Czech President Petr Pavel welcomed with military honors at the Presidency

Czech President Petr Pavel, who is on an official visit to the Republic of Moldova, was welcomed on Thursday, March 20, by President Maia Sandu, during a ceremony with military honors at the Presidency. 7:17 Czech President Petr Pavel on his first official visit to Chisinau The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, is paying his first official visit to the Republic of Moldova today, March 20. He will be welcomed in Chisinau by President Maia Sandu, during an official ceremony organised at the Presidency. During the visit, the two heads of state will discuss the support provided by the Czech Republic to the Republic of Moldova, bilateral relations and the prospects for European integration. At 10:20, Sandu and Petr Pavel will hold a joint press conference.

Renewable energy production in the Republic of Moldova reached a record level on March 18

A new record in renewable energy production in the Republic of Moldova. On March 18, 29% of the energy consumed came from renewable sources, the Ministry of Energy informs. This refers only to Tuesday, when there were favorable weather conditions, but the average for 2024 was 16.7%.

Ambassador Lilian Darii summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry

A firm protest note was submitted to the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Moscow, Lilian Darii, regarding the incident at the Russian Embassy in Chisinau, reads a press release of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

First Moldovan apples are exported to India

Moldovan apples are being exported to the Indian market. The first commercial delivery has set off for Mumbai, India, from the village of Bilicenii Vechi, Singerei district. The fruits will reach their destination in three months at most. According to the authorities, the Indian market is one of the biggest with approximately 1.4 billion consumers and a large export potential.

Political analyst: The Russian Federation still does not want a lasting ceasefire

Expectations for the phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were high, yet, the results were low, political analyst Victor Juc said on Radio Moldova's "Zi de Zi" show. In his opinion, the Russian Federation does not want a lasting ceasefire.

RISE investigation: Ilan Șor's hidden villa in Russia, near Dmitri Peskov's residence

The family of the former mayor of Orhei and deputy, Ilan Șor, owns an impressive villa in one of the most exclusive areas in Russia, the locality of Rozhdestvenno, Barvikha, near Moscow, reveals an investigation conducted by RISE Moldova. The property was not declared during the time when Șor held public office in the Republic of Moldova, and integrity inspectors claim that he did not include several properties in his statements on property.

CSM approved the request of the General Prosecutor for criminal proceedings against some judges

The Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) approved the request of the General Prosecutor, Ion Munteanu, regarding the undertaking of criminal investigations against certain judges, including raids, detention, forced bringing, and preventive arrest. The decision was made following today's meeting, March 19, which was held behind closed doors.

Deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi, sentenced to 12 years in prison for passive corruption and illegal financing of a political party

Independent deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi has been sentenced to 12 years of imprisonment in a closed-type penitentiary, having been found guilty of passive corruption, preparation, and acceptance of funding for a political party from an organized criminal group. The sentence was pronounced on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, by the magistrate Alexandru Negru, in the absence of the defendant.

Money laundering from international fraud schemes: Two men, including an Italian, arrested in Chișinău

The authorities of the Republic of Moldova, in collaboration with those of Italy dismantled a cross-border network involved in money laundering and fraud, the Police announced. Officers of the Economic Crimes Investigation Department and the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Investigation Inspectorate (INI), together with PCCOCS prosecutors, raided several locations in Chisinau, including the offices of some companies and the homes of the suspects.

Raids: Four judges, a prosecutor, and three lawyers targeted in a corruption case

Prosecutors and anti-corruption officers are conducting around 30 searches in several localities in the Republic of Moldova as part of 12 criminal cases related to judicial corruption, the General Prosecutor's Office announced.

Swine fever outbreak in Anenii Noi: over two thousand animals were slaughtered

Over two thousand pigs were slaughtered this morning at the farm in Roșcani where swine fever was detected in over 65 thousand pigs. The announcement was made by government spokesman, Daniel Vodă at a press conference. According to him, the process of liquidating the outbreak is underway, according to the plan approved and coordinated, including by the Commission for Emergencies in Anenii Noi district. Currently, the situation is under control, but the risk of new outbreaks persists, which is why the authorities keep increasing vigilance measures, said the official.

Access restrictions in certain public places in Chișinău on March 20 in the context of the visit of the President of the Czech Republic

Access to certain public places in Chisinau will be temporarily restricted on March 20, 2025, between 08:00 and 16:00, in the context of the official visit of the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel.