Domnica Manole elected president of Moldova’s Constitutional Court

On Sunday, August 17, the Constitutional Court of Moldova elected Domnica Manole as its President.

Parliament Speaker optimistic on Plahotniuc's cases: "External evaluation is yielding results"

The justice system in the Republic of Moldova is now better equipped to handle complex cases, including those involving former democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu believes that the ongoing external evaluations of judges and prosecutors are beginning to show positive results.

Ex-communist MP Sergiu Stati convicted of illicit enrichment: nearly 2 million lei in illegal income

Sergiu Stati, a former communist MP and ex-ambassador with special missions, was convicted on August 14 by the Buiucani Court in Chisinau for illicit enrichment. The court imposed a fine of 450,000 lei and prohibited him from holding public positions for a period of 12 years.

Fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor linked to new crypto scheme aiding Russia in evading sanctions

Fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor has established a complex network to evade Western sanctions. An investigation by RISE Moldova revealed that Shor has infiltrated markets in Kyrgyzstan and the United Arab Emirates, utilizing a hidden server and money transfer sites. Sentenced to 15 years in prison in Moldova, Shor is believed to be conducting his operations from Moscow.

Future Prosecutor General of Moldova may be appointed August 19

The competition for the position of Prosecutor General is nearing its final stages. The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) approved the files of two candidates and will conduct the interviews on Tuesday, August 19.

Switzerland adopts EU sanctions, targets Russia and Moldova

Switzerland has adopted the European Union's (EU) 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Judge and prosecutor threatened in Guțul case

After Judge Ana Cucerescu, who handled the case of Governor Evghenia Guțul, received threats, the prosecutor in the case, Ghenadie Epure, has also been sent multiple threatening messages.

Greek court approves Plahotniuc extradition to Moldova

The former leader of the Democratic Party, Vladimir Plahotniuc, could be extradited to Moldova. The decision was made on Wednesday, August 13, by the Athens Court of Appeals, which considered the request from Moldovan prosecutors to extradite the oligarch to Chișinău.

Analyst: Gagauzia Bashkan's arrest provoked reactions in several countries, including Turkey.

The arrest and subsequent conviction of Evghenia Guțul, the Bashkan of Gagauzia, have prompted reactions from several countries, particularly Turkey. Ankara's interest arises from the cultural, historical, and linguistic ties between Gagauzia and the Turkish people, as explained by Global Counsel analyst Alexandr Smotrov on Moldova 1's SCANER show.

Guțul's conviction sparks political row in Gagauzia

The People’s Assembly and the Executive Committee of Gagauzia have deemed the conviction of Bashkan Evghenia Guțul "illegal" and "politically motivated" in the case of the former Șor Party's illegal financing.

Summer health risks: Are AC units making you sick?

Even during the warm season, respiratory infections persist. According to the National Prehospital Emergency Medical Service, there were over 1,600 related calls last week.

Fines may curb vote fraud: “A 10,000 lei bribe isn’t worth a 40,000 lei fine”

Voter corruption is one of the most significant vulnerabilities in the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova, according to WatchDog expert Alexandru Bot. This statement comes in the wake of numerous searches conducted by law enforcement on Thursday, August 7, as part of an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the “Taito” application. In an interview with Moldova 1, Bot emphasized that the procedural actions being taken, including searches and efforts to counter digital tools that can influence voting, are “part of a series of preventive measures” that authorities must consistently implement.