Moldova to complete railway unbundling and restructuring by mid-2026

The Republic of Moldova is set to finalize a comprehensive restructuring of its state-owned railway, Calea Ferată a Moldovei (CFM), by the first half of 2026.

Moldova blocks 5.5-ton tea shipment over toxic pesticide levels

Aproape 5.5 tone de ceai destinate consumatorilor din R. Moldova au fost reținute la frontieră, după ce analizele de laborator au demonstrat că produsul nu respectă standardele de siguranță alimentară. Agenția Națională pentru Siguranța Alimentelor (ANSA) a dispus returnarea lotului de ceai către producător.

Digital extortion: Man gets 12 years for €34,000 blackmail scheme against woman in Italy

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after extorting €34,000 (approx. 666,400 MDL) from a woman over a six-year period. The defendant used sexually explicit images to blackmail the victim, even forcing her to purchase a vehicle for him following his release from a previous jail term.

Former Moldova special ops chief flees to Hungary after prison sentence

Valeriu Cojocaru, the former head of Moldova’s Special Operations Directorate (DOS), confirmed he is currently in Hungary after being sentenced to three years in prison on January 19.

Moldova to restore Chisinau’s iconic Triumphal Arch after decades of decay

Moldovan authorities have announced an extensive restoration project for the Triumphal Arch in central Chisinau, allocating €255,000 (approx. 5 million MDL) to repair the structural damage accumulated over decades.

Bulgarian President Radev resigns ahead of term, fueling new party rumors

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced his resignation on Monday, January 19, nearly a year before his mandate was set to expire in January 2027.

World Jewish Congress rallies global support for #WeRemember campaign

The World Jewish Congress (WJC) has officially launched its annual #WeRemember international campaign to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27. The global initiative seeks to honor the victims of the Shoah while highlighting the rising dangers of antisemitism, hatred, and historical revisionism.

Brussels debates digital age of consent amid rising deepfake and mental health concerns

The European Parliament is convening this Tuesday, January 20, to debate a standardized EU-wide social media age limit of 16. The proposal aims to curb AI-generated deepfakes and sexual exploitation while mandating parental consent for users aged 13 to 16.

Trump ties Greenland offensive to Nobel snub, igniting transatlantic trade war fears

U.S. President Donald Trump has linked his renewed strategic offensive to seize control of Greenland to his failure to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking to NBC News, Trump suggested that since he was passed over for the award, he is no longer "obliged to think simply in terms of peace," but rather what is "good and right for the United States."

Moldova finalizes legal withdrawal from Russia-led CIS

Moldova is officially finalizing its withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The legal documents required to terminate the founding agreements are currently undergoing final review and will soon reach Parliament for ratification.

Moldova represented by PM Munteanu and Deputy PM Osmochescu at Davos Forum

The Republic of Moldova will be represented at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu, who serves as the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization. The two officials will participate in the forum from January 19 to January 22, as announced by the Government.

Moldovan exporters resume fruit deliveries to EU after TARIC fix

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries to the European Union can continue under the established quotas, which have not yet been reached, and with preferential treatment. This announcement comes from the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED). Authorities have confirmed that the technical issue that caused confusion regarding the quotas in the European Commission's TARIC system has been resolved.