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.

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.