Deputy Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov at EU Council: Moldova remains committed to reforms

The authorities in Chișinău are working to prepare the Republic of Moldova for potential accession to the European Union (EU) within the next three to four years. Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, will convey this message to the Ministers for European Affairs of the EU member states.

Competition Council fines two companies 5M lei for allegedly rigging police tender

The Competition Council fined two companies a total of five million lei for forming a bid-rigging cartel in the procurement procedure for portable video surveillance systems, carried out by the General Inspectorate of Police.

Post-escape robberies and assaults earn 11-year sentence

An inmate who escaped from Penitentiary No. 8 in Bender was sentenced to an additional 11 years in prison for multiple robberies and assaults committed following his escape. The sentence was pronounced by magistrates in Orhei, as announced by the Prosecutor General's Office.

Private school allegedly defrauded state of 11 million lei

The management of a private educational institution is under investigation by tax inspectors and prosecutors for allegedly causing over 11 million lei in harm to the state budget.

Dumitru Obadă: Acting Prosecutor General Machidon will assume full mandate after vetting

Although Alexandru Machidon won the competition for the position of Prosecutor General, he is still serving in the interim role. Dumitru Obadă, the President of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP), stated that Machidon will be able to assume his full mandate only after he successfully completes an external assessment of his ethical and financial integrity, and after the presidential decree appointing him to the position is signed.

EPP President: Moldovans will choose the right path in Sept 28 elections

Moldova has demonstrated its intention to join the European Union. The statement belongs to the president of the European People's Party, Manfred Weber, in an interview for Euronews România.

Afghanistan earthquake: Scores killed as quake strikes Kunar province

A magnitude 6 earthquake has struck a remote, mountainous region in northeastern Afghanistan, causing hundreds of deaths and injuries.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy announces arrest in Andriy Parubiy assassination case

The suspected gunman in the assassination of former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy has been arrested, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday.

Moldova appoints Marcel Dumbravan to lead Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office

Moldova's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (APO) has a new head, Marcel Dumbravan, who began his duties on Monday.

Uman pilgrimage: Ukraine considers ban on Israeli nationals

Ukraine is considering banning Israeli and other nationals from visiting the city of Uman, in the Cherkasy region, for the Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) holiday.

Russia vows to continue Ukraine war, says military chief

Russian drones have targeted four power plants in Ukraine’s southern Odessa region, leaving more than 29,000 people without electricity.

Yermak: Ukraine ready for peace negotiations with Russia

Andriy Yermak, a senior adviser to Ukraine's President, has told the German broadcaster DW from New York that Kyiv is ready for peace talks with Russia.