Moldova appoints new NBM leadership for seven-year terms

Petru Rotaru has been appointed First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), while Mihnea Constantinescu has been appointed Deputy Governor.

Igor Dodon’s brother arrested in Moldova on corruption charges

The brother of the former President of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Dodon, was placed in the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA) detention facility after being arrested on the evening of February 5, 2025, at Chișinău International Airport.

Zelensky announces repatriation of 150 Ukrainian soldiers

On February 5, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine had successfully repatriated 150 Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity.

Israel opens its first embassy in the Republic of Moldova

Israel opened its first embassy in the Republic of Moldova today. On this occasion, Tel Aviv Foreign Minister Gideon Moshe Sa’ar is visiting the Republic of Moldova and met with his Moldovan counterpart, Mihai Popșoi. The head of diplomacy from Chișinău noted that the opening of this embassy will boost Moldovan-Israeli relations.

Serious accident on Muncești str. in Chisinau: Two young people transported to hospital

Two young people were taken to the hospital after their car hit a pillar on Muncești str. in Chisinau. According to Natalia Stati, the press officer of the Chisinau Police Department, the accident occurred on the morning of February 4, around 04:00.

Energocom delivered over 5 million cubic meters to the Transnistrian region in the first three days of February

As of February 1, JSC Energocom began deliveries of natural gas to the national network, based on the requests of Tiraspoltransgaz and the order of the Commission for Emergencies. According to the data, the quantities delivered were: 450,000 cubic meters on February 1, 2.7 million cubic meters on February 2, and 2.575 million cubic meters on February 3.

Meteorologists issued yellow ice warning. Recommendations for citizens

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a Yellow Ice Code, valid throughout the country. The warning comes into effect on Monday, February 3, at 19:00, and will be valid until Tuesday, February 4, at 10:00.

Compromised tenders? Dragalin speaks about irregularities in the construction of the Leova-Bumbata road

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office started a criminal case in connection with the construction of the Leova-Bumbata road, based on suspicions regarding the selection of both the design company and the company that carried out the works. The statement was made by the head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Veronica Dragalin, in an interview with the TV8 TV channel. According to her, the case was initiated based on suspicions of abuse of power.

Emil Hurezeanu, in Chisinau: Romania is one of the most supportive partners of the Republic of Moldova

Romania supports the Republic of Moldova in the face of the energy crisis and hybrid attacks, Bucharest Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu said at a press conference with his Moldovan counterpart Mihai Popșoi. The Romanian official noted that the difficult energy situation and the upcoming electoral exercises this autumn are closely related to the hostile actions of the Russian Federation, which create instability in the region.

Energy crisis // The Republic of Moldova will receive €64 million in grant from the European Union

The Republic of Moldova will receive a grant worth 64 million euros from the European Union to solve the energy crisis. The financing contract will be signed today with the European Commission, and the money will be used to support both the right bank of the Nistru and the Transnistrian region. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean on his Facebook page.

Fines of over 11 million lei, applied in electoral corruption cases

The fines imposed so far on voters who took money in exchange for voting in the presidential elections and referendum amount to over 11 million lei. The sanctions were applied by the National Anticorruption Center (CNA), based on the contravention processes drawn up by the police.

Census 2024 // Republic of Moldova - increasingly aging society

The population is decreasing, cities are growing, and more and more citizens are declaring themselves Romanian speakers. Official data shows that the Republic of Moldova has lost approximately 400 thousand inhabitants in the last decade and reached 2.4 million. Also, urbanization has increased significantly, and the demographic structure reflects an increasingly aging society. The National Bureau of Statistics presented on Thursday the preliminary data of the Housing and Population Census conducted in 2024.