Regional hospitals under strain: Single pediatrician manages surge of 40 children in Soroca

Moldovan health authorities have reported a sharp rise in respiratory infections, with 1,500 new cases recorded in a single week. The surge has primarily affected children, leaving regional pediatric wards struggling to accommodate the influx of patients.

US private equity giant Carlyle agrees to acquire Lukoil international assets amid sanctions

Russian oil major Lukoil, currently under US sanctions, has agreed to divest its vast international portfolio to the American private equity firm Carlyle Group.

Police launch forensic probe after skeletal remains found at residential site

Construction work at a home in Coșnița, Dubăsari, came to a sudden halt yesterday after workers unearthed human remains. The discovery was reported to the local authorities on January 28.

Two Moldovan customs officials detained in widening border graft investigation

Two customs officers at the Giurgiulești border checkpoint are under criminal investigation for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes ranging from $50 to $500.

National Police finalize evidence in multi-victim cold case investigation

Moldovan authorities are nearing a major indictment in a chilling serial murder case, involving six victims and spanning two decades of criminal activity.

Proposed PACCO merger threatens to destabilize anti-corruption efforts, LRCM report finds

The proposed creation of the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PACCO) through the merger of Moldova’s specialized units lacks sufficient justification. It risks undermining the fight against high-level corruption, according to a recent analysis by the Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM).

Foreign Minister Popșoi signals Moldova’s readiness for post-monitoring status in Strasbourg

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi and PACE official Petra Bayr confirmed that Moldova is making significant strides toward democratic consolidation. While the country remains under monitoring, officials expressed optimism regarding its European trajectory.

Geopolitics vs. logistics: the strategic battle for the EUCA seat

The European Parliament officially launched the selection process for the future headquarters of the EU Customs Authority (EUCA) on Wednesday, January 28. Nine candidate cities are currently vying for the position: Bucharest, The Hague, Liège, Lille, Málaga, Porto, Rome, Warsaw, and Zagreb.

Moldovan ex-mayor faces 9 years for fatal hit-and-run of teenager

Prosecutors have requested a nine-year prison sentence for Nicanor Ciochină, the former Mayor of Boldurești. He is accused of the fatal February 2024 hit-and-run of a 14-year-old boy.

Berlin signals gradual path for Ukraine as Chancellor Merz tempers expectations for rapid EU entry

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clarified that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union remains unattainable in the immediate term. He specifically ruled out the possibility of integration by January 1, 2027.

Moldova targets EU fund absorption through Romanian strategic partnerships

Moldova is looking to leverage Romanian administrative expertise to overcome chronic bottlenecks in absorbing European Union funds. Despite the availability of significant social and infrastructure financing, Chișinău continues to face challenges linked to limited technical assistance and monitoring resources.

Moldova extends Yellow Warning as freezing weather forces schools online

Critical weather conditions continue to impact Moldova for the fourth consecutive day, with dense fog, black ice, and freezing rain paralyzing major transport routes.