​Deliberate strike on DTEK miners: Ukraine reports 15 dead in Ternivka

​At least 15 people were killed on Sunday, February 1, after a Russian drone struck a bus transporting coal miners in the Dnipropetrovsk region of central-eastern Ukraine, local authorities confirmed.

Public broadcaster editor Daniela Crudu pivots to Government communications lead

Daniela Crudu, a prominent presenter for the public broadcaster Moldova 1, has officially transitioned from journalism to government communications.

Public TV taps digital talent for new late-night entertainment format

The national public broadcaster, Moldova 1, is set to premiere its latest entertainment project, “Show Central,” this evening, January 30. The program follows a classic late-night format, airing every Friday at 22:00.

Winter travel warning issued for Northern Moldova as road crews launch de-icing operations

The State Road Administration (AND) reports that national roads in Northern Moldova are currently experiencing winter driving conditions as of Friday morning, January 30.

"Zero oil, zero money": US activates emergency powers against Cuba and its trade partners

U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Thursday, January 29, citing "threats to national security and foreign policy" posed by the Cuban government.

Police launch forensic probe after skeletal remains found at residential site

Construction work at a home in Coșnița, Dubăsari, came to a sudden halt yesterday after workers unearthed human remains. The discovery was reported to the local authorities on January 28.

Proposed PACCO merger threatens to destabilize anti-corruption efforts, LRCM report finds

The proposed creation of the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PACCO) through the merger of Moldova’s specialized units lacks sufficient justification. It risks undermining the fight against high-level corruption, according to a recent analysis by the Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM).

Moldovan ex-mayor faces 9 years for fatal hit-and-run of teenager

Prosecutors have requested a nine-year prison sentence for Nicanor Ciochină, the former Mayor of Boldurești. He is accused of the fatal February 2024 hit-and-run of a 14-year-old boy.

Washington signals potential strikes as carrier group reaches Persian Gulf

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to authorize military strikes against Iran if Tehran refuses to negotiate a new nuclear stabilization agreement. The warning follows a significant buildup of American naval forces in the Persian Gulf and renewed political pressure on the Iranian administration.

Government mobilizes massive response to severe freezing rain crisis across Moldova

More than 15,000 households across 100 localities lost electricity on Wednesday morning as a severe ice storm swept through Moldova. Government authorities confirmed that emergency teams are working around the clock to restore power and maintain public safety.

Chisinau and Warsaw forge strategic defense partnership to counter hybrid risks

Moldova’s Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi met with his Polish counterpart, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, in Warsaw on January 26 to initiate a new bilateral defense agreement.

Tax authorities identify 1,901 unregistered landlords in 2025 enforcement drive

Moldova’s rental tax revenues saw a notable increase in 2025, driven by improved fiscal compliance and intensified enforcement. According to the State Tax Service (SFS), income tax collected from individuals leasing real estate rose by 27.2% between January and December 2025, reaching approximately €4.85 million (95.3 million MDL) compared to 2024.