Local producers block roads in Telenești to protest cheap imports and market barriers

Moldovan police have issued a high-priority travel warning for the Negureni–Telenești highway on January 6.

Moldova’s Superior Council of Prosecutors approves integrity reports for Chisinau and Anti-Corruption officials

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) officially approved the integrity reports for two senior officials today, signaling a successful step in the nation’s ongoing judicial reform.

Russia targets shadow economy and tech imports to slash budget deficit

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to ensure a "significant increase" in tax collection by 2026.

Mourning families scammed: The €10,000 corruption case at Chisinau’s largest cemetery

Chisinau prosecutors have indicted three public officials and a priest for allegedly defrauding over 70 grieving families at the St. Lazarus Cemetery.

Coalition of the Willing meets in Paris to finalize Ukraine security roadmap

Thirty-five nations supporting Kyiv will gather in Paris on January 6 to accelerate a resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Moldova targets foreign assets of Plahotniuc ally in major laundering probe

Moldovan authorities have issued several letters rogatory—formal requests for international legal assistance—to track and seize the foreign assets of former Democratic Party MP Vladimir Andronachi.

Ousted Maduro remains defiant in New York court, claims presidency

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a U.S. federal court for the first time today following his capture, pleading not guilty to charges of narcoterrorism conspiracy and cocaine trafficking.

Cash-filled envelopes and Russian havens: Moldova's battle to extradite fugitive oligarchs continues

The Anti-Corruption Procuracy (PA) has reported a record-breaking year for asset recovery, with fines and confiscations exceeding €18.6 million (approx. 365 million MDL) in 2025.

Justice for Moldova: Former leader Plahotniuc’s case enters critical phase

The high-profile trial of former Democratic Party leader Vlad Plahotniuc has entered an advanced stage. Moldova’s Anticorruption Prosecution Office (PA) expects a final verdict within this year.

Trump claims Cuba is "on the brink of collapse" as Havana mourns troops killed in US raid

Thirty-two members of the Cuban security forces were killed during US military strikes in Venezuela, the Cuban government announced on Sunday.

Coffee culture shift: Moldovans ditch instant coffee despite 30% price hike

Moldova’s coffee market is undergoing a significant transformation, with annual consumption per adult expected to exceed 200 cups in 2026.

Rubio: Venezuela must not be an operational hub for US rivals

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Venezuela can no longer serve as a strategic base for Russia, China, or Iran. The top diplomat issued a stern message to the country’s new interim leadership.