Popșoi warns: $107 million in crypto funds targeted for Pro‑Russian influence operations in Moldova

Investigative authorities uncovered $107 million in cryptocurrency linked to the illicit financing of pro-Russian political groups in the Republic of Moldova. This information was disclosed by Mihai Popșoi, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a debate at the Hudson Institute in Washington.

Trușeni welcomes Petru Leuca Football Academy’s new branch

An important step has been taken for the development of football in the Trușeni commune of Chișinău municipality. Striker Petru Leuca has inaugurated the second branch of the Football Academy named after him. Approximately 50 children will be trained by three coaches on the artificial mini-field at Gymnasium Nb. 99 "Gheorghe Madan."

Rare and therapeutic: Female donkey milk from Step-Soci farmer gains attention

An idea that originated on the Internet has developed into a flourishing business in the village of Step-Soci, located in the Orhei district. For over seven years, Ghenadie Balan has been raising female donkeys to produce milk, a rare product known for its therapeutic properties. He began with 15 animals, and today his farm has grown to include around 50 donkeys.

Telenești Health Center Laboratory, renovated with the CNAM support

The laboratory at the Telenești Health Center was renovated through a project funded by the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) aimed at developing and modernizing public medical service providers. The total project cost is 971,000 lei, which includes 871,000 lei allocated by CNAM and a contribution of 100,000 lei from the medical institution.

European Kettlebell Championship is underway in Chișinău

The Republic of Moldova recently hosted another significant sporting event: the European Kettlebell Championship. The competition took place at the Chisinau Arena and welcomed 257 athletes from 16 different countries. Our nation was represented by 34 athletes, many of whom won medals during the first two days of the tournament.

Maia Sandu revoked state awards from the Judo Federation president and a coach

President Maia Sandu revoked the state awards from Andrei Golban, the president of the Judo Federation of the Republic of Moldova, and coach Grigore Postica.

Energy flows between Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine remain intact despite Russian attacks

A production plant in the Republic of Moldova was disconnected, following Russia's drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure on December 5-6. In response, Romania began exporting over 1,300 MW of electricity to Chisinau, which supports both Moldova's internal energy needs and its subsequent exports to Ukraine, where nearly 1,000 MW is received. This energy flow is facilitated by the high production from Romania's hydropower plants and wind farms. The structure of cross-border energy exchanges remains unchanged: the Republic of Moldova imports electricity from Romania and redirects most of it to Ukraine, as reported by Profit.ro.

Officials from Chișinău visited an American company employing 85 Moldovans

A delegation from the Republic of Moldova recently visited Chicago to meet with Moldovans employed at one of the leading U.S. transportation companies. Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu visited C1 Holding, a group that includes six companies operating a fleet of 220 trucks and 350 trailers.

Criuleni officially received a major upgrade: a new pedestrian boulevard and riverside park

The residents of Criuleni now enjoy a modernized pedestrian boulevard and a fully redeveloped riverside park. This transformation was announced by the Regional Development Agency (ADR) Centru, following the completion of the project titled "Reconstruction of the Mihai Eminescu Pedestrian Boulevard and the Development of the Riverside City Park in Criuleni." The project, which was supported by local authorities and financed by the National Fund for Regional and Local Development, has turned one of the city's most significant areas into accessible, safe, and modern recreational spaces for the community.

Maia Sandu calls on citizens to back local producers

President Maia Sandu encourages citizens to support local producers by participating in the "Cumpăr BUN de acasă" (“I Buy GOOD Local Products”) campaign. She emphasizes that choosing local goods strengthens the economy and benefits communities across the nation.

Poland helped Comrat State University install solar panels

Comrat State University is making significant progress towards energy independence by equipping its main building with solar panels. This installation is expected to reduce energy consumption by more than 40%. This investment positions the campus as a model of efficiency and sustainability for the entire region.

Job vacancies increased in the third quarter with over 13,000 openings in the public sector

In the third quarter of this year, the number of job vacancies increased by over a thousand, which is a 3.5 percent rise compared to the previous quarter. By the end of this period, approximately 39,000 vacancies were recorded, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), resulting in a vacancy rate of nearly five percent. Of these total job vacancies, more than 13,000—around 39 percent—were identified in the budgetary sector.