Human remains discovered during construction in Coșnița, Dubăsari

Construction work at a home in Coșnița, Dubăsari, came to a sudden halt yesterday after workers unearthed human remains. The discovery was reported to the local authorities on January 28.

Customs corruption crackdown at Giurgiulești as officers face charges for bribery

Two customs officers at the Giurgiulești border checkpoint are under criminal investigation for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes ranging from $50 to $500.

Undercover operation exposes decades of killings at Moldovan pig farm

Moldovan authorities are nearing a major indictment in a chilling serial murder case, involving six victims and spanning two decades of criminal activity.

Legal experts warn against unjustified consolidation of Moldova’s specialized prosecution services

The proposed creation of the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PACCO) through the merger of Moldova’s specialized units lacks sufficient justification. It risks undermining the fight against high-level corruption, according to a recent analysis by the Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM).

Moldova moves closer to EU membership goal despite ongoing PACE monitoring

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi and PACE official Petra Bayr confirmed that Moldova is making significant strides toward democratic consolidation. While the country remains under monitoring, officials expressed optimism regarding its European trajectory.

Nine cities enter race to host new EU Customs Authority

The European Parliament officially launched the selection process for the future headquarters of the EU Customs Authority (EUCA) on Wednesday, January 28. Nine candidate cities are currently vying for the position: Bucharest, The Hague, Liège, Lille, Málaga, Porto, Rome, Warsaw, and Zagreb.

Prosecutors seek 9-year sentence for former Boldurești Mayor in fatal crash case

Prosecutors have requested a nine-year prison sentence for Nicanor Ciochină, the former Mayor of Boldurești. He is accused of the fatal February 2024 hit-and-run of a 14-year-old boy.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rules out Ukraine's EU accession by 2027 citing Copenhagen Criteria

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clarified that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union remains unattainable in the immediate term. He specifically ruled out the possibility of integration by January 1, 2027.

Institutional capacity-building: Moldova’s path to EU integration via cross-border cooperation

Moldova is looking to leverage Romanian administrative expertise to overcome chronic bottlenecks in absorbing European Union funds. Despite the availability of significant social and infrastructure financing, Chișinău continues to face challenges linked to limited technical assistance and monitoring resources.

Severe fog and ice disrupt national traffic across Moldova

Critical weather conditions continue to impact Moldova for the fourth consecutive day, with dense fog, black ice, and freezing rain paralyzing major transport routes.

Trump issues military ultimatum to Iran over nuclear program

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to authorize military strikes against Iran if Tehran refuses to negotiate a new nuclear stabilization agreement. The warning follows a significant buildup of American naval forces in the Persian Gulf and renewed political pressure on the Iranian administration.

Moldovan surgeons battle unprecedented surge as ice crisis paralyzes Chisinau

The Emergency Medicine Institute (IMU) in Chisinau has faced its most rigorous operational test this winter, as freezing rain and glazed frost transformed the capital’s streets into a public health hazard.