Ballon d’Or 2024: Dembélé, Yamal headline 30-man shortlist

The list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d'Or has been announced. Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal are among the top contenders, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has the most nominated players, with nine.

Milsami secures stunning comeback win with nine players

Milsami Orhei secured a 3-2 victory against AC Virtus in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round.

Experts: Putin's peace offer masks Ukraine's capitulation

Russia will likely try to use the upcoming summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to convince the U.S. president of its good intentions for peace, while continuing to pursue maximalist goals—the total capitulation of Ukraine, according to several experts cited by the Russian service of The Moscow Times.

Fruit and veggie prices up; berries cost twice as much as in 2024

In the first half of this year, agricultural product prices rose by an average of over 28%. This increase was primarily driven by higher prices for fruits and vegetables. The data, presented by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), indicated that the highest price increases were recorded for berries, which doubled compared to 2024.

Fines may curb vote fraud: “A 10,000 lei bribe isn’t worth a 40,000 lei fine”

Voter corruption is one of the most significant vulnerabilities in the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova, according to WatchDog expert Alexandru Bot. This statement comes in the wake of numerous searches conducted by law enforcement on Thursday, August 7, as part of an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the “Taito” application. In an interview with Moldova 1, Bot emphasized that the procedural actions being taken, including searches and efforts to counter digital tools that can influence voting, are “part of a series of preventive measures” that authorities must consistently implement.

Defense Minister, new U.S. diplomat in Chișinău discuss National Army modernization

The Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, and Nick Pietrowicz, the Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in the Republic of Moldova, who has recently begun his mandate, discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation in defense. They also addressed the joint projects being implemented to modernize the National Army.

Member of CSM threatened: “They rang my doorbell at 2 AM” – Moldova 1 TV exclusive interview

Livia Mitrofan, a member of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), has received death threats similar to those received by Judge Ana Cucerescu. In an exclusive interview with Moldova 1 TV, she reveals details about the intimidation she has faced.

IPN investigation: Ilan Shor key player in global network bypassing Russia sanctions via shell firms, crypto, and banks in Central Asia & Middle East

Moldovan fugitive Ilan Shor, who was convicted in the "billion-dollar theft" case, has resurfaced at the heart of an international network with significant financial and geopolitical implications. An investigation published by IPN reveals that the politician plays a crucial role in a complex scheme designed to evade international sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation. This scheme involves a network of companies, banks, digital currencies, and commercial channels operating in countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, Egypt, and others.

Onișcani: Former waste ravine turned into park with bike paths

A modern park with bike paths will be built in place of a ravine filled with garbage. Workers in the village of Onișcani, located in the Călărași district, are diligently working on the project. Although this initiative is very important, it has faced delays for years. Now, authorities are promising to complete the work, especially since they have received financial support from the Environmental Fund.

Athens Court will review Plahotniuc extradition request next week

The Athens Court of Appeal is set to review, on August 13, the extradition request for former democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc. This request was submitted to the Greek authorities by the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Moldova on July 24 of this year.

Yellow fire code: Extreme fire risk in southern, central, and eastern Moldova

The State Hydrometeorological Service issued a Code Yellow warning due to exceptionally high natural fire danger. Meteorologists have indicated that from August 8 to August 14, the risk of fires will be significantly elevated in the southern and eastern regions, as well as in parts of the central Republic of Moldova. This increased risk is attributed to high temperatures and a lack of precipitation during this period.

Vulcănești–Chișinău power line: Nearly 75% of pylons installed

Progress is clearly visible on the construction sites of the 400 kV Vulcănești-Chișinău overhead power line (OPL). According to the Ministry of Energy, over 93% of the foundations for the pillars were already completed, with significant advancements observed both in the southern and central sections of the project.