Ex-mayor of Băcioi sentenced to 8 years in prison and fined 150,000 lei

The former mayor of Băcioi, a suburb of the capital, was sentenced to an additional eight years in prison for passive corruption. He has also been ordered to pay a fine of 150,000 lei and will be prohibited from holding public office for five years. Vitalie Șalari is currently outside the Republic of Moldova and is being tried in absentia.

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: TRM organized consultations with local artists

Teleradio-Moldova (TRM) has initiated discussions with the country's artistic community regarding potential participation in next year's Eurovision Song Contest.

'Their experience is needed here,' says Maia Sandu, promising new diaspora return initiative

President Maia Sandu announced the launch of a new program aimed at Moldovan citizens living in the diaspora who wish to return home. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to harness human potential and boost the national economy. The program will complement existing government initiatives, including the Return Assistance Service and various financing programs for business start-up and development, such as PARE 1+2.

National Wine Day: Grand Prize approved by authorities

Chisinau will host the 24th edition of National Wine Day this weekend, on October 4 and 5. The event will gather 106 wineries from all regions of the country and thousands of visitors in the Great National Assembly Square. Traditionally, the authorities will award the Grand Prize for outstanding merits in the winemaking field, a decision in this regard being approved on Wednesday, October 1, by the Government.

"Educator of the Year", "Teacher of the Year" and "Professor of the Year", awarded on October 4

The most outstanding educators in the Republic of Moldova will receive the titles "Educator of the Year," "Teacher of the Year," and "Professor of the Year" in celebration of Teachers' Day, which occurs annually on October 5.

EcoVoucher program delivers energy-efficient appliances to over 2,200 families

More than 2,200 families in the Republic of Moldova are starting the cold season with new energy-efficient refrigerators and washing machines, thanks to the government's EcoVoucher program. During the fifth session of this year, which took place from September 12 to 29, a total of 2,217 vouchers were redeemed. Of these, 1,938 vouchers were awarded to families with children, while 279 were issued to families consisting of seniors aged 63 and older.

PM Dorin Recean: We must complete justice reform

“Let’s not be overly optimistic, because I don’t believe the Kremlin will simply leave us alone,” Prime Minister Dorin Recean cautioned at the beginning of the government meeting on October 1, just three days after the parliamentary elections. He expressed gratitude to citizens for their participation in the vote and praised state institutions for successfully defending the integrity of the electoral process against attempts at external interference.

Igor Grosu met in Bucharest with Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan

Igor Grosu is currently in Bucharest, where he met with Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The visit was announced by Grosu, the leader of the Action and Solidarity Party, on social media and was also confirmed by Parliament. However, it has not been specified whether Igor Grosu is in Romania as the party president or as the president of the 11th legislature, which continues its mandate until the results of the September 28 elections are confirmed and the new deputies are validated.

PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025 | Forty millionaires among future MPs; men to dominate again

The citizens of the Republic of Moldova elected a new Parliament on September 28. According to preliminary data from the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), this Parliament could have five factions, with one expected to hold the majority.

Secretary General Artur Mija steps down, citing need for a political break

Artur Mija, the Secretary General of the Government and the Secretary General of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), has announced his resignation from both positions after a decade of political activity. He stated that the decision was made prior to the electoral campaign and is a personal choice. His resignation was approved during a government meeting on October 1, and Prime Minister Dorin Recean publicly thanked him for his activity.

No contamination risk for Moldova after incident at southern Ukraine nuclear plant

There are no risks of radioactive contamination in the Republic of Moldova, according to the General Inspectorate for Emergencies, following the incident at the nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.

Expert praises Maia Sandu as best president, criticizes Parliament as weak link

With a pro-European mandate, the new legislative has the responsibility of establishing a stable political and institutional balance. In light of previous shortcomings, constitutional expert Alexandru Tănase emphasizes the need for a significant change in the current composition of Parliament to effectively address the political challenges ahead.