Vlad Filat’s Corruption Case Revived Following Judge Resignations

The judicial investigation in the case involving former prime minister Vlad Filat, currently the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (PLDM), who is accused of passive corruption and influence peddling, has resumed.

Chișinău Zoo: Free Entry for Kids on Children's Day

The Chișinău Zoo will grant free entry to all children on June 1st, International Children's Day.

Chisinau denounces new intentions to destabilize the situation in the Security Zone

The delegation of the Republic of Moldova in the Joint Control Commission (JCC) denounces new intentions to destabilize the situation in the Security Zone. The authorities in Chisinau announce that they were informed on the evening of May 16, just a few hours after the end of the JCC meeting, that the Russian "peacekeeping" forces intend to carry out "movement verification maneuvers of the capabilities of the armored vehicles stationed at the peace keeping posts", between May 17 and June 17. Chisinau condemns the "initiative", calling it "inopportune" and "abusive".

The Republic of Moldova will condemn Russia for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. The statement, prepared by the Parliament

The Republic of Moldova will condemn the Russian Federation for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. The Chisinau Parliament is preparing a statement in this regard, Speaker Igor Grosu announced on May 17. The official claims that the document will be adopted "in the near future".

Activist Victor Plescanov, illegally detained since 2022 in a prison in the Transnistrian region, has been released. Chisinau's call to Tiraspol

Civic activist Victor Pleșcanov, illegally imprisoned in June 2022 by the so-called force structures from Tiraspol, was released from prison. The information was confirmed by the Reintegration Policy Office, which welcomed the decision. The constitutional authorities from Chisinau call on Tiraspol to comply with the requests on other individual cases as well.

Ukraine says Russia’s new defence minister will focus economy on war

Russia’s choice of an economist as its new defence minister shows how far Moscow is preparing to go to overhaul its economy to serve its war needs, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Monday, Reuters reports.

Apartment building partially collapses in a Russian border city after shelling. At least 13 killed

An apartment building partially collapsed in the Russian border city of Belgorod on Sunday, causing at least 13 deaths and injuring 20 other people, officials said. They blamed Ukrainian shelling for the building’s destruction, AP reports.

Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian

Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his defense minister and close ally Sergei Shoigu with a civilian economist, a major reshuffle of military leadership more than two-years after Moscow’s grinding war against Ukraine has sent defense spending soaring, CNN reports.

EU and NATO Consider Defense of Ukrainian Airspace: German Proposal and Berlin's Leadership

Countries within the European Union, as members of NATO, could potentially safeguard the airspace above Ukraine, even from within the confines of the North Atlantic Alliance.

Moldova Thwarts Forged Doc Entry at Airport

A 42-year-old Armenian citizen was denied entry at the Moldovan border on May 12 after attempting to enter the country with a forged document, the Border Police reported.

Moldova's Draft Resolution on EU Accession Referendum Reaches Parliament

A draft resolution proposing the organisation of a Republican Constitutional Referendum on Moldova's accession to the European Union, initiated by President Maia Sandu in late 2023, has been submitted to Parliament.

Antonio Guterres Calls for Urgent Gaza Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid Boost

Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, issued an urgent appeal on Sunday for an "immediate" humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the unconditional release of all hostages, and an immediate escalation in humanitarian aid for the besieged Palestinian enclave under Israeli control. This statement was reported by Agerpres, citing AFP.