Human rights violations on the left bank of the Nistru are back before the ECtHR: Strasbourg seeks explanations from Chisinau and Moscow in the Ciorba case

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has requested explanations from both the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation after Ghenadie Ciorba, the president of the organization "Transnistrian region - Our common home," reported a violation of his fundamental rights. Ciorba claims he was subjected to an arbitrary trial and has been deprived of his liberty for over a year due to his critical stance toward the separatist regime in Tiraspol.

Moldova-EU trade has doubled in the last four years

The Republic of Moldova's economy is becoming more closely tied to the European market. Trade with the European Union has doubled in just four years, with total transactions reaching a historic milestone of $8.5 billion by the end of last year. Specifically, Moldovan exports increased to $2.6 billion, while imports of European technology and products surpassed $5.9 billion.

Yellow alert for heavy rain this weekend; temperatures will drop

Meteorologists are forecasting a sudden change in the weather. The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a Yellow Code warning for heavy rain, which will be in effect on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. Additionally, significant cooling is expected during this period.

May 9 between Victory Day and Europe Day. Kaja Kallas' explanations

On May 7, during a press conference in Chisinau, Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union, stated that May 9 should not be celebrated as Victory Day because of the atrocities that occurred after World War II. This statement was made alongside President Maia Sandu.

“Memory Book” online lets citizens search relatives missing in WWII

The National Archives Agency has made a significant digital collection available to the public, containing the personal data of tens of thousands of Moldovan soldiers who went missing during World War II. This resource is intended to help relatives searching for information about their grandparents or great-grandparents who disappeared during the war.

Drone crosses Moldovan airspace illegally, prompting temporary flight suspensions in the south

On the morning of May 8 at 09:35, a drone flew over the airspace of the Republic of Moldova without authorization. The National Army's Air Operations Service initially detected the drone in the village of Valea Perjei, Taraclia district.

Kaja Kallas in Chișinău: Transnistrian region will not block Moldova’s EU accession

Kaja Kallas, the head of European diplomacy, reaffirmed in Chisinau that the Transnistrian region will not hinder the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union. She also stated that the EU will request Russia to withdraw its troops from Moldovan territory. During a press conference on May 7, alongside President Maia Sandu, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy emphasized that the current "window of opportunity" should be utilized to progress swiftly towards the official opening of negotiations, even though an exact deadline cannot be specified at this time.

Moldova can join European territorial cooperation groups, gaining access to EU funds

The Republic of Moldova is advancing towards greater integration with European regional development mechanisms. A draft law, recently approved by Parliament in its first reading, permits local, district, and central public authorities to become full members of the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC), a framework commonly utilized within the European Union.

Former MP accused of unjustified millions risks years in prison

A former communist Member of Parliament, who later transitioned to democracy, found himself in court after prosecutors uncovered a discrepancy of nearly three million lei between his total wealth and his officially declared income. His brother is also implicated in the same case, accused of assisting in the concealment of assets obtained through illegal means.

Parliament Day and Museum Night: Free access to rare documents

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova will open its doors to the public on Saturday, May 16, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. During this time, visitors can participate in various activities designed to educate them about the history of parliamentarism and democratic processes. This event is part of the Night of Museums and precedes Parliament Day, which is officially celebrated each year on May 23.

ANSP: No hantavirus cases recorded in Moldova; spread risk remains low

The National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) has announced that there have been no confirmed human cases of hantavirus infection in the Republic of Moldova to date. This announcement follows reports of cases on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. Health authorities state that the risk to the general population in Europe is considered low, and human-to-human transmission of the virus is extremely rare.

“Mihai Eminescu” Theater stages the story of murdered journalist Anna Politkovskaya

Journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who was assassinated outside her home in Moscow in 2006, is celebrated as a heroine in a play performed by actors from the "Mihai Eminescu" National Theater in Chișinău. The play, titled "Disappearing People," honors journalists who sacrificed their lives for their determination to change the world. We owe it to them to have the freedom to express our beliefs without fear.