ASP data reveals booming custom plate market in Moldova

Custom license plates are becoming increasingly popular in Moldova. Since 2021, according to the Public Services Agency (ASP), 9,604 citizens have requested plates with their own chosen combinations.

Moldova lawyers strike over new legal profession law

Lawyers in Moldova launched a 10-day general strike today, despite yesterday's discussions with authorities regarding amendments to the Law on the Legal Profession.

Moldova Bar Association protests new legal reforms

The Moldovan Bar Association (MBA) has announced a ten-day general strike, beginning July 15, in response to legislative amendments recently adopted by Parliament.

Bashkan Evghenia Guțul’s house arrest extended by 30 days

The governor of the Gagauz Autonomous Region of Moldova, Evghenia Guțul, will remain under house arrest for an additional 30 days, until August 12. This decision was made by the magistrates of the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana on Thursday, July 10.

Moldova fights graft: New Anti-Corruption Court system begins

Moldova is setting up a specialized anti-corruption framework within its judicial system. Specifically, an Anti-Corruption College will be established within the Chișinău Court.

Moldova: Anti-Corruption Prosecutor candidates vetted

On June 30, the Prosecutor's Evaluation Commission held public hearings for Marcel Dumbravan, the interim Chief Prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, and his interim deputy, Mariana Leahu.

Judiciary crisis: Moldova's appeals courts overwhelmed

A year after a wave of resignations swept through the judiciary, the Central Court of Appeal is still grappling with a critical staff shortage.

EU Summit: divisions emerge on Ukraine, Moldova advances

The 26 EU leaders who signed a communiqué at the European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday, June 25, seem to have exhausted their imagination when it comes to concrete measures to end the war in Ukraine.

President Sandu: Moldova's EU path is genuine

The unprecedented European Union-Republic of Moldova Summit, set for July 4, showcases the European Union’s genuine and unwavering commitment to our country's European path, President Maia Sandu announced today in an interview with NordNews.

Alexandru Adam is the new director of the National Administration of Penitentiaries

The Ministry of Justice announced that Alexandru Adam, the Deputy Head of the National Administration of Penitentiaries (ANP), has won the competition to become the institution's director.

Veaceslav Platon remains in UK custody; extradition trial set for November

Moldovan prosecutors' request to extradite the controversial businessman Veaceslav Platon from the United Kingdom will be examined in detail at the end of November. The London court stated that he remains in custody after being detained on March 13 at the request of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Moldova. This information was confirmed to RFE/RL by the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

President of the Anenii Noi branch of the former "Șor" Party sent to trial for accepting 3 million lei from an organized criminal group

The president of the Anenii Noi territorial office of the former "Sor" Party is set to stand trial for his alleged involvement in an organised criminal group's illegal financing of the party. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office completed the criminal investigation and submitted the case to the court.