The need for an anti-corruption court is indisputable, but its creation will take time, President of CSM

The need for an anti-corruption court is undeniable; however, its establishment will require time, according to Sergiu Caraman, the president of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM). He emphasizes that such a court is crucial for prioritizing major corruption cases and ensuring they are resolved within a reasonable timeframe. This step is necessary for restoring credibility in the judiciary.

How have Russian-Ukrainian peace negotiations evolved during the three years of war?

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to begin today in Istanbul, marking the first direct negotiations in three years. Over the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his desire to resume discussions, aiming to continue from where they last paused in 2022.

Moldova probes prison release of life-term inmates

The Ministry of Justice in Moldova has extended its internal investigation into the release of several individuals sentenced to life imprisonment, following the enforcement of the Amnesty Law and recent amendments to the Criminal Code.

Moldova approves roadmaps for EU accession Cluster 1

The Government of the Republic of Moldova has approved three strategic documents required for opening Cluster 1 – Fundamental Values within the European Union accession negotiations.

Brussels sanctions Russia ghost fleet, hybrid threats

On May 14, EU ambassadors agreed on the bloc's 17th package of sanctions against Russia, primarily targeting its ghost fleet of oil tankers, The Kyiv Independent reports.

EU tariffs return for Ukraine farm exports

The EU plans to significantly increase tariffs on Ukrainian goods after the current duty-free agreement expires on June 6, according to The Kyiv Independent, which cited the Financial Times.

Moldova’s top court struggles with judge shortage and backlog

The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) in Moldova is currently operating with only nine out of the 20 judges required by law, amidst a backlog of over 6,000 cases.

Chișinău Court of Appeal evacuated after bomb alert

A bomb alert was reported at the Chișinău Court of Appeal in the capital city on May 14th.

Ukraine War: Peace talks unlikely, Russia eyes US

Vladimir Putin's refusal to come to Istanbul will demonstrate that the true intention was to use a potential armistice as a pretext for new military actions, rather than participating in peace negotiations.

Eurovision 2025 SF1: See which countries qualified

Fifteen countries competed on Tuesday evening in the First Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Crete 6.3M quake felt as far as Egypt

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) announced.

Moldova state to pay judge for illegal firing

The President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova, Domnica Manole, could receive over one million lei from the state as back pay for the period 2017-2019, when, according to court decisions, she was illegally dismissed from her position as a Court of Appeal judge.