ZdG: "Kremlin's Digital Army" — paid by Moscow, hundreds of trolls from the Republic of Moldova organized in battalions and remunerated in lei, euros, and cryptocurrencies

Hundreds of individuals were organized into northern, southern, and central battalions and received payments "directly from Moscow." Their salaries ranged from 600 to 3,000 lei, disbursed in rubles through Promsviazbank, in euros to Moldovan cards, or in cryptocurrencies. This network, known as "InfoLider," ramped up its information attacks in the lead-up to the parliamentary elections on September 28. It specifically targeted the ruling party while promoting political groups aligned with Moscow, as revealed in a recent investigation by Ziarul de Gardă.

Plahotniuc extradition halted by Romanian forgery probe

Vladimir Plahotniuc is under investigation in Romania for forgery, prompting the Greek Ministry of Justice to suspend his extradition to Moldova. A Greek legal source, who spoke to Reuters on the condition of anonymity, reported that the former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova is also expected to provide explanations to a Greek prosecutor regarding this case.

New raids: crime group probed for electoral corruption, illegal financing, money laundering

On the morning of Thursday, September 18, officers from the National Investigation Inspectorate, PCCOCS prosecutors, and police officers from the "Fulger" BPDS carried out raids at multiple locations across the country. These actions aimed to address electoral corruption, the illegal financing of political parties, initiative groups, and electoral competitors on a large scale. Additionally, the operation targeted money laundering activities perpetrated by an organized criminal group on an extensive scale, as announced by the General Inspectorate of Police.

Donald Trump offers to personally mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, "will have to make a deal" with Moscow to end the war.

Moldovan parliamentary elections: Top parties' social promises

Political parties, electoral blocs, and independent candidates have launched their campaigns for the upcoming 28 September parliamentary elections, with diverse proposals for the social sector.

Constantin Țuțu: Ex-Moldovan MP believed to be in breakaway region

A former Moldovan MP, Constantin Țuțu, has reportedly left Greece immediately after his release from arrest and is believed to be in the Transnistrian region, a breakaway territory not under the control of the central government.

Analysis: What do the Zapad-2025 military exercises mean for Ukraine and NATO

Russia and its close ally Belarus have begun joint military drills, codenamed "Zapad-2025", across their territories and in the Baltic and Barents Seas.

Voter corruption probe: searches target group suspected of planning vote buying for parliamentary elections

On Thursday, September 11, police officers and prosecutors seized sums of money in various currencies, phones, laptops, bank documents, cards, and lists of individuals participating in the protests during 15 searches conducted in several locations across the country. These actions targeted a group of individuals with specific roles who allegedly attempted to corrupt voters for the benefit of the criminal organization "Sor" in anticipation of the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, as announced by the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP).

MAI: Plahotniuc to be brought to Moldova on September 25

Former Democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc is expected to be extradited to the Republic of Moldova on September 25, 2025. The information was confirmed by the Minister of Internal Affairs IMAI), Daniella Misail-Nichitin, after the government meeting on Wednesday, September 10.

From ‘religious oppression’ to anti-EU attacks: AI-manipulated TikTok videos

TikTok in the Republic of Moldova is currently facing an influx of videos aimed at spreading disinformation narratives supported by the Russian Federation, especially during the electoral campaign. An analysis by Context.ro reveals that at least 128 TikTok accounts are dedicated to publishing content almost exclusively generated by artificial intelligence. Many of these videos promote messages that criticize the European Union or exploit religious themes.

Moldova: Renato Usatîi's racism row

A Moldovan politician's remarks about an MP's ethnicity have been condemned as racist by NGOs and experts.

Total Lunar Eclipse 2025: A spectacular sight for stargazers

A spectacular total lunar eclipse, also known as a "Blood Moon," was visible in the skies overnight on September 7-8, 2025.