Maia Sandu thanked Klaus Iohannis for Romania's support for the Republic of Moldova during his mandate at Cotroceni

Moldovan President Maia Sandu expressed her gratitude to Klaus Iohannis for the support Romania has offered to the Republic of Moldova during his time in office at Cotroceni Palace. This message of thanks was conveyed on Wednesday as Iohannis officially handed over his mandate to interim president Ilie Bolojan.

The Republic of Moldova will install 18 automatic air quality monitoring stations

The Republic of Moldova will establish a national air quality monitoring network comprising 18 automatic stations and one mobile station. Of these, 11 stations will be acquired with the assistance of a European grant, while the remaining stations will be funded by other donor institutions and development partners. These new stations will enable authorities to continuously monitor pollution levels and implement measures to improve air quality, according to the Minister of Environment, Sergiu Lazarencu.

The Ministry of Justice rejects the PA head's accusations regarding Shor's extradition: "We submitted the request to Israel in legal terms"

Veronica Dragalin, the head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, has accused the Ministry of Justice of sabotaging the extradition process for Ilan Șor from Israel. In response, the Ministry denies these accusations, stating that it has submitted the request under legal and international procedures. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Dorin Recean characterized Dragalin's statements as politically motivated and emphasized that everyone expects to see evidence, files, and prison time.

Alain Berset: "We see how democracy regresses everywhere, including in Europe. We must adapt if we want a strong democracy"

In November, the Republic of Moldova will assume the presidency of the Council of Europe. One of the main priorities will be to adapt democracy to current realities. While artificial intelligence and social networks are not inherently dangerous, they can become tools of manipulation in the hands of malicious actors. These technologies have the potential to radicalize public discourse, create alternate realities, or isolate individuals within their own information bubbles. This situation ultimately undermines trust in democratic systems. President Maia Sandu welcomed the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, in Chisinau.

Drone discovered in a field in Taraclia: police are investigating the case

A drone was found on Wednesday, February 12, in a field near Salcia village, Taraclia district. The National Police reported that the device was spotted moments ago, prompting an immediate isolation of the area for checks.

Dorin Recean: Tiraspol's solution for gas supply through the Hungarian trader is not sustainable

Prime Minister Dorin Recean stated after today’s Government meeting that the method proposed by Tiraspol for supplying natural gas to the Transnistrian region through a Hungarian trader, funded by a Dubai-based company, is not sustainable. He emphasized that the regime on the left bank of the Nistru rejected the solution put forth by the European Union due to pressure from the Russian Federation, which aims to maintain its control over the Transnistrian region.

Moldovan citizen Anton Malishev, released from Tiraspol, was detained in Chisinau for drug trafficking

Moldovan citizen Anton Malishev, who was released on February 10 by the authorities in Tiraspol, was immediately detained by Moldovan police on charges of drug trafficking. He is currently held at Penitentiary No. 13 in Chișinău, as confirmed by Diana Fetco, the spokesperson for the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP), in a statement to Teleradio-Moldova. According to the source, Malishev is involved in two criminal cases on the right bank of the Nistru and has been wanted since 2021 by both the Botanica Police Inspectorate and the Rîșcani Police Inspectorate.

Eugen Carpov gets a new mandate as head of ANRE

Eugen Carpov will continue to lead the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) after his candidacy for a new term as director of the Board of Directors was proposed to Parliament's plenary session.

Gas for the Transnistrian region, purchased by Moldovagaz on the Romanian Commodities Exchange

Moldovagaz has purchased natural gas from the Romanian Commodities Exchange to ensure reliable deliveries to the Transnistrian region. According to a company statement, about 2.6 million cubic meters of gas were purchased with advance payments made by Tiraspoltransgaz. The delivery is scheduled for today, February 12, to consumers located on the left bank of the Nistru.

Mihai Popșoi, in dialogue with UAE officials at the World Governments Summit

Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi is participating today in the 12th edition of the World Governments Summit, taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This event gathers 30 heads of state and government, 140 government delegations, over 80 international organizations, and leaders of multinational companies, all to identify innovative solutions to global challenges.

Correspondence Dan Alexe // "Artificial Intelligence" on both sides of the Atlantic: two visions confront each other without reconciling

In January 2025, Donald Trump announced a plan to invest $500 billion in Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the next four years, in partnership with major IT companies such as Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank. Then, on Tuesday, February 11, after the AI Action summit in Paris, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed a commitment of 200 billion euros to bolster AI investments in Europe. According to von der Leyen, the EU would contribute 50 billion euros, with an additional 150 billion euros from large corporations.

A six-year-old child dies in a road accident in Cahul

A six-year-old child tragically lost his life this evening after being struck by a car on Doinelor Street in Cahul. According to the police, the accident occurred around 5:00 p.m. when the minor was crossing the road illegally.