Căușeni mayor detained for allegedly demanding €4,500 bribe

Alexandru Donțu, the mayor of Căușeni, was detained on March 18th by anti-corruption officers for allegedly soliciting a bribe of 89,300 lei, equivalent to nearly 4,500 euros, in exchange for awarding a contract.

Luxury cars stolen abroad and sold in Moldova; group dismantled

Cars stolen from European Union countries are smuggled into the Republic of Moldova and sold through specialized online platforms. This scheme was operated by a group of four men originally from the Hâncești and Strășeni districts.

Prosecutor opens criminal case over the Nistru River pollution

The Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Moldova has officially launched and registered a criminal case concerning the significant pollution of the Nistru with petroleum products. This pollution was caused by the Russian attack on the Novodnestrovsk hydroelectric power plant in Ukraine.

Moldova unveils 2026-2030 national strategy to combat money laundering and terrorism financing

The Republic of Moldova is set to overhaul its national framework for preventing money laundering and terrorism financing. The new 2026-2030 National Program aims to accelerate suspicious transaction detection, enhance criminal investigations, and optimize the recovery of illicit assets.

Four of the seven Turkish teachers illegally extradited from Moldova in 2018 were released from Turkish prisons

Four of the seven Turkish teachers who were illegally extradited from the Republic of Moldova in 2018 were released from Turkish prisons. This information was revealed during a meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.

Plahotniuc case prosecutor passes Vetting Commission again

Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Alexandru Cernei has no ethical or financial integrity issues. The Prosecutors Evaluation Commission again confirmed that Cernei meets the integrity criteria.

Moldovan authorities seek Constitutional Court ruling to break Gagauzia electoral deadlock

Moldova’s central authorities are awaiting a pivotal ruling from the Constitutional Court regarding the legality of electoral regulations in the autonomous region of Gagauzia.

IEA unleashes record oil reserves to stabilize markets amid Middle East conflict

The 32 member nations of the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Wednesday a historic decision to release 400 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves.

Over 200 fugitives evade Moldovan justice in Transnistria with alleged Russian assistance

More than 200 individuals convicted or facing court orders in Moldova are currently hiding in the Transnistrian region. Minister of Internal Affairs Daniella Misail-Nichitin warns that constitutional authorities remain unable to enforce judicial decisions in the separatist territory.

Moldova lowers voting threshold to appoint international vetting experts amid transparency concerns

The head of Moldova’s judicial council warned that a recent change to the voting rules for appointing members of a key vetting commission could undermine the credibility of the country’s justice reform.

Women's Law Center calls for “femicide” crime in Republic of Moldova criminal code after Ludmila Vartic case

The Women's Law Center (WLC) is advocating for the establishment of a distinct crime of "femicide" in the Criminal Code of the Republic of Moldova. This request follows the tragic death of Ludmila Vartic, the wife of the vice-president of the Hâncești District Council. The WLC argues that Ludmila's death raises significant concerns regarding the circumstances leading up to this tragedy.

European Commission pushes Parliament to seek Venice Commission advice on vetting vote threshold

The Parliament of Chisinau should consult the Venice Commission on the amendment reducing the number of votes required to appoint international members to the External Evaluation Commission for Prosecutors. This statement comes from Markus Lammert, the European Commission spokesperson for democracy, justice, and the rule of law. He emphasized in a comment to Teleradio-Moldova that implementing transparent reforms in the justice sector is essential for Moldova's European integration.