Auto expert predicts end of internal combustion cars by 2035

The number of electric car owners in the Republic of Moldova is steadily increasing. Experts indicate that we are currently in a transition period, and it is expected that most vehicles will be electrified in the near future. Specifically, auto expert Constantin Mihalachi stated on the "Zi de Zi" show on Radio Moldova that by 2030-2035, there will be no more cars with internal combustion engines, and everyone will have switched exclusively to electric vehicles.

PSRM rejects Munteanu Cabinet; “Alternativa” Bloc demands governing program

The future government, led by Alexandru Munteanu, the Prime Minister candidate from the majority party in Parliament, is set to be inaugurated on October 31. The Socialist parliamentary faction has announced that it will not support the upcoming Cabinet of Ministers. Meanwhile, the deputies of the "Alternative" Bloc have not yet decided on their stance for the Parliament session on Friday.

Last rabies vaccine batch of the year: 2,800 doses reach ANSP

The National Vaccine Depot within the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) has received about 2,800 doses of rabies vaccine - the last batch of this year.

Traffic fines caught on camera – now available in MCabinet

Drivers in the Republic of Moldova can now check for any violations recorded by road traffic surveillance cameras through MCabinet. This platform provides detailed information, including the date and location of the violation, along with photos of the vehicle involved. Access to this service will begin on October 27, as announced by the General Inspectorate of Police.

After five years in court, former APO chief Viorel Morari acquitted on two charges, convicted for interference in justice

Viorel Morari, the former head of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office (APO), was acquitted of two charges: abuse of office and forgery of documents. However, he was found guilty of interfering with the course of justice. This decision was announced on Monday, October 27, after five years of examination in the first instance. Since the statute of limitations had expired, Morari will not face any criminal punishment.

Foreign minister could join new government: full Cabinet list will be announced soon

The acting Deputy Prime Minister, Mihai Popșoi, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has not ruled out joining the government led by Prime Minister-designate Alexandru Munteanu. He stated, "I do not rule out such a scenario," during an interview on the "ÎN CONTEXT" show on Moldova 1 TV on the evening of October 27.

“Theft of the Billion” case: The Ministry of Finance will seek compensation of over 39 million lei

The state is pursuing over 700 million lei in compensation from former MP Vladimir Plahotniuc in connection with the "theft of the billion" case. According to prosecutor Alexandru Cernei, the Ministry of Finance will be filing a civil suit to recover these damages. Additionally, the court has begun hearing testimonies from witnesses for the prosecution. On Monday, October 27, both former Speaker of Parliament Igor Corman and former presidential advisor Ion Păduraru testified in court.

Alexandru Munteanu unveils first six ministers in new Cabinet

Prime Minister-designate Alexandru Munteanu is presenting, one by one, the members of the government he would lead. So far, Alexandru Munteanu has introduced potential ministers Vladislav Cojuhari, Emil Ceban, Cristian Jardan, Valeriu Chiveri, Eugen Osmochescu and Andrian Gavriliță.

New MRI unit at Neurology and Neurosurgery Institute to perform 3,000 scans a year

Patients at the "Diomid Gherman" Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery in Chisinau will now have access to 3 Tesla nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) examinations. This advanced equipment, valued at 34.7 million lei, was purchased by the Ministry of Health with support from the World Bank.

PM-designate: Mayors and local authorities are key partners of the Government

On Monday, October 27, Prime Minister-designate Alexandru Munteanu met with representatives of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) to discuss reforms in local public administration, strengthening local autonomy, and strategies to attract more professionals to local administration. These public consultations were held at the Government as part of the finalization of the governing program that the future Executive will present to Parliament.

Romanian passports for Russians obtained through false documents: authorities conduct searches at a company in Chișinău

Moldovan passports were issued to Russian citizens, who then submitted these documents to the National Authority for Citizenship in Bucharest to obtain Romanian citizenship as well. The Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), in collaboration with officers from the State Fiscal Service, uncovered a scheme involving tax evasion and money laundering. This scheme resulted in over six million lei in damages to the national public budget.

Government program for the new identity card model: over 770,000 documents can still be requested for free

Over 770,000 new-model identity cards can still be requested for free under the government program launched this spring. Data provided by the Public Services Agency (ASP) to Teleradio-Moldova show that from March 31, 2025, to date, 224,573 applications have been submitted for the issuance of identity cards.