Genderdoc-M report 2025: Systemic vulnerabilities and Transnistrian repression

Hate speech and transphobic rhetoric in Moldova shifted toward "veiled" disinformation in 2025, often hidden within anti-EU narratives and electoral messaging. The annual report on LGBTI+ rights, released on February 3, 2026, warns that election years remain the most volatile periods for human rights.

Tax authorities report €67k in fines as February enforcement wave begins

The State Tax Service (STS) has announced an intensification of operational tax audits throughout February 2026. This initiative aims to prevent the misuse of cash register equipment and combat broader fiscal legislation violations.

Over 100 vehicles seized in Chișinău in smuggling investigation

Authorities are investigating a smuggling scheme involving transport methods, allegedly linked to citizens from the Republic of Moldova and Romania, following searches in Chisinau.

19 ECtHR cases highlight serious human rights violations in Transnistrian region

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has communicated with the governments of the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation regarding 19 cases involving alleged serious human rights violations in the Transnistrian region.

Vulcănești–Chișinău line will carry first electricity by late February–early March

The Vulcănești-Chișinău high-voltage power line, the largest energy project in the Republic of Moldova, is now in the final stages of preparation for testing. According to Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu, the first shipments of electricity could be transported by the end of February or the beginning of March. This was announced during the "La 360 de grade" program on Radio Moldova.

Moldova will select its Eurovision representative on January 17: Paula Seling and Jamala in the National Final

The Republic of Moldova will select its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, January 17, during the National Final. This event will be held at the Chisinau Arena, starting at 7:00 p.m. It marks the country's return to the competition and introduces significant changes in the organization of the selection process. Andrei Zapșa, the deputy general director of "Teleradio-Moldova" (TRM), which oversees the television broadcasting, shared these details during an interview on the "Bună dimineața" show on Moldova 1.

Nicolas Maduro must face justice despite illegal US intervention

The "illegality of the US attack" in Venezuela does not absolve former president Nicolas Maduro of his responsibility for grave human rights violations committed by his government, a United Nations mission has assessed.

From Guatemala to Venezuela: the enduring patterns of Washington’s regional policy

Washington’s recent warnings regarding a "large-scale attack" against Venezuela have reignited intense scrutiny over the United States’ century-long history of interventionism in Latin America.

Mihai Popșoi: Moldova to accelerate EU accession talks in 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will steer its 2026 agenda toward concrete objectives with a direct impact on citizens' lives.

Fast-track to EU: New bridge and highway to link Romania and Moldova by 2026

Romania and Moldova have entered a decisive phase of infrastructural integration with the launch of the tender for the final segment of the A8 Unirii Highway.

Moldova’s economy in 2025: Better than 2024, yet too weak to recover losses

The economy of the Republic of Moldova is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2025, following a year of stagnation. However, this growth does not indicate a strong recovery; instead, it represents a slow and fragile rebound that relies heavily on agriculture, climate conditions, and external factors. This analysis was provided by economist Veaceslav Ioniță, who examined the key highlights of the economic situation in 2025.

Interpol seeks Vlad Filat: Two-year sentence in France, extradition not possible

Former Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat was added to Interpol's international wanted list, according to a notice from the Interpol Central Bureau in Paris, confirmed by authorities in Chisinau. This announcement follows a French court's decision to sentence him in absentia to two years in prison for money laundering.