Moldova's courts face paralysis amid judge shortage

A year after a wave of resignations swept through the judiciary, the Central Court of Appeal is still grappling with a critical staff shortage.

EU grapples with Ukraine war, boosts Moldova accession

The 26 EU leaders who signed a communiqué at the European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday, June 25, seem to have exhausted their imagination when it comes to concrete measures to end the war in Ukraine.

Historic EU-Moldova Summit set for July 4 in Chișinău

The unprecedented European Union-Republic of Moldova Summit, set for July 4, showcases the European Union’s genuine and unwavering commitment to our country's European path, President Maia Sandu announced today in an interview with NordNews.

Alexandru Adam will lead the National Administration of Penitentiaries

The Ministry of Justice announced that Alexandru Adam, the Deputy Head of the National Administration of Penitentiaries (ANP), has won the competition to become the institution's director.

Veaceslav Platon remains in custody in the UK until the end of November

Moldovan prosecutors' request to extradite the controversial businessman Veaceslav Platon from the United Kingdom will be examined in detail at the end of November. The London court stated that he remains in custody after being detained on March 13 at the request of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Moldova. This information was confirmed to RFE/RL by the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

Former "Șor" Party leader from Anenii Noi on trial for spending 3 million lei from an organized criminal group

The president of the Anenii Noi territorial office of the former "Sor" Party is set to stand trial for his alleged involvement in an organised criminal group's illegal financing of the party. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office completed the criminal investigation and submitted the case to the court.

Domnica Manole and Sergiu Litvinenco appointed by the Government as Constitutional Court judges for the next six years

Domnica Manole, the current President of the Constitutional Court, and Sergiu Litvinenco, the former Minister of Justice, were appointed as judges of the Constitutional Court for a six-year term. Their official duties will commence on August 17. This decision was approved during a government meeting on Tuesday, June 24.

Ion Malanciuc appointed Constitutional Court judge for a six-year term

The Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM) appointed Ion Malanciuc as a judge on the Constitutional Court for a term of six years. This decision was made during today's SCM meeting, where 11 members cast their votes. The SCM also reviewed the application of Ion Malanciuc, the only candidate for the position, and conducted the interview stage as part of the selection process.

Marcel Dumbravan appointed Moldova's anti-corruption chief

Marcel Dumbravan has been appointed the Chief Prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (APO). This decision was made today, June 23, by the Superior Council of Prosecutors (SCP), following the interview stage for the two candidates vying for the APO leadership.

Vetting: Just one in five judges at the Centru Court of Appeal passed the external evaluation

Nine of the 40 judges at the Centru Court of Appeal successfully passed the financial and ethical integrity assessment, according to the Judges Evaluation Commission.

Evaluation committee questioned anti-corruption prosecutors Octavian Iachimovschi and Alexandru Cernei.

The Prosecutors' Evaluation Commission held a public hearing on Monday to question two prosecutors from the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office: Octavian Iachimovschi, the interim deputy chief prosecutor, and Alexandru Cernei. These hearings are part of the external integrity evaluation process that was initiated in 2024.

Moldova promotes 16 judges after vetting process

The Judicial Evaluation Commission announced it has completed external assessments for 16 sitting judges and legal professionals applying for vacant positions at the Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ).