Moldova Ex-Minister indicted in France over Interpol red notices

Vitalie Pîrlog, Chisinau's former Minister of Justice and of the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS), arrested in the United Arab Emirates in mid-June, was extradited and indicted in France on Friday, according to judicial sources cited by the French media.

IMF warns trade tensions cloud global economic outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced it will update its global economic growth forecast at the end of July.

Prosecutors Octavian Iachimovschi and Alexandru Cernei advance in Vetting

Two prosecutors from the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office, Octavian Iachimovschi and Alexandru Cernei, were recommended for promotion by the evaluation commission following an external review. The commission sent the final reports on their evaluations to both prosecutors and the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP).

Veronica Dragalin fails external evaluation; barred from public office for five years

Veronica Dragalin, the former head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, failed to pass the external assessment of her ethical and financial integrity. During a meeting on July 17, the Superior Council of Prosecutors accepted the Vetting Commission's report from June 12, with a vote from five members. As a result, Dragalin is barred from holding the position of prosecutor or any other public office for a period of five years.

Two new deputies for acting General Prosecutor approved by CSP

Sergiu Russu and Sergiu Brigai were appointed as deputies to the acting Prosecutor General, Alexandru Machidon. They will serve in these roles for the entire duration of his mandate. The appointments were approved by the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) during their meeting on July 17, based on a proposal from Machidon.

Moldovan citizenship surges in Transnistrian region

Over 300,000 residents of the Transnistrian region hold Moldovan citizenship.

Personalized car plates surge in popularity in Moldova

Custom license plates are becoming increasingly popular in Moldova. Since 2021, according to the Public Services Agency (ASP), 9,604 citizens have requested plates with their own chosen combinations.

Moldova lawyers launch 10-day strike against justice reforms

Lawyers in Moldova launched a 10-day general strike today, despite yesterday's discussions with authorities regarding amendments to the Law on the Legal Profession.

Moldovan lawyers strike over independence concerns

The Moldovan Bar Association (MBA) has announced a ten-day general strike, beginning July 15, in response to legislative amendments recently adopted by Parliament.

Bashkan Evghenia Guțul’s house arrest extended by 30 days

The governor of the Gagauz Autonomous Region of Moldova, Evghenia Guțul, will remain under house arrest for an additional 30 days, until August 12. This decision was made by the magistrates of the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana on Thursday, July 10.

Anti-Corruption College launches in Moldova's judiciary

Moldova is setting up a specialized anti-corruption framework within its judicial system. Specifically, an Anti-Corruption College will be established within the Chișinău Court.

Moldova prosecutors pass initial integrity test

On June 30, the Prosecutor's Evaluation Commission held public hearings for Marcel Dumbravan, the interim Chief Prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, and his interim deputy, Mariana Leahu.