Researchers from the Republic of Moldova, especially young people, can apply until April 4 to 5 scientific project competitions, with a total budget of over 60 million lei. These were launched today by the Ministry of Education and Research together with the National Agency for Research and Development. The projects will be evaluated in April-May, and the results will be validated in June.

Chisinau will continue to exert pressure on the so-called Tiraspol administration to comply with Moldovan legislation. The statement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean during a visit to the south of the country, in the context of natural gas deliveries to the Transnistrian region.

The Legislative and the Council of the European Union (EU) have reached an agreement on the Reform and Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova. The amount has been increased to 1.9 billion euros and represents the largest economic aid package proposed by the EU. The money, provided over two years, is intended to boost socio-economic reforms and strengthen the state's resilience. "The necessary steps have been taken by agreement of key European institutions, and negotiations on the final document were concluded yesterday. The European Parliament's vote will take place in early March, in Strasbourg," MEP Eugen Tomac told Moldova 1 TV.

A week after registration, the draft law on the set up of the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PACCO) was approved in first reading with the vote of 61 deputies out of 84 deputies present.

Romania has been facing an aggressive online disinformation campaign for several days, intending to induce panic among the population. Authorities in Bucharest have detected hundreds of fake messages distributed on the social networks Facebook and TikTok, the Romanian Ministry of National Defense (MApN) announced.

People who have completed a contribution period of at least 40 years will receive increased pensions, under a draft law approved today by Parliament in two readings. The document provides for an increase in the old-age pension to 3,300 lei per month.

Deputies today held a moment of silence in the Parliament session in memory of the victims of the war in Ukraine, which has been going on for almost three years. Photos of attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure were projected in the plenary. Speaker Igor Grosu strongly condemned Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, describing it as "illegal, immoral and criminal". He said that the purpose of this war is to impose the concept of "russkii mir" and restore an empire, at the cost of the lives of soldiers, women, children and the elderly.

The European Parliament (EP), the European Commission (EC) and the European Council have reached an agreement on the Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova. The announcement was made by Romanian MEP Dan Barna, who described the EU decision as a “historic moment” for our country.

President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean welcomed the approval of the 1.9 billion euro Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova by the European Union member states and the European Parliament. According to the authorities, the substantial new support will help accelerate reforms, boost the economy, and strengthen the country's resilience to current challenges.

Between February 10 and 19, 2025, nine new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) were confirmed in the Republic of Moldova. According to the National Food Safety Agency, during the same period, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) was also reported in wildlife in the village of Pîrîta, Dubăsari district.

Veronica Dragalin announced her intention to resign from the position of Chief Prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, so the next step is for the Prosecutor General to appoint an interim, and for the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) to approve or reject this appointment, with the interim lasting until the position is filled through a competition. This was announced by the Legal Resources Centre of Moldova (CRJM), which explained the legal steps of this procedure.

The Transnistrian region has exhausted its coal stocks from 2013 and needs 100 thousand tons to replenish its strategic reserves. This was announced by the self-proclaimed foreign minister of Tiraspol, Vitali Ignatiev, in an interview for a television station in Moscow.

Pharmacies in the Republic of Moldova are facing an acute shortage of Tamiflu, the main antiviral used in the treatment of influenza, while the number of respiratory infections and flu cases is experiencing an alarming increase. The Medicines and Medical Devices Agency stated for Teleradio-Moldova that high demand led to the depletion of stocks earlier than expected.

Mihail Ermurachi, the 74-year-old pensioner accused of insulting the “president of the Pridnestrovian Moldovan Republic (PMR) and Russian peacekeeping forces,” is free. This was announced by lawyer Vadim Vieru, program director of the Promo-LEX Association, on his Facebook page.

Economic agents will receive compensation for electricity by the end of 2025, not by March as previously announced. The decision was approved today by the Government, which allocated over 300 million lei, money provided by the EU. Also, the deadline for submitting the request was extended to 30 days from the date of issuance of the invoice.

In the context of this year's parliamentary elections, the risks of foreign involvement in the campaign, including through propaganda, voter corruption and destabilization of the situation are becoming increasingly evident, said the country's development partners at the Electoral Forum 2025, organized by civil society. Both government and opposition representatives argue that legislative changes are needed to make the electoral process transparent and to provide equal conditions for all contestants.

The new director of the National Institute of Justice (INJ), Ramona Strugariu, cannot begin her term because she does not have a residence and work permit in the Republic of Moldova. She requested a break until March 3 of this year to complete the necessary procedures.

People with at least 40 years of contribution will receive increased pensions of up to 3,300 lei. The government gave the green light to the draft law that provides for this. If approved, the measure will come into force on May 1.

The reorganization of specialized prosecutors' offices will continue, said Justice Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, after Veronica Dragalin announced her intention to resign from the position of head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA).

The president of the Ialoveni territorial organization of the former "Sor" Political Party was sent to trial. He is accused of complicity in the illegal financing of the party by an organized criminal group. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office completed the criminal investigation and sent the file to the court for examination.

The Minister-designate of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, took the oath of office on February 19, before President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean. The Head of State welcomed the new member of the Executive to the government team and pointed out that he was assuming responsibility for an extremely important, but also complicated, field for the Republic of Moldova.

Veronica Dragalin is resigning from the position of head of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office (PA). This was announced by Dragalin on the morning of February 19 on her Facebook page.

