PN deputies request Prosecutor’s Office data on potential gas purchase investigations

Members of the "Our Party" (PN) parliamentary faction are seeking information from the Prosecutor's Office regarding the ongoing investigations into the acquisition of energy resources from 2021 to 2025.

Local firm exports wines to US under French brand; millions in damages

A Moldovan company allegedly produced and exported wine branded as French to the United States of America (USA). Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme involving copyright infringement, with estimated damages of around five million lei.

Millions of rubles deposited at PromsvyazBank; RISE Moldova: Marina Tauber and Ilan Shor failed to declare them

Former MP Marina Tauber reportedly has over half a million dollars deposited in a Russian bank that is under international sanctions and linked to Kremlin-associated circles. This information comes from an investigation published by RISE Moldova, which claims that this amount is not included in her most recent asset declaration.

National roads under constant watch; night interventions on several sectors

Traffic on national public roads is underway this morning under cold-season conditions, according to the National Roads Administration. The agency reports that overnight, intervention teams patrolled and continuously monitored all road sectors, responding promptly wherever necessary.

Almost 300 million lei requested for the opening of 102 new nurseries

A total of over 298 million lei has been requested from the National Fund for Regional and Local Development (FNDRL) to support the establishment of 102 nurseries. This funding request is part of the third edition of the National Program titled "Public nursery services - employed parents, children in nurseries."

“Kuliok” case: Vladimir Plahotniuc forcibly brought and questioned at Supreme Court of Justice as witness

After several postponements and a refusal to voluntarily appear in court, Vladimir Plahotniuc was forcibly brought to the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) hearing on February 17 in the "kuliok" case, where he is a witness.

The national campaign to promote reading returns to the "Ion Creangă" Library

The National Library for Children "Ion Creangă" has launched the 15th edition of its national campaign to promote reading, titled "Let's read together!" This year, the project features six books aimed at different age groups, authored by Claudia Partole, Ianoș Țurcanu, Radmila Popovici, Maria Ivanov, Paula Erizanu, and Val Butnaru.

Almost 150-year-old letter found inside the monument in front of the Palace of Culture

A real time capsule was discovered in Iași. It contains a letter that is nearly 150 years old, hidden inside the statue of Stephen the Great and Saint. The artifact was found during restoration work on the monument and serves as a testament to those who constructed the statue.

Antidepressant availability rises; authorities call it a “moderate trend”, experts warn of risks

The import and consumption of antidepressant drugs have been rising in the Republic of Moldova. In the past year, nearly 1.3 million boxes were sold in pharmacies across the country, representing a 17 percent increase compared to 2022, according to data from the Medicines Agency.

Kidnapped Ukrainian girl reunited with her mother after four months of international search

A three-year-old girl, who was wanted internationally by Interpol, was found in Cahul by officers from the Sud Regional Directorate of the General Inspectorate for Migration. The child had been taken by her father in October 2025 due to a family conflict and was illegally removed from Ukraine.

Sângerei fire destroys outbuilding; owner hospitalized with head and chest burns

On the evening of February 16, a residential house on Stamatin Str. in the town of Sângerei caught fire. Several fire crews responded quickly to locate and extinguish the flames, as there was a risk of the fire spreading to nearby homes.

Property values rise up to 15× in some areas; over 2,000 owners file appeals

More than 2,000 people have filed appeals, challenging the results of the national real estate valuation and revaluation process. As a result, owners of more than one million properties in the Republic of Moldova found their properties more expensive.