Lawyer from Chisinau detained for influence peddling; allegedly sought €65,000 bribe

A lawyer from the capital was detained on suspicion of influence peddling. According to information provided by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (CNA), the lawyer allegedly requested payments of 15,000 and 50,000 euros from the relatives of individuals in custody. In return, he promised to intervene with public officials to secure favorable outcomes for them.

Natalia Calmîș – the florist from Panasesti who turned her garden into a thriving business

Passion and love for one's work can be the driving force behind a successful business. This is true for Natalia Calmiș, a dedicated florist from the village of Pănășești, Strășeni district. In addition to flowers, she also cultivates strawberries and cereals.

Record turnout in the Republic of Moldova. Nicușor Dan, supported by 88% of voters

More than 158,000 Romanian citizens residing in the Republic of Moldova participated in the Romanian presidential elections, casting their votes in 64 polling stations set up across the country. This marks the highest number of voters registered in the Republic of Moldova for a Romanian presidential election to date.

Maia Sandu and Igor Grosu congratulate Nicușor Dan: "Romania and Moldova walk together on the European path"

President Maia Sandu congratulated independent candidate Nicușor Dan on his victory in the Romanian presidential election. In a post published shortly after the results were announced, she emphasized the strong ties between Chișinău and Bucharest. Maia Sandu also expressed her gratitude to the Moldovan citizens with dual citizenship who participated in the voting process.

Romanians in Moldova vote for Pro-EU president

Today is the last day of voting in the Republic of Moldova and among the Romanian diaspora for the Romanian presidential elections.

Alcaraz beats Sinner, favorite for Roland Garros

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz defeated Italian world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the final. Alcaraz won in straight sets, 7-6, 6-1, in a match lasting one hour and 43 minutes.

Market reality vs. Moldova s rising food prices

Food prices continue to rise. In April, they increased by two percent compared to March. The largest increases were recorded for fruits and vegetables, at nine and five percent, respectively.

Moldova sees surge in youth high blood pressure

Annually, over 30,000 new cases of high blood pressure are diagnosed in the Republic of Moldova. The condition is one of the main causes of serious health problems, such as strokes, heart attacks, and kidney diseases.

Civilian killed in Russian drone attack near Kyiv

A Russian overnight drone attack in the Kyiv region killed one person and injured three others, Governor Mykola Kalashnyk reported on May 18, according to The Kyiv Independent.

Moldova exceeds first round turnout in Romania vote

As of Sunday, May 18, near noon, over one hundred thousand voters had cast their ballots at the 64 polling stations open in the Republic of Moldova for the second round of the presidential elections in Romania, according to real-time data from Romania's Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP).

Voters head to polls in six Moldova localities May 18

On Sunday, May 18, new local elections are scheduled in six localities across the Republic of Moldova to elect their mayors and local councillors in new local elections.

Poland's pivotal vote: EU ties, rights, populism

Poles are electing their president on Sunday in a close but decisive race for the future of the country's pro-European government, as well as for abortion and LGBTQ+ rights