Moldova appoints new NBM leadership for seven-year terms

Petru Rotaru has been appointed First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), while Mihnea Constantinescu has been appointed Deputy Governor.

Igor Dodon’s brother arrested in Moldova on corruption charges

The brother of the former President of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Dodon, was placed in the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA) detention facility after being arrested on the evening of February 5, 2025, at Chișinău International Airport.

Press Review // Moldova 1 resumes broadcast in Transnistria after 30 years

The resumption of Moldova 1's broadcast in the Transnistrian region after more than 30 years, as well as new developments regarding the death of a businesswoman in a beauty salon in Chișinău, are the main headlines covered by the media.

Universitatea Craiova beats Universitatea Cluj 1-0 in tense match

The Transylvanian club lost their away match against CS Universitatea Craiova with a score of 0-1.

Real Madrid triumphs 3-2 in thrilling quarterfinal against Leganes

The team, coached by Italian Carlo Ancelotti, eliminated Deportivo Leganes from the competition, scoring the winning goal in the added time after 90 regular minutes. Real Madrid won the away game 3-2.

Swedish shooting at adult education center leaves 10 dead

Swedish police continue investigating the shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, 200 km west of Stockholm, as reported by the BBC. The attack left at least 10 people dead, including the suspected assailant.

Russia expels Le Monde journalist in press freedom attack

The French newspaper Le Monde has denounced the covert expulsion of its Moscow correspondent, Benjamin Quénelle, after Russian authorities revoked his press accreditation without providing any valid justification.

Chișinău Airport to manage its commercial spaces directly

Authorities may discontinue organizing tenders for commercial spaces at Chișinău International Airport.

Alexandru Dodon detained in Moldova over illicit enrichment case

Alexandru Dodon, the brother of former President Igor Dodon and the leader of the Socialist Party of Moldova, was detained for 72 hours.

Chișinău beauty salon death: Husband accuses cover-up

Roman Babițchi, the husband of businesswoman Liuba Babițchi, who tragically lost her life in a beauty salon in Chișinău, has broken his silence to reveal new details surrounding her death.

Trump proposes U.S. control of Gaza to boost stability

The United States is prepared to take control of the Gaza Strip and transform it into the "Riviera of the Middle East."

Zelensky announces repatriation of 150 Ukrainian soldiers

On February 5, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine had successfully repatriated 150 Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity.