Drugs worth 7.5 million lei seized in one week

From December 15 to 21, drugs valued at 7,484,838 lei were illegally removed from circulation in multiple operations conducted by the police across the Republic of Moldova.

RETROSPECTIVE 2025: Energy crisis and Moldova’s new reintegration strategy

The year 2025 was seen as a turning point for the Transnistrian issue and the longstanding frozen conflict. The unprecedented energy crisis faced by the pro-Russian separatist region appeared to create a window of opportunity for its reintegration into the Republic of Moldova. This was deemed a "historic opportunity" by commentators, but it ultimately proved to be illusory for several reasons, with the primary one being the influence of the Russian Federation.

Eugen Doga International Airport – Chisinau will add a luggage storage room

A luggage storage room is being established at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. The airport administrator, Sergiu Spoială, announced this development during the December 22 edition of the PE FAȚĂ show on Moldova 1 TV. The project is currently underway.

Moldova to institutionalize mail-in voting following successful ten-nation pilot

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of Moldova has officially proposed the introduction of a dedicated "Mail-in Voting" chapter within the nation's Electoral Code.

Academic integrity remains "weak link" in Moldova’s university system despite rising student satisfaction

Moldovan students generally rate their university experience as "good" to "very good," with many willing to recommend their institutions. However, academic integrity remains the "weak link" in the system.

EU accession is the only path for Moldova’s survival, President Sandu declares

President Maia Sandu underscored that the Republic of Moldova can only survive as a free and sovereign democracy by joining the European Union. The head of state delivered this message during the annual meeting of Moldovan ambassadors in Chișinău.

Moldova transport strike looms as operators demand talks with Prime Minister

Moldovan transport operators are threatening to resume national protests. The Employers' Association of Road Transport Operators (APOTA) has formally requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

Moldovan judge and mother of seven protests systemic abuse at Superior Council of Magistracy

Marina Rusu, a judge at the Chisinau Court (Centru headquarters) and mother of seven children, staged a formal protest at the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) on December 22.

ICC accepts testimony of Ukrainian woman held in Russian slavery

In late October 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague formally accepted the testimony of Olena Yagupova.

French court sentences former Moldovan PM Vlad Filat to prison for money laundering

A French court has sentenced former Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat to two years in prison and a fine of €100,000 (approx. 1.94 million MDL) for money laundering.

Moldova’s energy revolution: Total decoupling from Russian gas and Transnistrian electricity

The Republic of Moldova concludes 2025 "more energy-secure, better connected to Europe, and ready for the future," stated Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu.

Moldovan farmers demand extended import curbs on Ukrainian grain

Farmers in Moldova are urging national authorities to reinstate the mandatory licensing requirement for grain and oilseed imports from neighboring Ukraine.