Mourning families scammed: The €10,000 corruption case at Chisinau’s largest cemetery

Chisinau prosecutors have indicted three public officials and a priest for allegedly defrauding over 70 grieving families at the St. Lazarus Cemetery.

Coalition of the Willing meets in Paris to finalize Ukraine security roadmap

Thirty-five nations supporting Kyiv will gather in Paris on January 6 to accelerate a resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Moldova targets foreign assets of Plahotniuc ally in major laundering probe

Moldovan authorities have issued several letters rogatory—formal requests for international legal assistance—to track and seize the foreign assets of former Democratic Party MP Vladimir Andronachi.

Ousted Maduro remains defiant in New York court, claims presidency

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a U.S. federal court for the first time today following his capture, pleading not guilty to charges of narcoterrorism conspiracy and cocaine trafficking.

Cash-filled envelopes and Russian havens: Moldova's battle to extradite fugitive oligarchs continues

The Anti-Corruption Procuracy (PA) has reported a record-breaking year for asset recovery, with fines and confiscations exceeding €18.6 million (approx. 365 million MDL) in 2025.

Justice for Moldova: Former leader Plahotniuc’s case enters critical phase

The high-profile trial of former Democratic Party leader Vlad Plahotniuc has entered an advanced stage. Moldova’s Anticorruption Prosecution Office (PA) expects a final verdict within this year.

Trump claims Cuba is "on the brink of collapse" as Havana mourns troops killed in US raid

Thirty-two members of the Cuban security forces were killed during US military strikes in Venezuela, the Cuban government announced on Sunday.

Coffee culture shift: Moldovans ditch instant coffee despite 30% price hike

Moldova’s coffee market is undergoing a significant transformation, with annual consumption per adult expected to exceed 200 cups in 2026.

Rubio: Venezuela must not be an operational hub for US rivals

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Venezuela can no longer serve as a strategic base for Russia, China, or Iran. The top diplomat issued a stern message to the country’s new interim leadership.

War costs leave 350,000 Russians in decaying homes as federal budget craters

State Duma MP Andrei Gurulyov confirmed that Russia has effectively suspended its federal program to relocate citizens from dilapidated housing.

Government secures 30-year mortgages for young families by freezing credit margins

The Moldovan Government has officially maintained the maximum interest rate margin for the "First Home" (Prima Casă) state-guaranteed loan program at 3% for 2026.

Bulgarian businesses and banks prepare for historic switch from Leva to Euro

Bulgarian banks, retailers, and consumers are bracing for the retirement of the national currency, the leva. To facilitate the reconfiguration of digital systems, card payments, online purchases, and ATM withdrawals will be temporarily suspended during New Year’s Eve.