Three men detained for kidnapping a man from Vulcănești

Three men were detained by the police on suspicion of kidnapping a 49-year-old man from the Vulcănești district. Following six months of investigations, law enforcement officers identified the suspects as members of a criminal group active in Gagauzia.

May 15 – International Day of Families marked in the Republic of Moldova

The International Day of Families is celebrated today, May 15, worldwide, including in the Republic of Moldova. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1993, this day promotes family values—solidarity, equality and mutual support – as the foundation of a healthy society. In 2025, the global theme is “Family and Climate Change”, highlighting the essential role of families in adopting a sustainable lifestyle. On this day, the Republic of Moldova's leadership sent congratulations and encouragement to citizens.

Why is Putin dodging Zelensky talks? Experts explain

Russia is attempting to use the ceasefire concept as a strategy for military consolidation and geopolitical advantage, say experts. They explain that Vladimir Putin is avoiding a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky because Moscow has not yet reached its strategic goal of preventing Kyiv from becoming a functioning democracy and a NATO member. Additionally, they believe the international community can influence the outcome of negotiations.

The need for an anti-corruption court is indisputable, but its creation will take time, President of CSM

The need for an anti-corruption court is undeniable; however, its establishment will require time, according to Sergiu Caraman, the president of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM). He emphasizes that such a court is crucial for prioritizing major corruption cases and ensuring they are resolved within a reasonable timeframe. This step is necessary for restoring credibility in the judiciary.

How have Russian-Ukrainian peace negotiations evolved during the three years of war?

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to begin today in Istanbul, marking the first direct negotiations in three years. Over the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his desire to resume discussions, aiming to continue from where they last paused in 2022.

Moldova probes prison release of life-term inmates

The Ministry of Justice in Moldova has extended its internal investigation into the release of several individuals sentenced to life imprisonment, following the enforcement of the Amnesty Law and recent amendments to the Criminal Code.

Moldova approves roadmaps for EU accession Cluster 1

The Government of the Republic of Moldova has approved three strategic documents required for opening Cluster 1 – Fundamental Values within the European Union accession negotiations.

Brussels sanctions Russia ghost fleet, hybrid threats

On May 14, EU ambassadors agreed on the bloc's 17th package of sanctions against Russia, primarily targeting its ghost fleet of oil tankers, The Kyiv Independent reports.

EU tariffs return for Ukraine farm exports

The EU plans to significantly increase tariffs on Ukrainian goods after the current duty-free agreement expires on June 6, according to The Kyiv Independent, which cited the Financial Times.

Moldova’s top court struggles with judge shortage and backlog

The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) in Moldova is currently operating with only nine out of the 20 judges required by law, amidst a backlog of over 6,000 cases.

Chișinău Court of Appeal evacuated after bomb alert

A bomb alert was reported at the Chișinău Court of Appeal in the capital city on May 14th.

Ukraine War: Peace talks unlikely, Russia eyes US

Vladimir Putin's refusal to come to Istanbul will demonstrate that the true intention was to use a potential armistice as a pretext for new military actions, rather than participating in peace negotiations.