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Elite officers rescind mass resignation as Moldova probes landmark cryptocurrency corruption case
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (431+ words) Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin confirmed that officers from the National Investigation Inspectorate's (INI) organized crime division have rescinded their mass resignation. The team has returned to full operational capacity following the release of colleagues detained in a high-profile corruption probe....
Administrative reforms targeting fictitious residencies will not affect legal status or social benefits
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (423+ words) Moldovan citizens holding dual Romanian nationality will not lose their citizenship, personal identification numbers (CNP), or child social benefits if their Romanian identity cards are revoked. Silviu Gabriel Barbu, former head of the National Authority for Citizenship (ANC), clarified that…...
Quality over quantity: Moldovan bottled wine exports drive record value growth
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (370+ words) Despite severe climatic challenges in 2025, Moldova's wine industry has reported a landmark year. The national grape harvest surged by 35% compared to the previous year, with exports to the European Union now accounting for 60% of total volume. During the 10th National Wine…...
Pro-European PAS begins strategic vetting of cabinet members for 2027 Chisinau election
1+ day, 16+ min ago (335+ words) The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) is currently evaluating several high-profile candidates for the position of General Mayor of Chisinau. Vice President Dan Perciun confirmed that the internal shortlist includes Minister of Infrastructure Vladimir Bolea and Minister of Environment Gheorghe…...
Oil prices plunge 14% but Moldovan pumps await relief
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (422+ words) Moldova's energy regulator (ANRE) announced a price hike for fuel effective April 9, despite a significant 14% drop in global Brent crude prices following a US-Iran truce. Diesel will increase by 0. 79 MDL to reach "1. 78 (34. 98 MDL) per liter. Meanwhile, gasoline prices will rise by…...
Chisinau reinforces National Army through structured recruitment and budgetary growth
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (309+ words) The Moldovan Government approved on April 8 the enlistment of up to 1, 200 recruits for the National Army's spring cycle. The recruitment process, scheduled to begin this month, includes 10 candidates for short-term service. Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii emphasized that the induction is…...
Agriculture Ministry alerts antitrust authorities as fuel costs squeeze food prices
1+ day, 49+ min ago (387+ words) Food prices in Moldova are projected to rise by up to 10% due to escalating fuel costs, according to Agriculture Minister Ludmila Catlabuga. The Ministry has called for increased market competition and targeted social support to mitigate the impact on consumers....
The end of speculative buying: Mortgage reliance hits record 70% in Moldova's capital
1+ day, 27+ min ago (430+ words) The real estate market in Chisinau is undergoing a severe structural contraction, marked by a sharp decline in transactions and an unprecedented shift toward mortgage-backed buying. According to an analysis by economist Veaceslav Ioni" of IDIS "Viitorul," data from the…...
Over 3, 000 Moldovan households to receive energy-efficient appliances through new EU support round
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (275+ words) Nearly 3, 000 Moldovan households are set to receive modern household appliances through a new phase of the Eco Voucher Program. Launched on Monday, 30 March, the initiative is backed by the financial support of the European Union. To benefit from the subsidy,…...
Beyond rhetoric: The industrial and legal anchors of the transatlantic alliance
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (509+ words) Pentru a putea asculta acest audio v" rug"m s" activa'i Javascript sau s" face'i upgrade la browser While Donald Trump has repeatedly labeled NATO a "paper tiger," and Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggests a pivot after the Iranian…...