The famous Chirița from Bârzoieni will finally arrive in Paris, but also in Brussels, Frankfurt, and Milan. At the beginning of March, the longest-running and most colourful and humorous show of the Eugene Ionesco National Theatre, “Chirița in the Province,” after Vasile Alecsandri, will be performed in these four European cities. The European tour will take place within the framework of the “Cultural Diplomacy” project, supported by the Ministry of Culture.

The National Army has received a new shipment of military equipment from the U.S. government.

In 2025, 43 political parties in the Republic of Moldova are set to receive more than 62 million lei (~€3,000,000) from the national budget.

In an unprecedented meeting, senior officials from the United States and Russia convened on Tuesday at Diriyah Palace in Riyadh to discuss improving bilateral relations and negotiating a solution to end the war in Ukraine.

The Gagauz Autonomous Territory, a region heavily influenced by the Kremlin through Ilan Șor, is in the midst of a deep crisis.

The people of Gagauzia must understand that the Russian army never brings peace—only destruction and cynical disregard for the lives of those who support the Russian Federation.

Torrential rains that struck the southeastern United States over the weekend caused massive flooding, resulting in at least 10 fatalities.

The construction projects for the regional hospitals in Bălți and Cahul are making significant progress.

Four former board members of Social Bank, which collapsed due to a large-scale banking fraud, along with a company administrator, were sentenced today by the Chișinău Court for unlawfully issuing loans.

Moldova has secured a new victory in the international litigation over the concession of Chișinău International Airport, after the Svea Court of Appeal in Stockholm rejected, on February 14, the claim brought by Komaksavia Airport Invest Ltd (Cyprus) against the Moldovan state.

Starting in April, Moldova will enforce a new law restricting cash payments for high-value transactions to combat tax evasion and money laundering.

The media in Moldova has focused its attention on the resolution adopted by a "congress of deputies from all levels" in Gagauzia.

Romania was not invited to the Paris summit on Ukraine, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Two drones entered Moldova's airspace yesterday evening, three minutes apart. This incident comes just five days after several Russian drones flew over Moldova during a Russian airstrike on Ukraine.

The Nisporeni District Hospital has significantly reduced electricity costs thanks to a photovoltaic panel system installed at the end of 2023. Bills have decreased by over 30%, and the savings obtained are directed towards improving conditions for patients. Similar initiatives are being implemented in other public institutions, such as the "Red Cap" kindergarten in Drochia, where energy efficiency measures have transformed the building into a more comfortable and attractive space for over 200 children who attend the institution.

The Republic of Moldova is losing $22 million in financial support after the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, announced the cancellation of a $486 million fund intended for the "Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening", which also includes our country. The decision was communicated through a post on X.

In 2024, the number of foreign citizens who visited the Republic of Moldova through travel agencies increased by over 55 percent compared to 2023 and amounted to 67.6 thousand visitors. Most of the visitors were excursionists, meaning they came for a day of rest, recreation and leisure.

Former MP and scholar Dumitru Osipov died last night, at the age of 71. The sad news was announced by relatives and friends on social networks.

The security of the borders and communities of the Republic of Moldova, the intensification of collaboration between the Republic of Moldova and INTERPOL, as well as the country's European integration, were the main topics addressed by the delegation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) during bilateral meetings with officials from Germany, the Netherlands, and INTERPOL. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

One year after the death in prison of the Kremlin's main opponent, Alexei Navalny, his supporters are set to organize commemorative events on Sunday, including a visit to his grave in Moscow, despite the risk of reprisals from the authorities, AFP reports.

The participants in the congress of deputies and authorities of all levels in Comrat, convened today, adopted a resolution in which they demanded, among other things, the resumption of Chisinau-Moscow flights, although this is impossible because the airspace of Ukraine cannot be crossed due to the war provoked by the Russian Federation. They advocate for an address to the Venice Commission to annul the results of the presidential elections and the referendum on the country's accession to the European Union. Also, under the resolution, a request will be sent to the USA to examine how the Law on the special status of the Gagauzian Autonomous Region is being respected. The government in Chisinau rejects the accusations of non-respect for the region's autonomy and regards the congress's requests as an attempt at destabilization.

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, declared, after the Munich Security Conference, that a united Europe is the only path to peace, security, and prosperity and that peace in Ukraine "cannot be decided without Ukraine, nor Europe."

The Congress of Deputies from the Gagauz region was organized today in Comrat. Also, in front of the House of Culture where the event is taking place, the councilor of the bashcan, Mihail Vlah, brought people to watch the speeches on a screen mounted on the wall of the building.

A week after being placed on the international wanted list, Vladimir Plahotniuc, the former leader of the Democratic Party of the Republic of Moldova, appeared on the official Interpol website, among the internationally wanted persons.

The security situation in the region, the impact of the war in Ukraine on the Republic of Moldova and the necessary measures to increase the country's energy resilience were the topics discussed on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference by Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, during bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Poland, Lithuania, Iceland and Portugal.

Today, February 15, it turns 36 years since the end of the war in Afghanistan, a conflict in which over 12,500 Moldovans were sent to fight, and 301 never returned home. In this context, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, sent a commemorative message, recalling the sacrifice of veterans and the suffering of their families.

As many as 16 people were taken to hospital with various injuries after a bus on the Kiev-Chișinău route overturned and was thrown into a tree. According to the Police, the accident occurred this morning, around 05:00, on the R-14 route, near the village of Ciripcău, Florești district.

The new gas delivery scheme on the left bank of the Nistru: the opinions of experts, but also the final decision in the case of the President of the Constitutional Court, Domnica Manole versus the General Prosecutor's Office and the Ministry of Justice, are some of the press topics reviewed.