonstrated its intention to join the European Union. The statement belongs to the president of the European People's Party, Manfred Weber, in an interview for Euronews România.

Afghanistan earthquake: Scores killed as quake strikes Kunar province

A magnitude 6 earthquake has struck a remote, mountainous region in northeastern Afghanistan, causing hundreds of deaths and injuries.

Andriy Parubiy assassination: Ukraine arrests suspect, says Zelenskyy

The suspected gunman in the assassination of former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy has been arrested, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday.

Japan’s ambassador to Moldova launches new TV series on Japanese culture

A new cultural series is set to begin on Moldova 1 on 1 September.

Marcel Dumbravan named new head of Moldova's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office

Moldova's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (APO) has a new head, Marcel Dumbravan, who began his duties on Monday.

Ukraine may ban Israeli pilgrims from Uman for Rosh Hashanah

Ukraine is considering banning Israeli and other nationals from visiting the city of Uman, in the Cherkasy region, for the Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) holiday.