CEC asks PA to probe four Shor-linked parties; “Renaștere” and Victoria Furtună ordered to return funds

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) will inform the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office about the actions taken by four political parties during the campaign for the presidential elections and the republican constitutional referendum scheduled for fall 2024. During its meeting on August 14, the CEC approved control reports that focused on the activities of several parties and candidates. Additionally, the CEC called on the "Renaștere" Party and independent candidate Victoria Furtună to return any amounts collected or spent in violation of the law to the state budget.

Assumption Fast begins — two weeks of prayer

Orthodox Christians in the Republic of Moldova entered the Fast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary today, August 14, which will last until August 28. It is one of the four great fasting periods in the Orthodox calendar and precedes the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, celebrated in the old style at the end of the month.

National security: Moldova targets fake news on TikTok

Moldovan authorities have called for the blocking of 443 TikTok channels involved in spreading disinformation that impacts national security and social stability.

Russia advances in Ukraine before Putin-Trump meeting

Over the past few days, Russian troops have made an unexpected advance on Ukraine's eastern front near the city of Dobropillia, penetrating several kilometers into Kyiv-controlled territory.

Moldova: Police warn of paid protest by Șor

The National Police is asking Chișinău City Hall not to authorize a protest scheduled for August 16, which was announced by the convicted fugitive Ilan Șor.

Details emerge on Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage

The U.S. administration and the Kremlin have scheduled a summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.

Judge Mihail Diaconu dies amid criminal investigation

Former judge Mihail Diaconu was found dead this morning, at approximately 7:30 a.m., under a bridge in the capital, with a gunshot wound to the head.

Trump delays China tariffs, imposes new duties

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, August 11, that postpones the implementation of new tariffs on goods imported from China for 90 days, CNBC reports, citing a White House official.

Moldova police warn citizens of paid protest scheme

Moldovan police are warning citizens that promises of payment for participating in protests are a serious violation of the law and can lead to criminal liability.

Gagauzia's political crisis: Elections stalled

Gagauzia's autonomous region is facing a major institutional deadlock. The current mandate of its People's Assembly is about to expire, and the region's governor, Evghenia Guțul, has been sentenced to seven years in prison in a first-instance ruling.

Gagauzia challenges Guțul's conviction as "political"

The People’s Assembly and the Executive Committee of Gagauzia have deemed the conviction of Bashkan Evghenia Guțul "illegal" and "politically motivated" in the case of the former Șor Party's illegal financing.

Israel approves plan to control Gaza City

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to destroy the radical Islamist movement Hamas and take control of Gaza City, according to international agencies AP and Reuters, who announced the decision on Friday, August 8.