Chisinau magistrate claims workload retaliation following return from maternity leave

Marina Rusu, a judge at the Chisinau Court (Centru headquarters) and mother of seven children, staged a formal protest at the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) on December 22.

Survivor of Russian labor camps testifies before International Criminal Court

In late October 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague formally accepted the testimony of Olena Yagupova.

Vlad Filat rejects French conviction as political, appeals two-year sentence

A French court has sentenced former Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat to two years in prison and a fine of €100,000 (approx. 1.94 million MDL) for money laundering.

From vulnerability to maturity: How Moldova secured its energy future in 2025

The Republic of Moldova concludes 2025 "more energy-secure, better connected to Europe, and ready for the future," stated Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu.

Farmers urge government to prolong import licenses to save exports

Farmers in Moldova are urging national authorities to reinstate the mandatory licensing requirement for grain and oilseed imports from neighboring Ukraine.

Mass resignations hit Moldovan prosecutors amid integrity checks

The completion of the external integrity and professional ethics evaluation for prosecutors remains a distant goal, officials from the Vetting Commission have acknowledged.

Councilor Melnic claims legal retaliation by Mayor Ion Ceban

Ion Melnic, a councilor representing the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the Chisinau City Council, announced that Mayor Ion Ceban has initiated legal proceedings against him.

Banking fraud case: Vladimir Plahotniuc to remain in custody until late January 2026

Former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc will spend an additional 30 days in custody after the Chișinău Court, Buiucani seat, ruled on Monday, December 22, to extend his preventive detention.

Niigata assembly approves TEPCO nuclear restart amid public protests

Japan took the final major step on Monday toward resuming operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant. The Niigata Prefectural Assembly voted in favor of the governor’s proposal to support the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility.

Mark Rutte confirms US troops will remain in Europe amid Ukraine war negotiations

Only US President Donald Trump can persuade Russian leader Vladimir Putin to accept a peace settlement in Ukraine. The statement was made by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in an interview published Sunday, December 21, by the German publication Bild am Sonntag.

Why seized criminal assets in Moldova take years to reach the state budget

The Agency for Recovery of Criminal Assets (ARBI) processed 280 requests from prosecutors and law enforcement between January and December this year. During this period, the agency seized assets totaling 191.7 million lei.

Russia to review Ukraine peace plan after Miami negotiations

Most proposals emerging from the Miami negotiations between the US, Europe, and Ukraine regarding a peaceful settlement to the war "will not be acceptable" to Moscow.