Dozens gather at a flashmob in memory of Ludmila Vartic: “We came to demand justice”

On March 21, dozens of people joined a flashmob held in memory of Ludmila Vartic, a former educator at the “Andrieș” kindergarten in Hâncești and mother of two girls, who died on March 3, 2026, after falling from the 11th floor of an apartment block in Chișinău. Participants gathered to send a clear message in support of women’s rights, stressing that every woman deserves safety, health, and a secure family life. The event served not only as a tribute but also as a call to protect and respect women in society, reminding all that violence and injustice must not be tolerated.

IGP: “Farewell note” made public is not Ludmila Vartic’s actual death-day note

The General Police Inspectorate (IGP) has issued clarifications following the appearance in the public space of a letter, which is alleged to be the farewell note left before her death by Ludmila Vartic. According to the police, “it is not the farewell letter left by the victim on the day of her death; these are two different materials.”

Vladimir Plahotniuc gets another 30 days of preventive arrest

The Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office has announced that the preventive arrest of Vladimir Plahotniuc has been extended by another 30 days, following a decision by the Chișinău Court, Buiucani office. The court hearings in the case are scheduled to begin on March 23, at 10:00 a.m.

Căușeni mayor detained for 30 days in corruption case

The mayor of Căușeni, Alexandru Donțu, has been placed in pre-trial detention for 30 days. The information was confirmed for Teleradio-Moldova by the spokesperson of the General Prosecutor’s Office, Violina Moraru.

Russia rejects responsibility for Dniester pollution after Moldovan formal protest

The Russian Embassy in Chisinau has dismissed allegations regarding its involvement in the pollution of the Dniester River. The denial follows a formal protest by Moldovan authorities after an attack on the Novodnestrovsk hydroelectric plant in Ukraine.

PHOTO | Over 130 EU cars dismantled in Moldova; seized by law enforcement

More than 130 cars that were illegally imported into the Republic of Moldova from the European Union have been confiscated by Customs Service officers as part of a smuggling investigation. The vehicles were seized during 20 searches conducted in various locations across the Republic of Moldova.

Ludmila Vartic case moved to Chișinău; over 30 people questioned

The investigation into the death of Ludmila Vartic was moved from Hâncești and will now be conducted by the Râșcani District Prosecutor's Office in Chișinău. Also, Petru Ciubotaru, the director of Hâncești District Hospital, resigned on March 18 after admitting that he failed to notify law enforcement in November 2025 when Vartic arrived at the hospital following a suicide attempt.

Mayor of Causeni, detained for a bribe of 89 thousand lei

Alexandru Donțu, the mayor of Căușeni, was detained on March 18th by anti-corruption officers for allegedly soliciting a bribe of 89,300 lei, equivalent to nearly 4,500 euros, in exchange for awarding a contract.

Four men from Hâncești and Strășeni sold EU-stolen cars in Moldova; face up to 10 years

Cars stolen from European Union countries are smuggled into the Republic of Moldova and sold through specialized online platforms. This scheme was operated by a group of four men originally from the Hâncești and Strășeni districts.

The Nistru River pollution under criminal investigation

The Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Moldova has officially launched and registered a criminal case concerning the significant pollution of the Nistru with petroleum products. This pollution was caused by the Russian attack on the Novodnestrovsk hydroelectric power plant in Ukraine.

From legislation to enforcement: Moldova gears up for 2028 international financial scrutiny

The Republic of Moldova is set to overhaul its national framework for preventing money laundering and terrorism financing. The new 2026-2030 National Program aims to accelerate suspicious transaction detection, enhance criminal investigations, and optimize the recovery of illicit assets.

Four of the seven Turkish teachers illegally extradited from Moldova in 2018 were released

Four of the seven Turkish teachers who were illegally extradited from the Republic of Moldova in 2018 were released from Turkish prisons. This information was revealed during a meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.