Vladimir Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years in a closed prison

Vladimir Plahotniuc, the former leader of the Democratic Party, was sentenced to 19 years in a closed prison for bank fraud. The Chisinau Court in Buiucani pronounced the sentence on April 22, with Plahotniuc absent.

Blood donor numbers rising; authorities say reserves must be replenished daily

Recent information campaigns have significantly increased the number of blood donors in the Republic of Moldova. By raising awareness among the population, particularly through social media, more individuals are being encouraged to voluntarily participate in donation events, according to representatives of the National Blood Transfusion Center.

“Peaceful solution”: Valeriu Chiveri rejects claims of alleged threats against Russian citizens in Transnistrian region as unfounded

Moscow's claims about supposed threats to the safety of the roughly 220,000 Russian citizens residing in the Transnistrian region are "unfounded" and "distorted." The Republic of Moldova is committed solely to a peaceful resolution of the Transnistrian conflict, according to Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri.

State of emergency shifted to alert state; no energy exports between 17:00–21:00

The government plans to present a proposal to Parliament to repeal the state of emergency in the energy sector, effective April 25. This date will mark one month since the emergency was declared. Following the repeal, the government will transition to an alert state for 60 days.

Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy launches a new master’s program in healthcare promotion

A new full-time master's program titled "Health Promotion and Protection" was introduced at the "Nicolae Testemitanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USFM). This program is the first of its kind in the Republic of Moldova, and its aim is to train specialists in community-level health promotion and in the development of public health policy.

Over 8.1 million lei confiscated by the state: activist from Drochia sentenced in case tied to Șor-funded protests

The president of the Drochia territorial office of the former political party "Șor," which was declared unconstitutional and dissolved in 2023, has been convicted of complicity in knowingly accepting financing from an organized criminal group. The judges have ordered the confiscation of over 8.1 million lei for the benefit of the state.

Republic of Moldova activates anti-hail system with 132 launch sites operational

The hail protection season has started in the Republic of Moldova. This year, a total of 2,153 rockets have been prepared for launch at 132 points across the country. Authorities indicate that the stockpile may be increased during the summer months, particularly in June, which is typically marked by atmospheric instability and heavy rainfall based on past experience.

Ludmila Vartic case heard behind closed doors in Parliament of Moldova

The parliamentary committee on national security and defense is holding hearings on April 22 regarding the case of Ludmila Vartic's death. Representatives from the police and prosecutor's office will attend the hearing.

Ministry of Environment plans to ban plastic wreaths and single-use bags

The Ministry of Environment is developing a series of measures to reduce plastic waste. Gheorghe Hajder, the Minister of Environment, announced during the “Public Space” program on Radio Moldova that there could be a ban on artificial flower wreaths and disposable bags. After the Easter period, the minister observed a slight decline in the number of plastic wreaths compared to previous years; however, this remains a concern.

Serghei Shoigu: Russia will take all necessary steps to protect its citizens in Transnistrian region

On Tuesday, Serghei Shoigu, the Secretary of the Russian Security Council, stated in an interview with the popular Russian daily Komsomolskaya Pravda that Russia will take all necessary measures to protect its citizens in Transnistrian region, a separatist region in eastern Moldova, according to Agerpres, referencing EFE.

A new stock exchange may launch this summer in Republic of Moldova

A new stock exchange may launch this summer. Adrian Gheorghiță, the Vice President of the National Commission for the Financial Market (CNPF), mentioned on the "Pe față" show on Moldova 1 that the project is currently going through the authorization process. The institution is awaiting the necessary documentation for licensing.

Moldova to establish wage guarantee fund for insolvent companies in alignment with EU standards

The Republic of Moldova is advancing a critical legal framework to establish a Wage Guarantee Fund, ensuring employees remain protected if their employers face insolvency.