Putin orders "significant" tax hikes to stabilize Russia's struggling economy

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to ensure a "significant increase" in tax collection by 2026.

Priest and cemetery officials face jail for defrauding mourners in Moldova

Chisinau prosecutors have indicted three public officials and a priest for allegedly defrauding over 70 grieving families at the St. Lazarus Cemetery.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán faces dual crisis as opposition leader Péter Magyar surges in 2026 election polls

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has once again drawn the ire of European capitals and EU institutions.

Paris Summit: 35 nations to debate multinational force deployment for Ukraine

Thirty-five nations supporting Kyiv will gather in Paris on January 6 to accelerate a resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Moldova doubles sign-on bonuses to stop rural doctor exodus

Moldova is struggling to fill medical vacancies in its rural districts as medical school graduates increasingly bypass positions outside the capital.

Moldova commits €2 million to EcoVoucher program for 2026 household energy savings

The Moldovan government will continue its flagship EcoVoucher program in 2026 with a confirmed budget of €2.04 million (approx. 40 million MDL).

Moldovan student Nicolae Cernomaz excels in Foreign Service studies at Georgetown University Qatar

Nicolae Cernomaz, a graduate of the "Aristotel" Republican Theoretical High School in Chisinau, is carving a path toward a global diplomatic career.

Ex-MP Vladimir Andronachi stays behind bars as €8M fraud investigation widens

Moldovan authorities have issued several letters rogatory—formal requests for international legal assistance—to track and seize the foreign assets of former Democratic Party MP Vladimir Andronachi.

Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to US narcoterrorism charges in historic hearing

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a U.S. federal court for the first time today following his capture, pleading not guilty to charges of narcoterrorism conspiracy and cocaine trafficking.

Moldova's anti-corruption agency recovers €18.6m in 2025 as crackdown on Sor network intensifies

The Anti-Corruption Procuracy (PA) has reported a record-breaking year for asset recovery, with fines and confiscations exceeding €18.6 million (approx. 365 million MDL) in 2025.

Plahotniuc banking fraud trial: Prosecutors target 2026 conviction

The high-profile trial of former Democratic Party leader Vlad Plahotniuc has entered an advanced stage. Moldova’s Anticorruption Prosecution Office (PA) expects a final verdict within this year.

Moldova gas tariffs set for reduction in late January amid Energocom takeover

Moldovan consumers are expected to receive lower natural gas tariffs by late January 2026.