Four call centers in Chisinau - involved in a huge food supplement scam. Six people detained

Six people – three men and three women, aged between 24 and 49 – were arrested in a large-scale scheme to fraudulently promote unauthorized dietary supplements. The products, of uncertain origin, including some expired, were brought, in part, from Odessa, Ukraine.

Serious accident in Comrat: man killed after being struck by car with foreign plates

A man died on the morning of April 17, after he was hit by a car at the intersection of Eliberării str. and Cotovschi str. in Comrat municipality.

Press Review // Parliamentary elections may take place on September 28; PM Dorin Recean urges anti-corruption institutions to act

Prime Minister Dorin Recean has called on institutions involved in the fight against corruption. Meanwhile, Brussels has extended sanctions against fugitive oligarchs Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Șor. Additionally, there is an investigation into how the Râșcani District Council distributed firewood to deceased individuals and residents of apartment buildings. These are the main headlines covered by the media.

Dorin Recean: Electoral corruption can undermine sovereignty of a state

"We have seen how corruption in elections can undermine the sovereignty of a state. Millions of dollars were allocated by the Russian Federation, through the Shor criminal group, to manipulate democratic elections," Prime Minister Dorin Recean stated in an emergency address regarding justice. The Prime Minister emphasized that during the parliamentary elections in the fall, there will likely be further attempts at massive vote buying, and it is the responsibility of state institutions to combat this serious issue."

Easter campaign in Soroca: Almost 2.5 tons of food will be distributed to needy families

Over two tons of food were collected during the "Masa Bucuriei" campaign organized in Soroca. People donated non-perishable products, and volunteers made sure that the packages reached needy families.

Swine fever outbreaks confirmed in Ungheni and Straseni; authorities impose quarantine measures

Two outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) were confirmed in the Republic of Moldova between April 3 and 15, 2025. One of the cases was detected in domestic pigs in the locality of Rădenii Vechi, Ungheni district, and the other – in nine wild boar bodies, in Lozova, Strașeni district.

Government approves 4.6% increase in scholarships for pupils and students

The Government has approved a decision to increase several categories of scholarships for pupils and students by 4.6 percent. The Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, stated that this increase will apply to performance and special scholarships, as well as to study and merit scholarships for students in higher education. It will also benefit students in secondary vocational and technical education institutions, as well as those pursuing education in military and public order fields.

Press Review // "Neutrality won't protect you if a tank comes towards you"; The Republic of Moldova "geopolitically condemned" to follow its European path

The visit of the NATO Secretary General to Chisinau, the fight against electoral corruption, the digitalization of public services, but also the phenomenon of wind erosion of soils are some of the topics covered by national publications.

Evrazia-funded pilgrimages raise election concerns

In recent months, several priests and citizens from the Republic of Moldova have taken part in religious pilgrimages to Russia, Serbia, and Jerusalem.

Moldovan teen arrested for murdering parents, plotting Trump assassination

A 17-year-old originally from the Republic of Moldova has been arrested in Wisconsin on charges of murdering his mother and stepfather, according to the Associated Press.

Yellow warning issued for strong winds and frost across the country

Meteorologists have issued a yellow warning for strong wind gusts across the country. The alert is in effect from today at 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Tuesday.

Subsidies drive winery modernization in the Republic of Moldova

Subsidies play a crucial role in the modernization of viticulture, a sector that enhances the Republic of Moldova's reputation in the global market, thanks to its award-winning wines. The financial support provided by international partners and the government enables winegrowers to invest in high-quality vineyards and acquire advanced technologies. This year, the government is offering subsidies of 300,000 lei for each hectare planted with local grape varieties.