Moldova drafts new law to improve journalist protection

The Parliamentary Committee on Culture, Education, Research, Youth, Sports, and Media will draft a legislative proposal aimed at improving the protection of journalists in the Republic of Moldova.

Russian Embassy helps Nesterovschi to evade prison. SIS confirms

The convicted MP Alexandr Nesterovschi is currently in the Transnistrian region, where he arrived with the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) announced. Alexandru Musteața, the SIS director, claims that the operation is a component of a hybrid aggression mechanism that Russia has orchestrated against the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova introduces flexible online education for diaspora students

Moldovans in the diaspora, foreign nationals, and working students will be able to pursue undergraduate and master's degrees remotely and with reduced attendance in higher education institutions in Moldova.

Heavy traffic at Sculeni border: Travelers face long waits

Heavy traffic is currently building up at the Sculeni-Sculeni Border Crossing on the way out of the Republic of Moldova. Around 80 vehicles are in a queue, creating significant congestion.

Moldova tightens smoking laws: fines increase

Smoking will be prohibited in additional public areas, and fines for rule violations will be raised.

Moldova students plant trees for greener future

In a gesture of ecological responsibility, several pupils, students, and professors from Chisinau and Dubasari participated in a tree-planting initiative on the banks of the Nistru River.

Moldova daylight saving time 2025: When clocks change

The Republic of Moldova will officially transition to daylight saving time overnight from Saturday, March 29, to Sunday, March 30.

Beware of fake emails! Moldovan Post warns customers about a new scam attempt

The Moldovan Post Office is warning citizens about a new scam attempt involving sending fake emails (phishing), in which the name of the institution is illegally used. The purpose of these messages is to obtain personal and banking data from users, under deceptive pretexts.

Evghenia Guțul placed in preventive arrest for 20 days

Evghenia Guțul, the governor of Gagauzia, was put under 20 days of preventive arrest. On Friday, March 28, the magistrates of the Ciocana-based Chișinău Court approved a decision to that effect. She runs the risk of avoiding the criminal investigation team and showing up in court. Adrian Scutaru, the prosecutor, stated that she could therefore take any number of actions that would adversely affect the criminal investigation's progress and the way evidence is administered in a way that suits her. The governor’s lawyer, Sergiu Moraru, told journalists that his client does not plead guilty and has not committed any violation.

Protests in support of Evghenia Guțul in Moscow. Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacts: "We are glad that Moldovans are teaching the Russians the culture of protest"

Dozens of people gathered in front of the Moldovan Embassy in Moscow to protest the detention of the Bashkan of Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul. The action, organized by representatives of the Moldovan and Gagauz diaspora, was authorized by the Russian authorities.

24 employees of the Placement Center in Bădiceni will be sanctioned. Minister of Labor: "Everyone is guilty, including the minister"

At least 24 employees of the Placement Center for People with Disabilities in Bădiceni, Soroca, will be sanctioned, and the institution will undergo reshuffles, announced the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, on the "Rezoomat" show on Rlive. According to him, the ministry started a deeper analysis of the situation, after a journalistic investigation revealed serious abuses against the center's beneficiaries.

Sergiu Stanciu resigns from Teleradio-Moldova leadership

Sergiu Stanciu has resigned from his role as secretary of the Supervisory and Development Council (CSD) of Teleradio-Moldova. The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 26, at the conclusion of the Council meeting.