Coalition of the Willing meets in Paris to finalize Ukraine security roadmap

Thirty-five nations supporting Kyiv will gather in Paris on January 6 to accelerate a resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Government increases medical allowances to €12,750 amid staffing crisis

Moldova is struggling to fill medical vacancies in its rural districts as medical school graduates increasingly bypass positions outside the capital.

Energy efficiency initiative targets large families and vulnerable households in 2026

The Moldovan government will continue its flagship EcoVoucher program in 2026 with a confirmed budget of €2.04 million (approx. 40 million MDL).

Eight languages and a mission: The Moldovan student shaping the future of diplomacy in Doha

Nicolae Cernomaz, a graduate of the "Aristotel" Republican Theoretical High School in Chisinau, is carving a path toward a global diplomatic career.

Moldova targets foreign assets of Plahotniuc ally in major laundering probe

Moldovan authorities have issued several letters rogatory—formal requests for international legal assistance—to track and seize the foreign assets of former Democratic Party MP Vladimir Andronachi.

Ousted Maduro remains defiant in New York court, claims presidency

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a U.S. federal court for the first time today following his capture, pleading not guilty to charges of narcoterrorism conspiracy and cocaine trafficking.

Cash-filled envelopes and Russian havens: Moldova's battle to extradite fugitive oligarchs continues

The Anti-Corruption Procuracy (PA) has reported a record-breaking year for asset recovery, with fines and confiscations exceeding €18.6 million (approx. 365 million MDL) in 2025.

Justice for Moldova: Former leader Plahotniuc’s case enters critical phase

The high-profile trial of former Democratic Party leader Vlad Plahotniuc has entered an advanced stage. Moldova’s Anticorruption Prosecution Office (PA) expects a final verdict within this year.

Households in Moldova expect 10% gas price cut following Gazprom exit

Moldovan consumers are expected to receive lower natural gas tariffs by late January 2026.

Sibling bonds and special needs: The hurdles facing Chisinau’s adoption drive

Chisinau municipal authorities have identified 85 children eligible for adoption at the start of 2026.

New digital health updates in Moldova simplify access to reimbursed medicines

The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has upgraded Moldova's digital e-prescription system with 14 new functionalities.

Powering Moldova: 65% of December electricity sourced from international markets

Moldova secured 458,150 MWh of electricity to meet its national consumption needs in December 2025. The majority of this supply, totaling 65.46%, was sourced through international imports.