Baltic Speakers to address Moldovan Legislature during high-level strategic visit

The Speakers of the Parliaments of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will pay an official visit to Chisinau from February 2 to 4. Invited by the President of the Moldovan Parliament, Igor Grosu, the Baltic leaders will attend the solemn inauguration of the spring legislative session.

President Trump reports significant progress in Abu Dhabi peace negotiations

President Donald Trump announced significant progress in negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine, disclosing a temporary "energy ceasefire" following a personal appeal to Vladimir Putin.

Winter travel warning issued for Northern Moldova as road crews launch de-icing operations

The State Road Administration (AND) reports that national roads in Northern Moldova are currently experiencing winter driving conditions as of Friday morning, January 30.

Moldova achieves 95% coverage in universal newborn hearing screening

Moldova has successfully achieved a 95% coverage rate for its universal newborn hearing screening program, meeting World Health Organization (WHO) standards. Since becoming mandatory in 2024, the free procedure ensures early detection of hearing impairments within the first days of life.

"Zero oil, zero money": US activates emergency powers against Cuba and its trade partners

U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Thursday, January 29, citing "threats to national security and foreign policy" posed by the Cuban government.

Regional hospitals under strain: Single pediatrician manages surge of 40 children in Soroca

Moldovan health authorities have reported a sharp rise in respiratory infections, with 1,500 new cases recorded in a single week. The surge has primarily affected children, leaving regional pediatric wards struggling to accommodate the influx of patients.

US private equity giant Carlyle agrees to acquire Lukoil international assets amid sanctions

Russian oil major Lukoil, currently under US sanctions, has agreed to divest its vast international portfolio to the American private equity firm Carlyle Group.

Police launch forensic probe after skeletal remains found at residential site

Construction work at a home in Coșnița, Dubăsari, came to a sudden halt yesterday after workers unearthed human remains. The discovery was reported to the local authorities on January 28.

Two Moldovan customs officials detained in widening border graft investigation

Two customs officers at the Giurgiulești border checkpoint are under criminal investigation for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes ranging from $50 to $500.

National Police finalize evidence in multi-victim cold case investigation

Moldovan authorities are nearing a major indictment in a chilling serial murder case, involving six victims and spanning two decades of criminal activity.

Proposed PACCO merger threatens to destabilize anti-corruption efforts, LRCM report finds

The proposed creation of the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PACCO) through the merger of Moldova’s specialized units lacks sufficient justification. It risks undermining the fight against high-level corruption, according to a recent analysis by the Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM).

Foreign Minister Popșoi signals Moldova’s readiness for post-monitoring status in Strasbourg

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi and PACE official Petra Bayr confirmed that Moldova is making significant strides toward democratic consolidation. While the country remains under monitoring, officials expressed optimism regarding its European trajectory.