Extradition of Vladimir Plahotniuc could take months, president of CRJM

The extradition process for Vladimir Plahotniuc, the former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova, who was detained at an airport in Greece on July 22, could take several months. Ilie Chirtoacă, the president of the Legal Resources Center of Moldova (CRJM), warned about this potential delay. He emphasized that the authorities in the Republic of Moldova need to submit an official extradition request to the Hellenic Republic. This request must include clear explanations of the crimes for which Plahotniuc is being pursued.

Migrant smuggling for $6,000: 53-year-old man detained by Border Police

A 53-year-old man, identified as the leader of an organized criminal group specializing in illegal migration, was detained by the Border Police. Authorities report that the suspect allegedly facilitated the illegal crossing of six Ukrainian citizens, aged between 20 and 40, from Ukraine to the Republic of Moldova, circumventing official border crossing points.

Four opposition parties form electoral bloc for September 28 parliamentary elections

On the eve of the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, four opposition parties — the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (PCRM), the Party of Socialists (PSRM), the Party for the Future of Moldova, and the Party Inima Moldovei — announced their intention to form a united electoral bloc. This announcement was made on Tuesday, July 22, during a joint briefing titled “Position of opposition parties on participation in the parliamentary elections on September 28.”

Vladimir Plahotniuc and Constantin Țuțu detained in Athens. Ministry of Justice initiates extradition procedure

The former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova, Vladimir Plahotniuc, was detained on Tuesday morning at the airport in Athens, Greece, while attempting to transit to Dubai. Alongside him, according to our sources, former PDM deputy Constantin Țuțu was also detained. The identity of the second individual was not officially confirmed, but it is known that he was part of Plahotniuc’s close circle.

Swimming pool tragedies: Two children and a young man drown in Florești and Orhei

In the past 24 hours, three individuals, including two children, tragically lost their lives in swimming pool incidents across the Florești and Orhei districts.

Chișinău–Bucharest strategic partnership strengthened through talks between Dorin Recean and Oana-Silvia Țoiu

The bilateral partnership between Moldova and Romania, along with Romania's strong support for the Republic of Moldova's European path, were key topics discussed during today's meeting on July 22. This meeting involved Prime Minister Dorin Recean and the Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana-Silvia Țoiu, who is on an official visit to Chișinău.

"Romania will continue supporting Moldova's goal of strengthening resilience", Oana Țoiu in Chișinău

Romania has reiterated its strong commitment to supporting the Republic of Moldova on its European path. The country will continue to support the strengthening of institutions and addressing current challenges. These statements were made by Romania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana-Silvia Țoiu, during her official visit to Chișinău on Tuesday, July 22, at the invitation of her Moldovan counterpart, Mihai Popșoi.

Preventing Salmonella: Key hygiene tips for the hot season

During the summer, high temperatures can cause bacteria to multiply rapidly in food, elevating the risk of foodborne infections, such as Salmonella. Specialists advise that it is essential to adhere to food hygiene rules, particularly during this time.

“This is Europe” show highlighting European values will tour many localities across the country

A show designed to connect the citizens of the Republic of Moldova with European values and to dispel myths about joining the European Union will be presented in 30 localities across various districts of the country. The premiere has already taken place in Chisinau, where the audience praised the play for its blend of documentary theater and real-life stories from citizens. The performance, titled "This is Europe," is part of the project "I am the EU".

Young man, possibly Moldovan citizen, accused of spying for Ukraine in Russia

A 24-year-old man was detained by the Russian FSB for allegedly collecting information about a military base in Ryazan to pass on to Ukrainian special services. Russian media reports that he is originally from the Republic of Moldova and holds Russian citizenship.

General Prosecutor race in Moldova: Two candidates registered

The application period for the position of Prosecutor General, initiated on June 12, ended on Monday, July 21. Two candidates were registered, as announced by the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP).

Parliamentary elections: CEC received applications from three aspiring independent candidates

Three individuals announced their intention to run as independent candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections. They have submitted their applications to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC). The potential candidates are Natalia Clevadî, Victoria Sanduța, and Victor Grosu.