Three Comrat residents under investigation for orchestrating migrant trafficking to the EU

Moldovan prosecutors have dismantled a sophisticated human smuggling network operating out of Comrat, Gagauzia. Three men, aged 30, 33, and 35, are currently under investigation for illegally transporting migrants from Asia and Africa into several European Union member states.

Moldovan Army mobilized as Chisinau leadership demands unified emergency response

Mayor Ion Ceban has formally requested the central government to convene the National Emergency Committee, citing hazardous weather conditions and "black ice" paralyzing the capital and the country.

Systemic weather disruptions cripple Moldova’s energy infrastructure; recovery underway

Severe winter weather, characterized by freezing rain and heavy ice loading, has paralyzed electricity distribution across multiple regions in the Republic of Moldova. The Ministry of Energy confirmed today, January 27, that the storm triggered significant structural damage, including snapped conductors, collapsed trees, and downed power poles.

National Health Insurance Company initiates mass legal action for unpaid 2025 premiums

The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has initiated legal proceedings against approximately 1,500 individuals. These citizens failed to purchase mandatory health insurance premiums in 2025, as required by Moldovan law.

Institutional failure: Ombudsman probes death of 24-year-old soldier in Floresti Garrison

Moldova's Human Rights Ombudsman, Ceslav Panico, has launched a formal investigation into the death of a 24-year-old soldier who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on January 20. The probe focuses on allegations of systemic bullying and the failure of protective mechanisms within the National Army.

Chisinau authorities issue alert over fraudulent home-visit schemes

Chisinau municipal authorities have issued an urgent public alert following reports of scammers posing as social services staff to defraud elderly residents.

Chisinau school closures announced for Monday due to dangerous glaze ice

All schools in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, will remain closed on Monday, January 26, following a severe weather alert. Local authorities ordered the shutdown after freezing rain turned roads and sidewalks into hazardous ice rinks.

Freezing rain and ice trigger emergency maintenance across

The Moldovan Ministry of Energy has issued an official warning regarding potential stability issues within the national power grid. Adverse weather conditions forecast for today, January 26, may lead to localized outages and infrastructure damage.

New research links 1903 Kishinev Pogrom to 20th-century mass crimes

Moldova joins the global community on January 27 to observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The National Library in Chisinau will spearhead the commemorations with a landmark exhibition titled "The 1903 Kishinev Pogrom in the Context of Crimes Against Humanity."

Performance pays off: Top Moldova universities to receive record budget hike

Moldovan state-funded universities operating under financial autonomy will receive a total of €56.1 million (approx. 1.1 billion MDL) in 2026.

Justice served in Chișinău after Turkish visitors were lured and robbed of €17,000

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in a semi-open correctional facility for his role in the robbery of five Turkish citizens in Chișinău. The Chisinau Municipal Prosecutor's Office confirmed the ruling following a case that dates back to February 2022.

Environment Minister Hajder targets forest resilience to counter Europe's lowest woodland coverage

The Moldovan Government approved a new set of regulations on January 22 to modernize the administration of the country’s state-owned forests between 2026 and 2030. The policy prioritizes ecological health through planned sanitary felling and scientific management to revitalize the nation's aging woodland areas.