CEC notifies PA on four political groups; “Renaștere” Party, Victoria Furtună told to return state funds

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) will inform the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office about the actions taken by four political parties during the campaign for the presidential elections and the republican constitutional referendum scheduled for fall 2024. During its meeting on August 14, the CEC approved control reports that focused on the activities of several parties and candidates. Additionally, the CEC called on the "Renaștere" Party and independent candidate Victoria Furtună to return any amounts collected or spent in violation of the law to the state budget.

Teacher crisis in Moldova: Over 1,500 school positions vacant this year

The 2025-2026 school year is set to start with a shortage of over 1,500 teachers in public general education institutions, highlighting a concerning trend of declining teacher numbers in schools across the Republic of Moldova. Mathematics is the subject that is most severely impacted by this shortage.

Men accused of planning Stauceni explosion caught at the airport

Two individuals, suspected of throwing a package containing explosive substances near the home of the mayor of Stauceni, were detained on Thursday, August 14, at Chisinau International Airport. The suspects were attempting to leave the Republic of Moldova when they were apprehended, according to the announcement from the General Inspectorate of Police.

Turkey, Egypt, Bulgaria, and Romania are Moldova's favorite tourist destinations

An increasing number of Moldovans are choosing to spend their holidays abroad. In the first six months of this year, over 146,000 citizens of the Republic of Moldova travelled abroad through travel agencies, which is nearly 4% more than during the same period last year. Additionally, the number of foreigners visiting our country has risen by approximately 45%, with most of them coming from Romania.

Leova–Bumbata border point will operate continuously for flexibility

Great news for travelers: Starting Friday, August 15, the Leova–Bumbata border crossing point will operate continuously, allowing crossings at any time of day. The new schedule will start tomorrow at 8:00 AM, as announced by the Customs Service.

Chemotherapy treatments now available in district hospitals and in Balti

Starting Thursday, August 14, patients with cancer will no longer need to travel to Chisinau for chemotherapy treatments. These procedures will be available directly at district hospitals and the Balti Clinical Hospital, as announced by the Minister of Health, Ala Nemerenco.

Moldovan citizens advised to avoid travel to Spain, travel alert issued

Moldovan citizens who are planning to travel to or transit through Spain are advised to postpone their trips due to severe weather conditions impacting the entire country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Republic of Moldova has issued a travel alert for Spain.

WhatsApp claims Russia violates individuals' rights to secure communication

The company issued an official statement after Russian authorities restricted the use of WhatsApp and Telegram for residents of the country.

Deputy PM Popșoi urges Moldovans to resist Russian propaganda vigilance

The Republic of Moldova is becoming increasingly stronger and more capable of addressing hybrid attacks and interference from the Russian Federation, especially with the upcoming parliamentary elections. However, vulnerabilities remain, such as the presence of foreign troops in the Transnistrian region. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi in a recent interview with the State Information Agency.

Program supporting young employees in strategic fields with 3,000 lei, started

Young people in the Republic of Moldova who are participating for the first time in seven strategic sectors will receive a non-taxable monthly allowance of 3,000 lei for 12 months. This initiative, launched by the authorities on Thursday, August 14, aims to attract young workers to key areas of the economy.

ELECTIONS 2025 // Independent candidate withdraws, returns subscription lists to CEC, no registration

Independent candidate for September 28 elections has withdrawn from race.

After seven years, the truth reveals a man beaten to death

A man from a village in Florești district died seven years ago after being beaten several times by people trying to force him to work on a farm. At the time, no one was held accountable, the case was covered up, and the forensic examination was falsified.