Wife of Vladimir Plahotniuc, accused of complicity in money laundering. The 26 million euro villa seized

Vladimir Plahotniuc's wife is indicted, being accused of complicity in money laundering in particularly large proportions, committed in the interest of a criminal organization. In this context, the Moldovan authorities sent a request for international legal assistance to Switzerland, requesting the notification and hearing of the person concerned, announces the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office. (PA).](https://procuratura.md/anticoruptie/comunicate/comunicate-de-presa/tribunalul-penal-federal-elvetian-mentine-ordinul-de-inghetare?fbclid=IwY2xjawFgmGNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHadid6iEQSXomPfJP_c6KKuT6XCyKLeVLHv5nsMbbA9mK2jKLwamkHOtQg_aem_E7GTe1PKhi8N2i4He_Fi6g)

Israel - in state of emergency, war and force majeure. Ambassador Alexandr Roitman urges Moldovans to be vigilant

The security situation in Israel remains extremely fragile, with unpredictable developments, said the ambassador of the Republic of Moldova in Israel, Alexandr Roitman. The official said for Teleradio Moldova that in recent days, tensions have increased, especially following the Israeli military operations carried out in the north of the country and in the south of Lebanon.

Moldovans urged to refrain from traveling to Lebanon and Israel

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova are urged to avoid traveling to Lebanon and Israel, in the context of the deterioration of the security situation in the Middle East region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) also advises citizens in the two countries not to leave their homes unless necessary, and in the event of an attack, to take refuge in special shelters.

Shocking case in Codru. A 5-year-old child, sexually harassed by a pensioner

The law enforcement officers detained a 69-year-old man after he allegedly sexually harassed a 5-year-old child. According to the press officer of the Chisinau Police Department, Svetlana Scripnic, the case occurred two days ago on Drumul Schinoasei str. in Codru.

COVID-19 section of the Municipal Clinical Hospital of Pneumology in Chisinau suspends its activity

The COVID-19 section of the Municipal Clinical Hospital of Pneumology in Chisinau is suspending its activity. This is because the number of COVID-19 cases has decreased, announced the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, Vladimir Bolocan, at the Chisinau City Hall meeting.

General Prosecutor: One of the cases of illegal financing of political parties, almost completed

The investigations regarding the illegal financing of some political parties continue, and one of the criminal cases, with 56 defendants, is almost completed, General Prosecutor Ion Munteanu said on TV8. Also, the prosecutors will examine another file involving over 80 defendants. Ion Munteanu pointed that along with the evolution of the criminal proceedings, the way in which the money is brought into the country also evolved.

The Republic of Moldova will receive military equipment from Germany

The Republic of Moldova will receive military equipment from Germany. In this regard, the Foreign Policy and European Integration Commission approved the advisory opinion to initiate negotiations and the signing of an Agreement between the Government of Chisinau and that of Germany.

Exclusive interview with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Moldova 1 TV

On the eve of the elections and the referendum, the Republic of Moldova is facing unprecedented pressure from the Kremlin's propaganda, millions of euros reach the country to bribe voters. Voter bribery, the assistance of Western partners, the results of the recent Moldova Partnership Platform meeting, the Transnistrian problem will be debated in an exclusive interview for Moldova 1 TV with the Foreign Minister of Germany, Annalena Baerbock. Watch the interview today, September 18, in the news program at 17.00, on Moldova 1 TV.

Government proposes the dismissal of the Chief of the General Staff of the National Army

The Cabinet of Ministers requested, on Wednesday, September 18, the dismissal of the Chief of Staff of the National Army, Eduard Ohladciuc. The final decision is to be taken by the president Maia Sandu.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean requests a check of the lakes and protection dykes following the heavy rains

Lakes in the country will be checked. The request comes from Prime Minister Dorin Recean. At the beginning of the Government meeting, the official asked the competent institutions to make an inventory of the reservoirs and protection dykes in the country, following the floods caused by the heavy rains from September 14-16.

"Help at the meter" program, again used by scammers. Ministry of Social Protection: "Be alert!"

A new scam associated with the government's "Help at the Meter" program was revealed by authorities. This time, the scammers created an unauthorized web platform through which citizens were indirectly tricked into filling in their personal details. Once completed, the personal data were processed, and the financial means - stolen.

The Republic of Moldova borrows 200 million euros for the expansion and rehabilitation of forests

The Republic of Moldova signed a loan agreement with the European Investment Bank in the amount of 200 million euros, money that will be used for the expansion and rehabilitation of forests. According to the Ministry of the Environment, the new forest areas will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 12 million tons over the next 30 years.