Two candidates advance to interviews for Anticorruption Chief Prosecutor post

The special preselection commission for candidates for the position of chief prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has advanced Marcel Dumbrăvan and Octavian Iachimovschi to the interview stage. This decision was reached during a closed meeting on May 20, after evaluating their applications based on the eligibility criteria outlined in the Law on the Prosecutor's Office.

PAS meets citizens across the country. Analyst: Unofficial campaign start

The ruling party is working to engage with local communities across the country, aiming to discuss both the successes and failures of recent years. This initiative is part of the campaign titled "Together We Care for the Future of Moldova." Additionally, the party, known as PAS, will conduct public consultations to prepare its electoral program. Political experts suggest that this marks the unofficial start of the campaign for the upcoming parliamentary elections in the fall.

Marcel Ciolacu resigns as PSD leader

Marcel Ciolacu has resigned as president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of Romania. The party's National Political Council convened on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. to discuss his resignation, establish interim leadership, and decide whether to enter the government or move into opposition. This meeting occurs amidst calls for reform and a reevaluation of the party's political strategies, reports Digi24.

Road traffic suspended in the Great National Assembly Square this weekend

Traffic on Ștefan cel Mare and Sfânt Boulevard will be suspended from Friday at 10:00 PM until Monday at 5:00 AM, informs Chișinău City Hall.

Second edition of the Education Week in Moldova. Dan Perciun: "We start a deep dialogue on education’s direction"

A series of events will be held in the Republic of Moldova as part of the second edition of Education Week. According to Dan Perciun, the Minister of Education, this initiative is aimed at university professors, students, pupils, parents, educators, and school directors. The goal is to enhance the quality of the educational process in the country.

Corruption case: Searches at a private clinic and travel agency in Chisinau

CNA officers and prosecutors from Chisinau conducted searches at a private medical institution and a tourism company in Chisinau on Tuesday. The investigation revealed that individuals within these organizations allegedly issued fake medical certificates required for employment abroad, charging clients 1,000 euros for each certificate.

In 2024, Moldova reported 880 new HIV cases

In the Republic of Moldova, individuals living with HIV face a dual challenge daily—both medical and social. While modern treatments enable them to lead nearly normal lives, many patients remain fearful of societal stigma. Medical professionals emphasize that HIV is not a death sentence; those with the virus can live fulfilling lives if they receive the appropriate treatment. Currently, more than 16,000 people in the Republic of Moldova are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

When could the Republic of Moldova receive the first tranche of the 1.9 billion euro aid from the EU? Mureșan replies

The Moldova-European Union summit, set to take place on July 4 in Chisinau, serves as further confirmation of the European Union's support for the Republic of Moldova, said Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan during the "La 360 de grade" program. He emphasized that European support will continue, particularly if, following the parliamentary elections this fall, Moldova is governed by a reliable and pro-European leadership.

Winners of the Republican Russian Language and Literature Olympiad announced

Forty students were awarded at the Republican Olympiad in Russian Language and Literature, which took place from May 16 to May 18 at the "Ion Creangă" State Pedagogical University in Chisinau.

Vienna Economic Forum – Chișinău 2025: Moldova’s key investment areas

The Republic of Moldova presents promising opportunities for investments in several sectors, including renewable energy, industry, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. This was highlighted by participants at the Vienna Economic Forum held today in Chisinau. This year's discussions concentrated on three main topics: the economic integration of the Republic of Moldova into Europe and the global market, infrastructure projects, and enhancing energy resilience.

Profile of Nicușor Dan, the newly elected president of Romania

Nicușor Dan was elected as the President of Romania in the second round of the 2025 presidential elections. An independent politician and trained mathematician, he is also a former Mayor of Bucharest. Dan's public career is distinguished by his civic activism, strong pro-European values, and unwavering stance against corruption. With his election, he becomes the fifth president since the December 1989 revolution.

Hearing on George Simion’s Moldova entry ban postponed

The hearing at the Chisinau Court, based in Riscani, where magistrates were set to review AUR leader George Simion's request to lift his entry ban into the Republic of Moldova, was postponed to July 2. The court will examine the legality of the decision made by the General Inspectorate for Migration, which pertains to a classified file.