Authorities from the Republic of Moldova and Italy dismantle cross-border money laundering network

The authorities of the Republic of Moldova, in collaboration with those of Italy dismantled a cross-border network involved in money laundering and fraud, the Police announced. Officers of the Economic Crimes Investigation Department and the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Investigation Inspectorate (INI), together with PCCOCS prosecutors, raided several locations in Chisinau, including the offices of some companies and the homes of the suspects.

RISE investigation: Ilan Șor's hidden villa in Russia, near Dmitri Peskov's residence

The family of the former mayor of Orhei and deputy, Ilan Șor, owns an impressive villa in one of the most exclusive areas in Russia, the locality of Rozhdestvenno, Barvikha, near Moscow, reveals an investigation conducted by RISE Moldova. The property was not declared during the time when Șor held public office in the Republic of Moldova, and integrity inspectors claim that he did not include several properties in his statements on property.

CSM approved the request of the General Prosecutor for criminal proceedings against some judges

The Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) approved the request of the General Prosecutor, Ion Munteanu, regarding the undertaking of criminal investigations against certain judges, including raids, detention, forced bringing, and preventive arrest. The decision was made following today's meeting, March 19, which was held behind closed doors.

Deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi, sentenced to 12 years in prison for passive corruption and illegal financing of a political party

Independent deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi has been sentenced to 12 years of imprisonment in a closed-type penitentiary, having been found guilty of passive corruption, preparation, and acceptance of funding for a political party from an organized criminal group. The sentence was pronounced on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, by the magistrate Alexandru Negru, in the absence of the defendant.

Raids: Four judges, a prosecutor, and three lawyers targeted in a corruption case

Prosecutors and anti-corruption officers are conducting around 30 searches in several localities in the Republic of Moldova as part of 12 criminal cases related to judicial corruption, the General Prosecutor's Office announced.

World War II veterans will receive 30 thousand lei in aid this year

The Government of the Republic of Moldova decided to increase the financial aid granted to World War II veterans to 30,000 lei, by 20,000 lei more than in previous years. The decision was voted on during today's Executive session and concerns 25 veterans who are still alive in the Republic of Moldova.

Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine conflict in 2-hour call

A phone conversation scheduled for today between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to last two hours, the Kremlin has announced.

Moldovan residents face higher water bills as ANRE raises tariffs

Residents of the capital will face higher costs for drinking water following a rate increase approved by the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) on March 18.

Over 200 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza amid ceasefire collapse

Over 200 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian health authorities.

Gagauzia assembly considers Executive Committee resignation

The deputies of the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia may discuss the resignation of the Executive Committee at their next meeting, dissatisfied with its refusal to support proposed legislative initiatives, including an increase in the Fund for Supporting Children Needing Expensive Surgical Interventions, reports IPN.

Trump and Putin to discuss ending war in Ukraine on March 18

President Donald Trump announced that he will have a conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, March 18.

Could Canada join the European Union instead of becoming a US state?

What if, instead of becoming the 51st state as President Donald Trump proposed, Canada sought to become the 28th member of the European Union?