Parents collected 85% of school aid payments

Parents of over 250,000 children in grades 1 to 11 have already received the 1,000 lei financial aid provided by the Government at the beginning of the school year. According to Executive Spokesperson Daniel Vodă, approximately 85% of the payments designated for this purpose have been accessed so far.

PAS: Pro-Russian government would block EU accession, threaten free movement; opposition says Moldova ‘has no enemies’

The victory of pro-Russian forces in the parliamentary elections on September 28, along with the formation of a Kremlin-loyal majority in the Moldovan Parliament, would halt the Republic of Moldova's European integration process. Furthermore, this scenario could lead to the infiltration of our institutions by representatives of the Russian Federation, a lack of resources for local modernization, and the potential for Moldovans to be used as "cannon fodder" in Vladimir Putin's wars, warn the leaders of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS). In contrast, the opposition accuses the government of "militarizing" the Republic of Moldova and damaging relations with the Russian Federation, which is considered a "strategic partner."

Bucharest Court of Appeal rejects Ion Ceban’s request; Romania entry ban upheld

On Thursday, September 11, the Bucharest Court of Appeal denied the request made by Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban to lift the ban on his entry into Romania and the entire Schengen area. Ceban's legal team announced their intention to appeal this decision to the Supreme Court of Justice, reports Free Europe.

Voter corruption probe: searches target group suspected of planning vote buying for parliamentary elections

On Thursday, September 11, police officers and prosecutors seized sums of money in various currencies, phones, laptops, bank documents, cards, and lists of individuals participating in the protests during 15 searches conducted in several locations across the country. These actions targeted a group of individuals with specific roles who allegedly attempted to corrupt voters for the benefit of the criminal organization "Sor" in anticipation of the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, as announced by the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP).

Moldovan passport allows visa-free travel to over 110 countries

The Moldovan passport provides visa-free access to approximately 110 countries, while Ukrainian passport holders enjoy visa-free travel to nearly 140 countries. In comparison, the Romanian passport is the most powerful, granting access to over 170 countries. Each year, a global ranking is published that assesses the "power" of passports, considering not only visa-free travel but also other significant factors.

Cimișlia man faces jail after police find firearms at home

A 45-year-old man from Cimișlia faces up to six years in prison for illegally possessing several firearms and anti-tank mines.

Stopfals.md debunks myth of Moldova’s blockade over Ukraine

A new disinformation campaign was initiated by the Russian press and adopted by pro-Kremlin channels. It falsely claims that the European Union (EU) has abandoned plans to accelerate the Republic of Moldova's accession due to Ukraine's objections. According to checks by Stopfals.md, the information attributed to the publication Politico is fabricated and is part of a coordinated manipulation operation.

ELECTIONS 2025 // Printing of diaspora ballots starts Friday, September 12

The printing of ballots for polling stations abroad in the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, 2025, will commence on Friday, September 12, at the "Central Printing House" in Chisinau, according to the announcement made by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC).

Moldovans warned of Poland-Belarus border closure. MFA advice

Moldovan citizens planning to cross the border between Poland and Belarus should note that all land crossing points will be closed starting September 12 at 00:00. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has informed through its diplomatic missions in both countries that this decision is made by the Polish authorities and is intended to suspend traffic for an indefinite period.

Moldova’s first-plane pilots now building second aircraft

The first airplane entirely constructed in the Republic of Moldova was recently launched at the Vadul lui Vodă airfield. This two-seater sports aircraft can reach speeds exceeding 320 km/h and has a cost of over 200,000 euros. In an interview with Radio Moldova, one of the project's creators stated that his team is currently working on building a second airplane of the same class.

Defense Ministry: NATO troop rumors are part of Russia’s hybrid war on Moldova

The Ministry of Defense rejected the false claims on various social networks. These claims state that "British soldiers are deployed on the border with the Transnistrian region" and that "over 800 NATO soldiers will arrive in the Republic of Moldova after the elections." The Ministry emphasizes that these statements are unfounded and are part of a disinformation campaign orchestrated by the Russian Federation against the Republic of Moldova.

Prison-run drug network dismantled: four members convicted

Four men, aged 41 to 45, from Chisinau and Comrat were sentenced to years in prison for the illegal distribution of three types of drugs: heroin, opium, and marijuana.