Brussels hits back: European Parliament suspends US trade agreement over tariff threats

The European Parliament has moved to suspend the ratification of the trade agreement between the European Union and the United States. This decision follows recent tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, as confirmed on Tuesday by major parliamentary groups.

Budget stalemate: Chisinau council meeting collapses amid quorum crisis

The Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) failed to ratify the capital’s 2026 municipal budget during its first session of the year on January 20. The meeting collapsed after councilors from the Party of Socialists (PSRM) and the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) staged a walkout, leaving the body without a quorum.

Electoral fraud crackdown: Moldova moves to ban pro-Shor parties

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has formally petitioned the Ministry of Justice to initiate the dissolution of the Socialist Party of Moldova and the Force of Alternative and Salvation of Moldova.

Macron to Trump in leaked texts: "We can do great things in Iran"

U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed private correspondence from French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday via his Truth Social platform. The leaked screenshots reveal a proposal for an unscheduled G7 summit in Paris involving high-level representatives from Ukraine, Russia, Syria, and Denmark.

Davos 2026: Moldova showcases economic reforms and EU path to global leaders

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and Deputy PM Eugeniu Osmochescu are representing the Republic of Moldova at the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. The delegation aims to bolster dialogue with international partners and attract new strategic investments to the country.

Digital investment milestone: Moldova successfully concludes first retail bond cycle on evms.md

The Ministry of Finance has successfully reimbursed over 104 million MDL to citizens who purchased government bonds through the evms.md platform. This milestone marks the completion of the first full investment cycle conducted via the state's digital infrastructure.

Polish scholarships and education: New horizons for Soroca youth

Dozens of young people in Soroca, Moldova, are reconnecting with their ancestral heritage through free Polish language courses organized by the Polish Union. These classes serve as a vital link to their family history while offering concrete professional advantages.

Moldova accelerates local government reform through voluntary amalgamation

The Moldovan government has launched a new round of public consultations to accelerate the consolidation of local administrations. Secretary General Alexei Buzu announced on Tuesday that the reform aims to replace fragmented bureaucracy with resilient municipal hubs capable of delivering high-quality public services.

EU-aligned rail reform: Moldova splits state carrier to unlock infrastructure subsidies

The Republic of Moldova is set to finalize a comprehensive restructuring of its state-owned railway, Calea Ferată a Moldovei (CFM), by the first half of 2026.

Food safety alert: ANSA rejects imported tea containing prohibited chemicals

Aproape 5.5 tone de ceai destinate consumatorilor din R. Moldova au fost reținute la frontieră, după ce analizele de laborator au demonstrat că produsul nu respectă standardele de siguranță alimentară. Agenția Națională pentru Siguranța Alimentelor (ANSA) a dispus returnarea lotului de ceai către producător.

Prisoner extorts woman from behind bars: 12-year sentence for systematic blackmail

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after extorting €34,000 (approx. 666,400 MDL) from a woman over a six-year period. The defendant used sexually explicit images to blackmail the victim, even forcing her to purchase a vehicle for him following his release from a previous jail term.

Convicted police colonel claims political persecution in Plahotniuc-linked ghost employment case

Valeriu Cojocaru, the former head of Moldova’s Special Operations Directorate (DOS), confirmed he is currently in Hungary after being sentenced to three years in prison on January 19.