Mass resignations hit Moldovan prosecutors amid integrity checks

The completion of the external integrity and professional ethics evaluation for prosecutors remains a distant goal, officials from the Vetting Commission have acknowledged.

Councilor Melnic claims legal retaliation by Mayor Ion Ceban

Ion Melnic, a councilor representing the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the Chisinau City Council, announced that Mayor Ion Ceban has initiated legal proceedings against him.

Banking fraud case: Vladimir Plahotniuc to remain in custody until late January 2026

Former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc will spend an additional 30 days in custody after the Chișinău Court, Buiucani seat, ruled on Monday, December 22, to extend his preventive detention.

Niigata assembly approves TEPCO nuclear restart amid public protests

Japan took the final major step on Monday toward resuming operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant. The Niigata Prefectural Assembly voted in favor of the governor’s proposal to support the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility.

Mark Rutte confirms US troops will remain in Europe amid Ukraine war negotiations

Only US President Donald Trump can persuade Russian leader Vladimir Putin to accept a peace settlement in Ukraine. The statement was made by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in an interview published Sunday, December 21, by the German publication Bild am Sonntag.

Why seized criminal assets in Moldova take years to reach the state budget

The Agency for Recovery of Criminal Assets (ARBI) processed 280 requests from prosecutors and law enforcement between January and December this year. During this period, the agency seized assets totaling 191.7 million lei.

Russia to review Ukraine peace plan after Miami negotiations

Most proposals emerging from the Miami negotiations between the US, Europe, and Ukraine regarding a peaceful settlement to the war "will not be acceptable" to Moscow.

Save energy: Simple tips to reduce your electricity bill

Electricity consumption spikes during peak hours—specifically from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM—when most household appliances run simultaneously and imported energy is more expensive.

Ukraine reroutes freight through Moldova as Odessa route reopens

Ukrainian authorities announced on Sunday, December 21, that traffic on the Odessa-Reni route is now fully restored in both directions.

National Bank of Moldova reports decline in new savings

The volume of savings held in banks by Moldovans shrank by nearly 11 percent in November, totaling over 2.7 billion lei.

EU economic growth plan for Moldova moves to second stage

Moldovan authorities are preparing the second semi-annual progress report to unlock a new installment of the 1.9 billion euro European economic growth support package.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan threatens to dissolve CSM over judicial corruption claims

Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced on Sunday, December 21, at the Cotroceni Palace, that he will launch a referendum among the country's magistrates this January.