Minister of Justice, on Radio Moldova: "The reform was a reset of the entire system"

On Monday, October 13, during the "La 360 de grade" show on Radio Moldova, Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru highlighted several key achievements of the justice reform. These include the establishment of new self-administration bodies within the Superior Council of Magistracy and the Superior Council of Prosecutors, the reform of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ), the modernization of the Constitutional Court law, the vetting process for judges and prosecutors, and the enhancement of the capabilities of specialized anti-corruption and organized crime prosecutors' offices.

CNPF warning: Information about the institution's involvement in the return of funds invested on the TUX platform is false

The National Financial Market Commission (CNPF) is not involved in any initiatives regarding the recovery of investments made through the TUX platform. The institution asserts that any claims about the start of the investment return process are false.

IPN investigation: How Ilan Shor created a mechanism to avoid international sanctions

Fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in the Republic of Moldova, established a network of 37 companies in Kyrgyzstan to facilitate money transfers while circumventing international sanctions imposed on Russia.

Travel alert for Greece: Clarifications provided by the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Athens

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova who are in Greece, transiting through, or planning to travel there are advised that a national strike is scheduled for October 14. Moldovans are encouraged to check the transport schedules in advance to ensure they arrive at their intended destinations on time.

Customs officers in Ungheni discovered undeclared cigarettes on the Chișinău–Bucharest train

A 46-year-old man from Moldova is facing criminal investigation after he attempted to smuggle a shipment of cigarettes out of the country. He hid the cigarettes in the ceiling of a carriage on the "Chisinau-Bucharest" train. The smuggling attempt was thwarted at the Ungheni customs post.

First cardiac devices offer new hope to patients with heart failure

At the "Holy Trinity" Hospital in Chisinau, within the Department of Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology, three patients with heart failure received cardiac devices for the first time. This included two pacemakers with defibrillation functions and one synchronizer specifically for heart failure management.

REACTIONS | Dorin Recean’s exit from politics and who might replace him

Experts recommend that the new Cabinet of Ministers prioritize several key areas: economic growth, justice reform, accelerating European integration, improving the quality of life, reducing inflation, and increasing pensions. They emphasize the importance of having a diverse cabinet composition that includes not only representatives from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) but also professionals from various fields and other political parties. This diversity will help ensure effective contributions to the consolidation of reforms.

Flu Immunization: Who has priority and why getting vaccinated is important

The Republic of Moldova has launched its flu vaccination campaign following the arrival of 240,000 doses of the vaccine last week. This campaign particularly targets individuals at high risk of illness, including pregnant women, people with pre-existing health conditions, and employees in high-risk sectors. The vaccine has been distributed to various institutions, and health specialists are encouraging the population to get vaccinated, especially since the first cases of seasonal flu were confirmed in Chișinău.

Almost one million cigarettes found hidden in truck roof at Leușeni–Albița; two men detained

Officials uncovered a significant haul of nearly one million contraband cigarettes, which is equivalent to approximately 50,000 packs, at the Leușeni-Albița border crossing. Prosecutors from the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), along with Customs Service officers, found the cigarettes concealed in the roof of a truck trailer. As a result of the criminal investigation, two men— the driver and the alleged organizer of the transport— were detained.

'Veiled threat': Kremlin warns Moldova could follow Ukraine’s path

Moscow has accused Chisinau of "clinging to power" and adopting an "unfriendly" stance towards Russia following the Moldovan government's approval of the National Military Strategy for 2025–2035. This statement was made by Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman for the President of the Russian Federation, in a comment to the Russian press. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chisinau has not yet responded to these accusations. Meanwhile, experts warn that the Kremlin poses a security threat to the Republic of Moldova by maintaining its troops on Moldovan territory.

Olga Ursu and Angela Cutasevici take deputy mandates

Chisinau is now without two deputy mayors, Olga Ursu and Angela Cutasevici, who were elected to the new Parliament as candidates from the "Alternative" Electoral Bloc. The announcement was made by Ion Ceban, who previously stated that he would continue in his role as mayor.

Dorin Recean steps down as Prime Minister and MP

Prime Minister Dorin Recean will not continue as the head of the next Cabinet of Ministers, despite the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) securing a parliamentary majority in the recent elections. This party previously helped him attain the position of Prime Minister. Additionally, Dorin Recean is resigning from his position as a deputy, which he won in the parliamentary elections held on September 28. This information was announced during a press conference on Monday, October 13, by Prime Minister Recean and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu.