CFM employees return to work

The more than 400 employees of the "Calea Ferată din Moldovei" (CFM) enterprise will return to work on May 4. Their forced leave lasted more than four months, due to high fuel costs, reduced cargo volumes and damaged infrastructure. According to the enterprise's director, salary arrears have been fully covered. The employees say they are looking forward to returning to work after facing several challenges.

State paid for exhumation and expertise in case of Ludmila Vartic, not the independent expert, General Inspectorate of Police

The exhumation procedure for Ludmila Vartic, along with the related forensic expertise, has already been funded by the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP). However, the IGP will not cover the expenses for the international expert from Romania selected by the family's lawyers. This clarification was provided by the IGP after the family's lawyer announced that the criminal investigation body had officially refused to finance the independent expert, citing an ordinance issued on April 29, 2026. The lawyer considers this decision contradictory to the Police's previous public statements.

National Integrity Authority finds unjustified wealth of over 1.5 million lei in case of former MP Marina Tauber

Former MP Marina Tauber, who was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison in connection with the illegal financing of the former "Șor" Party, is now facing a new finding from the National Integrity Authority (ANI). Inspectors discovered a significant discrepancy of 1,555,258 lei between her acquired assets, reported income, and actual expenses incurred during the period from April 1, 2020, to December 10, 2024.

Eleonora Romanescu commemorated with exhibitions and a special coin

Eleonora Romanescu dedicated her life to art, painting according to the inspiration of her heart. She was honored in her home country on the centenary of her birth. Villagers paid tribute to her at the gymnasium in Leșeni, Telenești, which is named after her. The National Bank of Moldova issued a commemorative coin in her honor. Additionally, the "Constantin Brâncuși" Gallery and the National Museum of Art of Moldova opened exhibitions to celebrate her legacy.

Alexandru Machidon appointed Prosecutor General of the Republic of Moldova; Maia Sandu signs decree

President Maia Sandu signed a decree on April 30, appointing Alexandru Machidon as the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Moldova. Machidon has been serving in an interim capacity since May 28, 2025. He is set to take the oath of office on April 30, 2026, at which point he will fully assume his duties.

Nicolae Furtună: Vaccines save lives and are needed at all ages

Vaccination is the most effective method of disease prevention; however, the Republic of Moldova is experiencing immunization rates that fall below the recommended levels. This decline increases the risk of diseases such as measles and whooping cough making a comeback, said Nicolae Furtună, the head of the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP), during the "Bună Dimineața" show on Moldova 1. He emphasized the importance of vaccination for individuals of all ages.

Moldova could join the EU before reintegrating the Transnistrian region, authorities and experts

The Republic of Moldova may join the European Union before fully reintegrating the Transnistrian region. In this case, the implementation of EU laws and standards in the left bank of the Nistru could be temporarily suspended, following the model of Cyprus. Experts and officials involved in the Transnistrian settlement process believe this scenario is possible, arguing that Chisinau's European aspirations should not be hindered by the absence of a definitive political solution.

Several localities in Ialoveni district without natural gas for four days

Consumers in some areas of Ialoveni district will temporarily be without natural gas from May 4 to 8 due to scheduled work for replacing a section of the distribution network in Sîngera city.

Moldova nears fix for Gagauzia vote

A framework to hold free and fair elections in Moldova’s autonomous region of Gagauzia could emerge within days, according to President Maia Sandu. The announcement follows high-level talks in Chișinău between the central government and local officials from Comrat.

Vladislav Ursu leads Moldova to 3-1 victory over Chile

The Moldovan national team secured a strong opening victory at the World Table Tennis Championships in London, defeating Chile 3-1. The win places the team in a favorable position early in the tournament.

Abramovich linked to Shor-led sanctions evasion scheme

Roman Abramovich and Viktor Kharitonin are allegedly linked to A7, a Russian payment platform established in 2024 to bypass international sanctions. An investigation by Proekt identifies A7 as the primary architect for Russia's cross-border transactions.

Moldova mandates organized power market trades

Energocom, Moldova’s state-designated central electricity supplier, must now procure a portion of its power from organized markets. By 2027, this mandate will extend to all major suppliers. The Ministry of Energy introduced this measure to boost trading liquidity and establish a robust reference price.