Assets of Bashkan Guțul and four Șor associates frozen

Evghenia Guțul, the Bashkan of Gagauzia, along with Iurie Cuznetov, Nelli Parutenco, Chiril Guzun, and Dumitru Chitoroagă, has been targeted by official decisions to freeze their funds and real estate. These decisions were issued by the State Tax Service and published in the Official Gazette on May 30. They implement international restrictive measures from the European Union, which have been transposed into national legislation through Decision no. 7 of the Interinstitutional Supervisory Council, dated August 1, 2024.

End-of-school year celebrated today in many schools

The solemn end-of-school-year ceremony, known as the Last Ring of the Bell, takes place today, May 30, in most educational institutions across the capital and several schools throughout the Republic of Moldova. While the Ministry of Education and Research recommended scheduling the ceremony either after the final lessons of the day or on Saturday, May 31, most institutions in Chisinau chose to hold the event in the morning.

Alexandru Machidon appointed acting Prosecutor General by decree signed by Maia Sandu

Alexandru Machidon was appointed as the acting Prosecutor General. This decree was signed by President Maia Sandu on May 28.

Web pages with criminal content will be blocked

Web pages that contain information intended for the preparation or commission of crimes will be blocked. The government has approved new instructions that require the cessation of access to these online resources and the removal of the relevant information directly from the source. Authorities state that this measure is necessary because online platforms are also used for selling drugs.

EBU Summit starts in Chisinau. TRM – host of the EBU News Contacts Meeting 2025

The annual meeting of journalists from the European public media network, the EBU News Contacts Meeting 2025, began today in Chisinau. The event brings together over 100 representatives from public radio and television stations across 56 member states and associated states of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). This year, for the first time, the meeting is hosted by the "Teleradio-Moldova" Company (TRM) in the Republic of Moldova.

TRM hosts annual European public media journalists' meeting for the first time

"Teleradio-Moldova" company (TRM) will host the annual EBU News Contacts Meeting from May 26 to 28, 2025. This event marks the first time it has been held in the Republic of Moldova and will gather more than 100 journalists, editors, and editorial leaders from prestigious media institutions across Europe in Chisinau.

Ion Munteanu, appointed judge at the Supreme Court of Justice of the Republic of Moldova

Ion Munteanu has been appointed a judge on the Supreme Court of Justice. Maia Sandu, the President of the Republic of Moldova, signed a decree to this effect.

Former mayor of Băcioi and relative sentenced to prison for passive corruption

The former mayor of the Băcioi commune and a close relative who serves as a local councilor have each been sentenced to 8 years in prison for passive corruption by the Buiucani Court in Chișinău. The court also ordered that their preventive arrest be maintained until the final sentence, which was pronounced on May 23.

Yellow alert for atmospheric instability: heavy rain, hail, and storms until May 25

The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a Code Yellow weather warning for atmospheric instability today, May 23, valid for the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova. This warning will remain in effect until midnight on Sunday.

Works on the bridge at the "Leova–Bumbata" Crossing Point were completed. Traffic is operating normally.

The Border Police announced the successful completion of the bridge expansion at the "Leova–Bumbata" Border Crossing Point. They report that the crossing point is now operating normally, without any delays or restrictions for traffic participants. The Border Police thank citizens for their patience and understanding during the construction work, emphasizing that ensuring their safety and comfort remains a top priority.

Moldova's pork war: Producers vs. processors over prices

Amid growing discussions about a potential rise in pork prices, the Association of Pork Producers (APCP) and some meat processors are at loggerheads.

Man Utd, Spurs fight for Europa League redemption

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have been a shadow of their former selves this season, with performances far below expectations in all competitions except the Europa League.