Moldova prosecutor vetting completion delayed until 2027

The completion of the external integrity and professional ethics evaluation for prosecutors remains a distant goal, officials from the Vetting Commission have acknowledged.

Chisinau mayor sues PAS councilor over corruption allegations

Ion Melnic, a councilor representing the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the Chisinau City Council, announced that Mayor Ion Ceban has initiated legal proceedings against him.

Moldova Court extends preventive detention for former Democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc

Former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc will spend an additional 30 days in custody after the Chișinău Court, Buiucani seat, ruled on Monday, December 22, to extend his preventive detention.

Japan clears path to restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world's largest nuclear plant

Japan took the final major step on Monday toward resuming operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant. The Niigata Prefectural Assembly voted in favor of the governor’s proposal to support the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility.

Only Donald Trump can convince Vladimir Putin to accept peace in Ukraine, says NATO chief

Only US President Donald Trump can persuade Russian leader Vladimir Putin to accept a peace settlement in Ukraine. The statement was made by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in an interview published Sunday, December 21, by the German publication Bild am Sonntag.

Moldova's ARBI agency seizes assets worth 191 million lei in 2025

The Agency for Recovery of Criminal Assets (ARBI) processed 280 requests from prosecutors and law enforcement between January and December this year. During this period, the agency seized assets totaling 191.7 million lei.

Moscow rejects most peace proposals from Miami talks

Most proposals emerging from the Miami negotiations between the US, Europe, and Ukraine regarding a peaceful settlement to the war "will not be acceptable" to Moscow.

How to lower your electric bill during peak hours

Electricity consumption spikes during peak hours—specifically from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM—when most household appliances run simultaneously and imported energy is more expensive.

Odessa-Reni highway traffic restored following drone attack

Ukrainian authorities announced on Sunday, December 21, that traffic on the Odessa-Reni route is now fully restored in both directions.

Bank deposits in Moldova drop by 11 percent in November

The volume of savings held in banks by Moldovans shrank by nearly 11 percent in November, totaling over 2.7 billion lei.

Moldova prepares for new 1.9 billion euro EU funding tranche

Moldovan authorities are preparing the second semi-annual progress report to unlock a new installment of the 1.9 billion euro European economic growth support package.

President Nicușor Dan announces referendum for Romanian magistrates in January

Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced on Sunday, December 21, at the Cotroceni Palace, that he will launch a referendum among the country's magistrates this January.