Moldova accelerates local government reform through voluntary amalgamation

The Moldovan government has launched a new round of public consultations to accelerate the consolidation of local administrations. Secretary General Alexei Buzu announced on Tuesday that the reform aims to replace fragmented bureaucracy with resilient municipal hubs capable of delivering high-quality public services.

EU-aligned rail reform: Moldova splits state carrier to unlock infrastructure subsidies

The Republic of Moldova is set to finalize a comprehensive restructuring of its state-owned railway, Calea Ferată a Moldovei (CFM), by the first half of 2026.

Food safety alert: ANSA rejects imported tea containing prohibited chemicals

Aproape 5.5 tone de ceai destinate consumatorilor din R. Moldova au fost reținute la frontieră, după ce analizele de laborator au demonstrat că produsul nu respectă standardele de siguranță alimentară. Agenția Națională pentru Siguranța Alimentelor (ANSA) a dispus returnarea lotului de ceai către producător.

Prisoner extorts woman from behind bars: 12-year sentence for systematic blackmail

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after extorting €34,000 (approx. 666,400 MDL) from a woman over a six-year period. The defendant used sexually explicit images to blackmail the victim, even forcing her to purchase a vehicle for him following his release from a previous jail term.

Convicted police colonel claims political persecution in Plahotniuc-linked ghost employment case

Valeriu Cojocaru, the former head of Moldova’s Special Operations Directorate (DOS), confirmed he is currently in Hungary after being sentenced to three years in prison on January 19.

Chisinau allocates €255,000 to save the historic 184-year-old Triumphal Arch

Moldovan authorities have announced an extensive restoration project for the Triumphal Arch in central Chisinau, allocating €255,000 (approx. 5 million MDL) to repair the structural damage accumulated over decades.

Radev triggers constitutional process with surprise resignation in Bulgaria

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced his resignation on Monday, January 19, nearly a year before his mandate was set to expire in January 2027.

From social media to Auschwitz: The global push to never forget the Holocaust

The World Jewish Congress (WJC) has officially launched its annual #WeRemember international campaign to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27. The global initiative seeks to honor the victims of the Shoah while highlighting the rising dangers of antisemitism, hatred, and historical revisionism.

The end of under-16 scrolling? Europe follows Australia’s hardline tech ban

The European Parliament is convening this Tuesday, January 20, to debate a standardized EU-wide social media age limit of 16. The proposal aims to curb AI-generated deepfakes and sexual exploitation while mandating parental consent for users aged 13 to 16.

"I'm not obliged to think of peace": Trump escalates Greenland pressure on Denmark and EU

U.S. President Donald Trump has linked his renewed strategic offensive to seize control of Greenland to his failure to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking to NBC News, Trump suggested that since he was passed over for the award, he is no longer "obliged to think simply in terms of peace," but rather what is "good and right for the United States."

Foreign Minister Popsoi confirms Moldova’s exit from CIS agreements is headed to Parliament

Moldova is officially finalizing its withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The legal documents required to terminate the founding agreements are currently undergoing final review and will soon reach Parliament for ratification.

PM Alexandru Munteanu and Deputy PM Eugeniu Osmochescu attend Davos Forum

The Republic of Moldova will be represented at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu, who serves as the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization. The two officials will participate in the forum from January 19 to January 22, as announced by the Government.