"Patron" criminal network dismantled: 13 Moldovans convicted in France; leader internationally wanted

Thirteen citizens of Moldova, members of the self-proclaimed criminal organization "Patron," including its leader, were recently convicted in France for a series of serious crimes committed across several European countries, according to the General Inspectorate of Police.

Four detained in 500,000 lei bribe case: lawyer, two intermediaries, and a prosecutor involved

A lawyer, two intermediaries, and a prosecutor from the Edineț District Prosecutor's Office were detained by officers from the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) and prosecutors from Chișinău in connection with a corruption case. According to investigators, they allegedly demanded and received approximately 500,000 lei in several installments to influence the outcome of a criminal case.

Moldovan Government launches platform highlighting smart metering benefits

The Government of the Republic of Moldova has launched an online platform, www.contorinteligent.energie.gov.md, dedicated to smart metering. This aims to provide citizens with important details about the operation of new energy meters and their benefits. The announcement was made by the Executive's spokesperson, Daniel Vodă.

112 Service: Over 170 daily calls amid heatwave and fires

Operators of the National Single Emergency Call Service 112 receive approximately 100 daily calls about medical emergencies caused by excessive heat and around 70 calls related to fires.

Moldova gains direct EU funds for social growth

The Republic of Moldova will gain direct access to European funds for reducing unemployment, improving job quality, and supporting vulnerable groups, following the government's approval of the Regulation on the country's participation in the "Employment and Social Innovation" (EaSI) component of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).

Moldova fights Russian disinformation, protects EU path

In the Republic of Moldova, there's a noticeable surge in attempts to manipulate public opinion, specifically aimed at undermining trust in state institutions and the country's European trajectory.

Moldova's meningococcal surge: Symptoms and prevention

Moldova is experiencing a concerning increase in confirmed or suspected meningococcal disease cases, a severe condition requiring rapid medical intervention.

Moldova railway revives 40-year-old locomotive

After almost a year of repairs, a 40-year-old locomotive is set to be back on the tracks. Workers say that maintenance and testing on the unit are in their final stages.

Around 126,000 consumers lost power due to a high-voltage network failure

On Monday, July 14, approximately 126,000 consumers in the Republic of Moldova experienced a temporary power outage due to a failure in the high-voltage networks operated by ÎCS Premier Energy Distribution SA. The disruption occurred between 1:15 p.m. and 1:19 p.m., resulting in the automatic shutdown of nine 110 kV substations and three 35 kV substations, as reported by the company.

Tragedy in Fălești: Two people found dead in their home

Two people were found dead in a neighborhood in the Falesti district. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, a man reportedly shot his wife before taking his own life with the same weapon.

Ministry of Defense denies claims of “Moldovan soldiers dead in Ukraine”

The Ministry of Defense denied reports on certain Telegram and TikTok channels associated with pro-Russian groups. These reports claim that ten soldiers and officers from the National Army were in Ukraine, and that four of them were killed in an attack by Russian forces.

Dozens of Lyme disease cases reported in the first half of the year. ANSP issues recommendations

During the first six months of 2025, the National Public Health Agency confirmed 53 cases of Lyme disease in the Republic of Moldova. The majority of these cases occurred in the Chisinau municipality, which reported 25 cases. Other affected areas included the Straseni, Ialoveni, and Orhei districts. Among the infected individuals, there were 10 children under the age of 17.