France pledges continued economic support for Moldova as AFD investments hit €208 million

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and French Minister for Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier announced a major economic mission to Chișinău scheduled for March 2026. The agreement was reached on Thursday, January 22, during a bilateral meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Cyber-fraud alert: Scammers impersonating mobile providers in Cahul

Police in the southern Moldovan city of Cahul documented five major phone scams in a single day, reporting total financial losses of €39,070 (approx. 765,800 MDL).

Moldovan judges keep former power broker Plahotniuc in custody until late February

A Chisinau court extended the preventive detention of former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc for an additional 30 days on Wednesday. The ruling ensures the high-profile defendant will remain in custody until at least February 22, 2026.

Soroca magistrate's return to bench denied amid DUI and conduct allegations

The Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) has rejected an appeal by Judge Ghenadie Tocaiuc to resume his duties at the Soroca Court. The magistrate remains suspended as he faces a criminal investigation for driving under the influence (DUI).

Moldovan authorities evacuate village after armed drone crash

Moldovan police have confirmed that a drone discovered on the morning of January 22 in the village of Crocmaz, Ștefan Vodă district, is armed with a live explosive device. The General Inspectorate of Police has established a security perimeter and ordered the immediate evacuation of nearby residents as experts prepare for a controlled detonation.

Moldova dismisses FSB espionage claims as public manipulation attempt

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a Russian citizen in Moscow, alleging the individual was acting as an agent for the Moldovan special services. The FSB claims the suspect was on a mission to undermine Russian national security when detained.

Moldova faces scrutiny over labor rights violations while holding Council of Europe Presidency

The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) has released its 2025 conclusions, revealing significant gaps in how 45 signatory states, including the Republic of Moldova, implement the European Social Charter.

Traditional Transnistria reintegration is dead: Chiveri outlines new 'quiet' alignment path

Moldovan Vice Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, announced a major shift in the country's approach to the Transnistrian conflict. During a broadcast on Moldova 1 on January 21, Chiveri stated that traditional reintegration plans are no longer feasible due to Tiraspol’s refusal to engage in dialogue and the volatile regional geopolitical landscape.

Chisinau negotiates transit through Transnistria as ice blocks Molovata ferry

Moldovan authorities have secured a fragile compromise with Tiraspol to ensure food and medicine reach the Cocieri plateau after thick ice halted the Molovata ferry. The river crossing, the only direct link to the region that bypasses separatist checkpoints, was suspended on January 14 due to extreme temperatures.

Chisinau supports 75,000 Transnistrian citizens as energy uncertainty threatens breakaway enclave

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, warned on January 21 that the risk of a total natural gas cutoff in the Transnistria region remains critical. The breakaway enclave has operated under a state of economic emergency for over a year, triggered by geopolitical shifts and energy sector blockades.

Trump's Arctic ambitions: New US-NATO deal replaces trade threats

U.S. President Donald Trump backed away from plans to impose trade tariffs on several European nations on Wednesday, ending a standoff linked to his interest in Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the American leader explicitly excluded the use of force and signaled a potential deal with Western allies regarding Arctic security and resources.

Holocaust education week: Moldovan students to engage in nationwide commemorative activities

Moldovan schools will observe Holocaust Remembrance Day from January 26 to 30, 2026, through a series of educational and commemorative events. The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) issued a nationwide directive urging schools to promote tolerance and critical understanding of recent history.