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).

Moldova MP proposes Constitutional Court reform

On Monday, unaffiliated MP Olesea Stamate introduced a draft law to amend the process of appointing Constitutional Court judges in the Republic of Moldova.

Dorin Recean recalls his childhood summers in Moldova

In a heartfelt conversation on Magazinul Copiilor, aired by Moldova 1 on International Children’s Day, Prime Minister Dorin Recean offered a glimpse into his childhood spent in the village of Mândâc during the 1970s and 1980s.

Bashkan Evghenia Guțul to deliver “last word” in court on July 1 as trial ends

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has announced that the judicial investigation into the criminal case involving Evghenia Guțul, the governor of the Gagauz Autonomous Region of Moldova, and the secretary of the central office of the former "Șor" Party was completed. The final conclusions from both parties will be presented in court on July 1st.

Tax authority orders to freeze assets of Platon, Plahotniuc, and Șor affiliates

The State Tax Service has ordered the freezing of funds and resources belonging to fugitive politicians and individuals affiliated with Shor. As reported by IPN, these decisions were published in the Official Gazette on Friday, June 6.

EU Commissioner: Moldova must implement rule of law roadmap to join EU

Significant progress in the areas of the rule of law and human rights is essential for the Republic of Moldova to join the European Union. This statement was made during a press conference by Michael McGrath, the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law, who is currently on an official visit to Chisinau.

17 prosecutors resign from PCCOCS

Resignations among prosecutors from the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) have continued, bringing the total to 17. Dumitru Obadă, the institution's president, confirmed this information.

CNA conducts searches at Leușeni customs: one detained, five employees under investigation

The National Anticorruption Center (CNA) announced that one individual was detained following searches conducted this morning at the Leușeni customs post. Criminal proceedings are currently underway against five other Customs Service employees. According to a press release from the CNA, the anticorruption officers' intervention did not disrupt the customs post's operations.

Alexandru Machidon was named acting general prosecutor

Alexandru Machidon has been appointed as the acting prosecutor general. The Superior Council of Prosecutors made this decision during its meeting on May 28. In the public hearing, he outlined his priorities for the interim period. "My immediate priorities will be to review all criminal cases of significant importance, assess the risks associated with these cases, and identify the reasons for any delays. Criminal cases, especially those handled by specialized prosecutor's offices, are the ones that attract more attention and interest."

CNA conducts searches in northern Moldova in systemic corruption case targeting Drochia police officers

The National Anticorruption Center is conducting criminal prosecution actions in northern Moldova on Wednesday morning as part of several cases related to systemic corruption. The institution's spokesperson, Angela Starinschi, confirmed this information in an interview with Teleradio-Moldova.