Five people lost their citizenship of the Republic of Moldova. It was revoked by presidential decree

On Thursday, July 17, the President of the Republic of Moldova issued a decree revoking the citizenship of five individuals who voluntarily enlisted in a Russian military unit illegally stationed in the Transnistrian region.

Cars stranded, trees downed: storm causes damage in the capital and districts

Last night, torrential rains and strong winds caused significant damage in various areas of the Republic of Moldova. The severe weather led to flooding, fallen trees, and power outages. Rescuers and firefighters began their interventions early in the morning to address the challenges created by these conditions.

Murder in Chisinau: Young man allegedly killed his mother, then jumped from fourth floor

A 48-year-old woman tragically died after being stabbed by her son. The incident occurred last night in an apartment located in the Rîșcani sector of Chisinau. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, law enforcement was alerted by a call to the 112 emergency service made by the young man who is suspected of committing the murder.

Works to consolidate the dam over the Prut started in Cantemir

After years of uncertainty and the threat of flooding, the Ministry of Environment started the consolidation and rehabilitation of a 13-kilometer section of the protective dam along the Prut River, close to the commune of Țiganca, Cantemir district. This project aims to prevent flooding of agricultural lands, homes, and institutions, and the residents welcome this initiative.

Solidarity mission: Moldovan firefighters in Greece join first firefighting operation

Moldovan firefighters, using four specialized vehicles, responded to a forest fire in Greece. This marked their first mission within the MD-GFFF-V module, according to the General Inspectorate for Emergencies.

Meteorologists issue yellow alert for heavy rain nationwide

The State Hydrometeorological Service issued a yellow code for heavy rains for the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova on Thursday, July 17. The warning comes into effect at 9:00 p.m. and will be valid until Friday morning, at 10:00 a.m.

Moldovan troops join multinational exercise "Agile Spirit 2025" in Georgia

From July 23 to August 7, the soldiers of the National Army of the Republic of Moldova will participate in the multinational exercise "Agile Spirit 2025," taking place in training centers across Georgia. During this event, Moldovan officers, sergeants, and soldiers will collaborate and train alongside their counterparts from Romania, Bulgaria, the USA, Poland, Lithuania, Georgia, and other participating nations.

Drug network run from Penitentiary No. 13: five in custody, including female inmate

A criminal group that specialized in selling synthetic drugs via the Telegram app was dismantled by law enforcement officers. The operation was coordinated by a 27-year-old woman, who was previously convicted of drug trafficking and is currently serving her sentence at Penitentiary No. 13 in Chisinau.

Man who killed with 42 hammer blows and burned victim in Ivanovca sentenced to 18 years

A 33-year-old man was sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Chisinau Court for the brutal murder of a local man from Ivanovca in the Hâncești district. The defendant attacked the victim with a hammer, striking him 42 times, and subsequently set the body on fire. Although the crime occurred in 2019, the sentence was delivered following a trial initiated by PCCOCS prosecutors in February 2025. In addition to the prison sentence, the defendant is required to pay the victim's sister 100,000 lei in damages.

"Patron" criminal network dismantled: 13 Moldovans convicted in France; leader internationally wanted

Thirteen citizens of Moldova, members of the self-proclaimed criminal organization "Patron," including its leader, were recently convicted in France for a series of serious crimes committed across several European countries, according to the General Inspectorate of Police.

Four detained in 500,000 lei bribe case: lawyer, two intermediaries, and a prosecutor involved

A lawyer, two intermediaries, and a prosecutor from the Edineț District Prosecutor's Office were detained by officers from the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) and prosecutors from Chișinău in connection with a corruption case. According to investigators, they allegedly demanded and received approximately 500,000 lei in several installments to influence the outcome of a criminal case.

Moldovan Government launches platform highlighting smart metering benefits

The Government of the Republic of Moldova has launched an online platform, www.contorinteligent.energie.gov.md, dedicated to smart metering. This aims to provide citizens with important details about the operation of new energy meters and their benefits. The announcement was made by the Executive's spokesperson, Daniel Vodă.