Moldova: Pension increase set for April 2025

Effective April 1, 2025, Moldovan pensioners and other beneficiaries will receive increased benefits.

Protest in Gagauzia after governor Evghenia Guțul’s detention

Several people gathered on Wednesday morning outside the headquarters of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia in Comrat to protest the detention of Evghenia Guțul, the Governor of Gagauzia.

Moldova’s national pretest: 58% pass rate with significant regional differences

Approximately 6 in 10 students passed the national pretest in mathematics conducted on February 27, 2025, as shown by data analyzed by the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation.

Evghenia Guțul detained over fraudulent electoral funds

Evghenia Guțul, the Governor of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) Gagauzia, was detained by the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) as a suspect in a criminal case involving the fraudulent management of electoral funds, illegal financing of candidates, and falsification of documents concerning the 2023 elections.

Gagauzia governor Evghenia Guțul detained at Chișinău Airport

The Governor of Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul, was detained for 72 hours at Chișinău Airport while attempting to leave the country.

EU driving license: digital, stricter rules enforced

The European Union is preparing major changes to driving licenses, following an agreement between the EU Parliament and Council to update the European directive.

U.S. reviews Romania's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program

On Tuesday, the U.S. government announced that it is reviewing Romania's recent inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to ensure that the country's security standards meet the program's strict requirements.

Evghenia Guțul faces prison for illegal financing of banned Șor Party

The Bashkan of Comrat, Evghenia Guțul, faces up to seven years in prison for her involvement in the illegal financing case of the former Șor Party, which has been banned.

Corneliu Durnescu steps down from Moldova 1 leadership

Corneliu Durnescu has resigned as Deputy General Director of Teleradio-Moldova after serving for three years as head of the public television channel Moldova 1.

Romania strengthens support for Moldova in energy, infrastructure

Romania remains a trusted partner of the Republic of Moldova and will continue to provide tangible support in key areas such as energy, infrastructure, and economic development.

U.S. and Ukraine hold talks in Saudi Arabia for potential ceasefire

Ukrainian and U.S. officials are holding another round of negotiations in the capital of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, BBC reports.

Moldova plans major railway reform: CFM restructuring ahead

Moldova’s state-owned railway company, Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM), will not be privatized but may undergo restructuring by splitting into two joint-stock companies—one responsible for railway infrastructure and the other for freight and passenger transport.