President Maia Sandu celebrates her birthday today
President Maia Sandu, Moldova's first female head of state, turns 53 today, May 24.
Border police dismantle illegal migration network
The Border Police dismantled a criminal network involved in illegal migration. Four Sri Lankan citizens, aged between 24 and 48, were apprehended while attempting to illegally cross the state border into Romania on foot near the Prut River. The group was organized by individuals who arranged the transportation of migrants from Chisinau to the border, utilizing established routes and methods to evade detection.
Rodica Mazur
Road traffic will be suspended on Sunday on some streets in Chisinau
Traffic will be suspended on some streets in Chisinau on Sunday, May 25, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. These restrictions are due to the Velohora sports event, 2025 edition.
Chișinău seeks to end the agreement on Centers of Culture with Russia
The Republic of Moldova plans to denounce the 1998 agreement signed with the Russian Federation regarding the establishment and operation of cultural centers. The Foreign Policy and European Integration Committee approved an advisory opinion on this matter, initiated by the Ministry of Culture. This document will be presented for consideration during the plenary session of Parliament.
Eliza Mihalache
Yellow alert for atmospheric instability: heavy rain, hail, and storms until May 25
The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a Code Yellow weather warning for atmospheric instability today, May 23, valid for the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova. This warning will remain in effect until midnight on Sunday.
Works on the bridge at the "Leova–Bumbata" Crossing Point were completed. Traffic is operating normally.
The Border Police announced the successful completion of the bridge expansion at the "Leova–Bumbata" Border Crossing Point. They report that the crossing point is now operating normally, without any delays or restrictions for traffic participants. The Border Police thank citizens for their patience and understanding during the construction work, emphasizing that ensuring their safety and comfort remains a top priority.
Daniela Savin
New E-services: Moldova digitizes driving licenses
Drivers in Moldova can now apply online, starting Thursday, for new or renewed driving licenses.
STISC warns: New disinformation spreading online
The Information Technology and Cyber Security Service (STISC) warns: new disinformation is circulating online.
Moldova Customs chiefs detained in $40k bribery case
The head of the Căușeni Internal Customs Post has been detained for 72 hours by officers of the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) and prosecutors from Bălți, as part of a $40,000 bribery case.
Gheorghe Budeanu nominated to Teleradio-Moldova SDC
The Parliamentary Committee on Culture, Education, Research, Youth, Sports, and Mass Media has approved the nomination of Gheorghe Budeanu as a member of the Supervisory and Development Council (SDC) for "Teleradio-Moldova," the national public broadcaster.
Bogdan Nigai
Moldova's pork war: Producers vs. processors over prices
Amid growing discussions about a potential rise in pork prices, the Association of Pork Producers (APCP) and some meat processors are at loggerheads.
Vlada Vasilachi
Man Utd, Spurs fight for Europa League redemption
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have been a shadow of their former selves this season, with performances far below expectations in all competitions except the Europa League.
Dmitri Ciolacu