“Theft of the Billion” case: The Ministry of Finance will seek compensation of over 39 million lei

The state is pursuing over 700 million lei in compensation from former MP Vladimir Plahotniuc in connection with the "theft of the billion" case. According to prosecutor Alexandru Cernei, the Ministry of Finance will be filing a civil suit to recover these damages. Additionally, the court has begun hearing testimonies from witnesses for the prosecution. On Monday, October 27, both former Speaker of Parliament Igor Corman and former presidential advisor Ion Păduraru testified in court.

Alexandru Munteanu unveils first six ministers in new Cabinet

Prime Minister-designate Alexandru Munteanu is presenting, one by one, the members of the government he would lead. So far, Alexandru Munteanu has introduced potential ministers Vladislav Cojuhari, Emil Ceban, Cristian Jardan, Valeriu Chiveri, Eugen Osmochescu and Andrian Gavriliță.

New MRI unit at Neurology and Neurosurgery Institute to perform 3,000 scans a year

Patients at the "Diomid Gherman" Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery in Chisinau will now have access to 3 Tesla nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) examinations. This advanced equipment, valued at 34.7 million lei, was purchased by the Ministry of Health with support from the World Bank.

PM-designate: Mayors and local authorities are key partners of the Government

On Monday, October 27, Prime Minister-designate Alexandru Munteanu met with representatives of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) to discuss reforms in local public administration, strengthening local autonomy, and strategies to attract more professionals to local administration. These public consultations were held at the Government as part of the finalization of the governing program that the future Executive will present to Parliament.

Romanian passports for Russians obtained through false documents: authorities conduct searches at a company in Chișinău

Moldovan passports were issued to Russian citizens, who then submitted these documents to the National Authority for Citizenship in Bucharest to obtain Romanian citizenship as well. The Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), in collaboration with officers from the State Fiscal Service, uncovered a scheme involving tax evasion and money laundering. This scheme resulted in over six million lei in damages to the national public budget.

Government program for the new identity card model: over 770,000 documents can still be requested for free

Over 770,000 new-model identity cards can still be requested for free under the government program launched this spring. Data provided by the Public Services Agency (ASP) to Teleradio-Moldova show that from March 31, 2025, to date, 224,573 applications have been submitted for the issuance of identity cards.

Destabilizing actions foiled in northern Moldova: law enforcement conducts raids

On Monday, October 27, law enforcement officers conducted searches at multiple locations in northern Moldova. These actions are part of a criminal investigation focused on preparing for destabilization and mass disorder within the Republic of Moldova.

BREAKING NEWS | The Prime Minister-designate announced three more future ministers for Finance, Economy, and Reintegration

Alexandru Munteanu, the candidate for the position of Prime Minister, has announced three additional names for potential deputy prime ministers or ministers in his future government. The candidates are being considered for the roles of Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization.

Cahul District Hospital now treats cancer patients with five new oncology centers

Cancer patients from southern Moldova will be treated starting Monday, October 27, at the Cahul District Hospital. This announcement was made by the acting Minister of Health, Ala Nemerenco.

ASP launches special civil status program; services paused end of October

The Public Services Agency (ASP) is launching a special program this week to provide civil status services. This initiative is part of the implementation of the new "Civil Status Acts" information system, which will be operational starting November 3, 2025.

Austrian Ambassador: “Moldova must focus on three key goals for EU accession”

Austria remains an active partner in our country's European integration process. To achieve membership in the European Union (EU) by 2028 or 2030, the new government should concentrate on three key objectives. First and foremost, it should focus on reforming the judiciary. These remarks were made by the Austrian ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Stella Avallone, during the "Dimensiunea Diplomatica" program on Moldova 1 TV.

Crocmaz village modernizes, becoming more attractive to residents through investments

The village of Crocmaz, located in the Ștefan Vodă district, serves as a successful example of rural transformation. This progress has been supported by investments from the European Village and European Village Express programs. One of the most significant achievements in the village has been the modernization of educational institutions, which are crucial for shaping the community’s future from an early age.