Vladimir Plahotniuc, wanted by Interpol, listed with fake ID

Former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova, Vladimir Plahotniuc, who is wanted internationally, is listed in Interpol’s database under multiple identities, including one linked to a Mexican passport. The information was confirmed by Minister of Internal Affairs Daniela Misail-Nichitin.

Protest in Gagauzia after governor Evghenia Guțul’s detention

Several people gathered on Wednesday morning outside the headquarters of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia in Comrat to protest the detention of Evghenia Guțul, the Governor of Gagauzia.

Moldova’s national pretest: 58% pass rate with significant regional differences

Approximately 6 in 10 students passed the national pretest in mathematics conducted on February 27, 2025, as shown by data analyzed by the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation.

Evghenia Guțul detained over fraudulent electoral funds

Evghenia Guțul, the Governor of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) Gagauzia, was detained by the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) as a suspect in a criminal case involving the fraudulent management of electoral funds, illegal financing of candidates, and falsification of documents concerning the 2023 elections.

Gagauzia governor Evghenia Guțul detained at Chișinău Airport

The Governor of Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul, was detained for 72 hours at Chișinău Airport while attempting to leave the country.

Chișinău government to block sites for cybercrime, experts warn of abuse

The Moldovan government is preparing a regulation to enable authorities to block access to websites on the grounds that they contain information linked to criminal activity.

Corneliu Durnescu steps down from Moldova 1 leadership

Corneliu Durnescu has resigned as Deputy General Director of Teleradio-Moldova after serving for three years as head of the public television channel Moldova 1.

UN base in Gaza attacked: Moldova citizen among injured

A citizen of the Republic of Moldova is among those seriously injured in an armed attack on a United Nations base in Deir al-Balah, in the Gaza Strip, on March 19.

Promo-LEX criticizes the proposed amendments to the Contravention Code regarding hate speech and online disinformation

The Promo-LEX Association believes that the proposed amendments to draft law no. 381 on the sanctioning of hate speech and the introduction of a contravention for “online disinformation” are premature and could have negative effects on the application of existing legislation. In an opinion addressed to the Parliament's Legal, Appointments, and Immunities Committee, the association points out that legislative interventions should be made only after a detailed assessment of the impact of the current regulations.

PAS deputies propose stricter rules for real estate agents: mandatory authorization and electronic registry of transactions

Real estate agents could be required to obtain professional certification to operate legally, according to a bill filed by PAS deputies. The initiative aims to regulate this field and increase transparency in real estate transactions through a series of measures designed to protect clients from potential abuses.

The Ministry of Environment reacts to concerns about the burial of pigs

The Ministry of Environment assures that the process of burying pigs from the farm in the village of Roșcani, Anenii Noi district, is being carried out in safe conditions for the population and the environment. According to the institution, the chosen land is the local landfill, where the predominantly clayey soil layer limits the risk of groundwater contamination, and the perimeter is not in the protection zone of the Bîc River.

Pre-tests for 9th and 12th graders start today

About 48,000 students from all over the country are participating in the pre-tests organized by the Ministry of Education and Research and the National Agency for Curriculum and Assessment (ANCE) between March 24 and April 4. The testing aims to determine the students' level of preparation for the national exams.