Moldovans in France gain first-time access to Moldova pensions

Moldovan citizens residing in France can access old-age pensions, survivors' pensions, and disability pensions from the Republic of Moldova. This change allows for the first time the accumulation of contribution periods completed in both countries.

“Taito” app is a trap; Moldovans risk huge fines, warns Interior Minister

The "Taito" application is a tool utilized by the Russian Federation for illegal financing, electoral corruption, and the abusive collection of personal data from citizens of the Republic of Moldova, according to warnings from the authorities in Chisinau. The Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, is urging the public not to install or use this application, as individuals involved in this scheme may face fines amounting to tens of thousands of lei.

Condolences // Moldova’s Embassy in Bucharest: “Ion Iliescu helped affirm our sovereignty and identity”

Ion Iliescu, the first president of post-communist Romania, played an important role in affirming the sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova, according to a message of condolence from the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Romania. This statement was issued shortly after the announcement of the former head of state’s death. Notably, this is the only official condolence message from the authorities in Chisinau released to the public following Ion Iliescu's passing.

Energy Minister: Russian strike on Ukraine gas sites didn't impact Moldova's supply.

During a government meeting on Wednesday, August 6, Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu announced that the recent Russian attack on gas infrastructure in the Orlivka region of Ukraine had no impact on the natural gas supply to the Republic of Moldova, including the left bank of the Nistru.

Judge who sentenced Guțul faces threats and fake funeral hoax

The magistrate who examined the criminal file of the Gagauzian bashkan, Evghenia Guțul, was subjected to a wave of death threats, psychological pressure and attacks of unprecedented severity for several months, claims the president of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), Sergiu Caraman. The intimidation campaign to which Ana Cucerescu was subjected included nighttime phone calls, messages with macabre photos – showing murdered and decapitated people – and spread in the public space through disinformation. The president of the CSM assured that the judges subjected to intimidation will be protected.

Justice Ministry denies delay claims in Plahotniuc extradition case

The Ministry of Justice rejected accusations of delaying the extradition process for Vladimir Plahotniuc and dismissed claims that the authorities in Chisinau intentionally postponed sending the necessary documents to Greece. Minister of Justice Veronica Mihailov-Moraru stated at an executive meeting on Wednesday, August 6, that the Moldovan authorities acted "diligently and professionally." According to her, after the Prosecutor General's Office submitted the extradition request on July 24, the Ministry of Justice sent a separate request on August 4.

Moldova-Switzerland discussions on asset recovery

Swiss authorities will assist Chisinau in its efforts to identify, manage, and recover assets obtained from illicit activities. This agreement was established on August 5 between Olga Golban, the Director of the State Tax Service, and David Mattan, an expert from the International Center for Asset Recovery (ICAR) at the Basel Institute for Governance in Switzerland.

Three candidates chosen for "Eugen Doga" Airport head; interview next

Three candidates out of 11 applicants were selected to advance to the next stage of the competition for the position of administrator at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. The deadline for submitting applications was Tuesday, August 5.

Blueberries outpace strawberries in Moldova

Blueberries are becoming increasingly popular in the Republic of Moldova, even surpassing strawberry consumption, according to Aneta Ganenco, the president of the "Pomusoarele Moldovei" Association. However, the demand in the domestic market far exceeds the supply that local producers can currently provide.

Moldovan sailor's journey: 50 countries, storms and calm seas

When he is out at sea, Alexandru Coarnă, a maritime officer, is always captivated by the breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, as well as the sight of dolphins and whales leaping through the water. He also finds the tornadoes during storms to be spectacular, having captured their beauty in several photographs. Despite the inherent risks and the time he spends away from shore, Coarnă believes that being a sailor has its unique charm.

Farmers seek help; state vows action as drought hits southern Moldova hard

Farmers in the southern regions of the country are experiencing the worst drought in recent years. Crops have been severely damaged, resulting in losses totaling millions of lei, according to the farmers. Despite their requests, the authorities have not declared a state of emergency in the Căușeni and Ștefan Vodă districts. Instead, they are announcing several measures to provide support.

Putin dismisses Trump ultimatum on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin is determined to continue the war in Ukraine, despite a recent ultimatum from President Donald Trump and his threat to impose a 100% tariff on countries that buy Russian oil.