Digital extortion: Man gets 12 years for €34,000 blackmail scheme against woman in Italy

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after extorting €34,000 (approx. 666,400 MDL) from a woman over a six-year period. The defendant used sexually explicit images to blackmail the victim, even forcing her to purchase a vehicle for him following his release from a previous jail term.

PHOTO GALLERY | Eurovision 2026 National Selection: show, emotions, backstage

The Eurovision 2026 National Selection took place on January 17 at Arena Chisinau and featured artists from various generations, along with special guests who have experience on the international Eurovision stage. A large audience eagerly followed every moment of the competition. The photo report below showcases performances on stage, emotions in the Green Room, and backstage.

Moldovans in Romania placed 2,938 calls to Moldova’s emergency 112

They go to Romania, and whenever they encountered risky situations, they called home for assistance. From 2018 to 2025, a total of 2,938 citizens of the Republic of Moldova contacted the 112 Service in Chisinau for help while on Romanian territory. This figure refers to the period since the launch of this unique emergency call service in the Republic of Moldova.

Travel alert for Iran: Moldovan citizens advised to urgently leave this country

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova are urged to avoid traveling to the Islamic Republic of Iran or to leave the country immediately, in the context of increased security risks.