ELECTIONS 2025 // Camenca separatist leader allegedly campaigns for the "Alternative" Bloc

Oleg Chisnicean, a separatist leader from the Transnistrian region, is reportedly campaigning for the "Alternative" Bloc in Chisinau. The Security Zone platform's editorial staff reported that he was spotted in one of the party's electoral tents, where he was distributing campaign materials.

Brussels warns: Moldova and Ukraine used to test Russia’s hybrid attacks on Europe

Russia's interference in the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova poses a threat not only to Chisinau but also to the entire European continent. MEP Siegfried Mureșan asserts that the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are merely a "testing ground," with the Kremlin's objective being clear: to influence elections, promote pro-Russian politicians, and undermine European democracies.

ELECTIONS 2025 // CEC sanctions a PAS candidate based on a complaint from the "Alternative" Bloc

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) issued a warning to candidate for deputy Sergiu Lazarencu, from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), following a complaint from the "Alternative" electoral bloc.

Moldovan Ambassador to Bucharest: "Hybrid attacks and voter corruption target the diaspora, but the vote’s integrity must be defended"

September 28 will be a pivotal day for the Republic of Moldova, as citizens will head to the polls to shape their future for decades to come. Victor Chirilă, the Ambassador of Moldova to Bucharest, stated in an interview with the Agerpres agency that if, after the elections, the country can form "again a pro-European parliament and a stable pro-European government," then there is a strong possibility of signing the accession agreement to the European Union by the end of 2028.

Elections 2025 — Over 2.7 million ballots printed for polling stations across the country

Over 2.7 million ballots are being printed for polling stations nationwide for the parliamentary elections on September 28. The process began on Thursday morning, September 18, at the printing house on Mitropolit Petru Movilă Str.

ZdG: "Kremlin's Digital Army" — paid by Moscow, hundreds of trolls from the Republic of Moldova organized in battalions and remunerated in lei, euros, and cryptocurrencies

Hundreds of individuals were organized into northern, southern, and central battalions and received payments "directly from Moscow." Their salaries ranged from 600 to 3,000 lei, disbursed in rubles through Promsviazbank, in euros to Moldovan cards, or in cryptocurrencies. This network, known as "InfoLider," ramped up its information attacks in the lead-up to the parliamentary elections on September 28. It specifically targeted the ruling party while promoting political groups aligned with Moscow, as revealed in a recent investigation by Ziarul de Gardă.

Illegally possessed cigarettes and ammunition seized in northern Moldova: 12 individuals under investigation by law enforcement

Twelve individuals from northern Moldova are being investigated for smuggling after law enforcement conducted 18 searches in various locations within the Edineț and Briceni districts, including the town of Lipcani. The raids, supported by the "Fulger" Brigade, uncovered large quantities of illegally held cigarettes and ammunition at a car wash and a warehouse.

Income from real estate rentals has reached 60 million lei since the beginning of the year

During the first eight months of the year, individuals renting out residential spaces contributed 60 million lei in taxes. According to the State Tax Service, this represents a 26.8% increase compared to the same period last year.

Over 30 people targeted in an electoral scheme: raids in northern Moldova

On the morning of September 18, over 50 searches were conducted in the northern part of the Republic of Moldova. This operation was led by the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) in collaboration with the Balti Municipal Prosecutor's Office. The searches targeted 32 individuals and the headquarters of a political party, amid suspicions of money laundering, voter corruption, and illegal financing of political parties.

MEP Eugen Tomac, on Radio Moldova: The elections on September 28 will be decisive for the geopolitical direction of the Republic of Moldova

Romanian MEP Eugen Tomac emphasizes that the parliamentary elections on September 28 will be crucial for the Republic of Moldova's geopolitical direction and its future within the European Union. In an interview with Radio Moldova, he stated that the election results could either hinder or speed up the European integration process, particularly as the Russian Federation aims to destabilize the country and keep it within a politically and strategically controllable sphere.

Higher energy bills due to inefficient blocks of flats. The solution – building renovation

Around 75 percent of residential buildings, schools, and hospitals in the Republic of Moldova were constructed over 40 years ago and are energy inefficient. Thermal energy losses can exceed 60%, leading to higher utility bills. To address this issue, the government plans to implement a gradual building renovation strategy, which is expected to be completed by 2050.

Plahotniuc extradition halted by Romanian forgery probe

Vladimir Plahotniuc is under investigation in Romania for forgery, prompting the Greek Ministry of Justice to suspend his extradition to Moldova. A Greek legal source, who spoke to Reuters on the condition of anonymity, reported that the former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova is also expected to provide explanations to a Greek prosecutor regarding this case.