Prosecutors seek 9-year sentence for former Boldurești Mayor in fatal crash case

Prosecutors have requested a nine-year prison sentence for Nicanor Ciochină, the former Mayor of Boldurești. He is accused of the fatal February 2024 hit-and-run of a 14-year-old boy.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rules out Ukraine's EU accession by 2027 citing Copenhagen Criteria

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clarified that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union remains unattainable in the immediate term. He specifically ruled out the possibility of integration by January 1, 2027.

Institutional capacity-building: Moldova’s path to EU integration via cross-border cooperation

Moldova is looking to leverage Romanian administrative expertise to overcome chronic bottlenecks in absorbing European Union funds. Despite the availability of significant social and infrastructure financing, Chișinău continues to face challenges linked to limited technical assistance and monitoring resources.

Severe fog and ice disrupt national traffic across Moldova

Critical weather conditions continue to impact Moldova for the fourth consecutive day, with dense fog, black ice, and freezing rain paralyzing major transport routes.

Trump issues military ultimatum to Iran over nuclear program

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to authorize military strikes against Iran if Tehran refuses to negotiate a new nuclear stabilization agreement. The warning follows a significant buildup of American naval forces in the Persian Gulf and renewed political pressure on the Iranian administration.

Moldovan surgeons battle unprecedented surge as ice crisis paralyzes Chisinau

The Emergency Medicine Institute (IMU) in Chisinau has faced its most rigorous operational test this winter, as freezing rain and glazed frost transformed the capital’s streets into a public health hazard.

From paper to pixels: Moldova’s €42m digital leap with new national e-Archive

The Government of Moldova approved the "e-Arhiva" information system framework during its session on January 28. This move marks a definitive transition from physical paper storage to a centralized digital infrastructure.

Germany faces critical labor vacuum as domestic workforce hits limits

Bärbel Bas, Speaker of the Bundestag, issued a stark warning at a labor migration conference, stating that Europe's powerhouse cannot sustain its economy without a significant influx of foreign talent.

Convicted former Police Chief evades justice as Moldova grapples with Transnistrian escape route

The former head of Moldova’s General Police Inspectorate (IGP), Alexandru Pînzari, remains at large nine days after being sentenced to three years in prison.

Logistics in Moldova's Transnistrian enclaves stabilized amid winter freeze

Moldovan authorities have confirmed that essential supplies remain secured for the left-bank villages of Molovata Noua, Vasilevca, and Corjova. Despite the suspension of the Molovata ferry, deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, stated on January 28 that land routes remain open for commercial suppliers.

Moldova scales transplant network to save more lives following 2025 record

The Government of Moldova approved a strategic expansion of authorized organ and tissue procurement centers on January 28. This move aims to decentralize the transplant system and ensure wider nationwide access for patients on waiting lists.

Chisinau’s educational diplomacy: 856 Transnistrian students receive state scholarships

Moldova has expanded its academic support for youth from the Transnistrian region. In 2025, a total of 856 students were integrated into state-funded programs on the right bank of the Dniester.