The unrecognized authorities in Tiraspol claim that they do not have information about the presence of convicted MP Alexandr Nesterovschi in the region. The reaction came after the director of the Intelligence and Security Service of the Republic of Moldova, Alexandru Musteață, stated that the member of the Parliament was on the left bank of the Nistru, where he arrived with the support of the Russian Embassy in Chisinau.

The justice reform in the Republic of Moldova is nearing its final stage, and the institutions are more functional today than "a few years ago," said President Maia Sandu on Radio Moldova's "La 360 de grade" program. The head of state argues that, although significant progress has been made, the process must continue to ensure a clean and efficient judicial system.

"*It is, in fact, for Moldovan authorities to investigate. We have complete trust", said the spokesperson for foreign affairs and security of the European Commission, Anitta Hipper. The European official was asked by the media from Chisinau to comment on the investigations of the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) regarding the direct involvement of the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Moldova in the transportation of MP Alexandr Nesterovschi to the Transnistrian region and his taking under the protection of the Russian special services.

The justice reform in the Republic of Moldova is nearing its final stage, and the institutions are more functional today than "a few years ago," said President Maia Sandu on Radio Moldova's "La 360 de grade" program. The head of state argues that, although significant progress has been made, the process must continue to ensure a clean and efficient judicial system.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today sent a note to the ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, declaring three embassy employees as undesirable persons in the Republic of Moldova.

"*In fact, the Moldovan authorities must investigate. We have full confidence. If it turns out to be true, it falls within the Russian propaganda and concrete actions in the Russian textbooks to interfere in the affairs of other countries and destabilize, including the Gagauz region and the whole of Moldova. We are in full solidarity with the Moldovan authorities, and we are working on the resilience of Moldovan society," commented the spokesperson of the European Commission, Anitta Hipper, to the question of the reporter Iulia Sarivan from Jurnal TV.

"The Moldovan authorities must investigate. We have full confidence," said the spokesperson for the European Commission, Anitta Hipper, commenting on the situation related to the Nesterovschi case. The European official was asked by the Chisinau press to comment on the investigations of the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) regarding the direct involvement of the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Moldova in the transportation of MP Alexandr Nesterovschi to the Transnistrian region and his taking under the protection of the Russian special services.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today sent a note to the ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, declaring three embassy employees as undesirable persons in the Republic of Moldova.

The Republic of Moldova is considering creating gas reserves by exploiting Ukraine's underground gas deposits. The interest was voiced by Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu during his recent working visit to Kiev. The development of alternative gas supply routes, electricity supply, energy market integration, and the energy security of both nations were among the issues discussed during the talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Gherman Galushchenko.

Athletes from the Kyokushin Budokan Karate Club in Florești represented the Republic of Moldova at the prestigious competition. Of the 5 Moldovans who competed in the tournament, 2 won gold medals.

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau reacts to the accusations launched by the Director of the Intelligence and Security Service of the Republic of Moldova, Alexandru Musteață, regarding Moscow's interference in the country's internal affairs. In a statement issued on Monday, March 31, the diplomatic mission qualifies the Moldovan official's statements as "unfounded and unacceptable insinuations" and states that the Moldovan side has not yet submitted any official request for legal assistance, either under the 1993 bilateral agreement or within the framework of the 2002 CIS convention.

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, condemns the involvement of the Russian Federation in the case of defected deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi, who, according to the Intelligence and Security Service, would have benefited from support from Moscow to evade the execution of his prison sentence. The head of state qualifies these actions as "unfriendly" and accuses the Kremlin of "interference in the justice of the Republic of Moldova". Invited to the show "La 360 de grade" on Radio Moldova, Maia Sandu declared that Chisinau will respond with firm decisions to this interference.

Over 7,400 applications for children's enrollment in the first grade were submitted online by parents through the eșcoală.chișinău.md platform, announced the deputy head of the Education Directorate, Andrei Pavaloi. According to him, the number of online files increased by over 700 compared to the previous week.

The convicted MP Alexandr Nesterovschi is currently in the Transnistrian region, where he arrived with the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) announced. Alexandru Musteața, the SIS director, claims that the operation is a component of a hybrid aggression mechanism that Russia has orchestrated against the Republic of Moldova.

Member of Parliament Irina Lozovan, accused of receiving $30,000 from fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor to bribe the mayor of Ocnita, was sentenced to 6 years in prison. The sentence was handed down by magistrates of the Buiucani Court. Her husband, investigated in the same case, was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

The convicted MP Alexandr Nesterovschi is currently in the Transnistrian region, where he arrived with the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) announced. Alexandru Musteața, the SIS director, claims that the operation is a component of a hybrid aggression mechanism that Russia has orchestrated against the Republic of Moldova.

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, comes to the Radio Moldova studio for an open discussion about justice, fugitive politicians, and the country's European path.

Chairpersons of the Nordic and Baltic Foreign Affairs Committee are paying a joint visit to the Republic of Moldova from March 31 to April 1. The discussions will focus on topics related to regional foreign and security policy and the challenges faced by the Republic of Moldova in the process of accession to the European Union, reads a statement from the Parliament.

In the heart of Sîngerei district, a family-owned bakery has successfully transformed tradition into success over the years.

Moldovans in the diaspora, foreign nationals, and working students will be able to pursue undergraduate and master's degrees remotely and with reduced attendance in higher education institutions in Moldova.

A small aircraft flying from Iowa to Minnesota crashed into a house in Brooklyn Park, a suburb of Minneapolis, on Saturday, March 29.

The National Reunification Platform has been launched in Chișinău as a civic and political initiative aimed at bringing together intellectuals from the Republic of Moldova to promote Romanian identity in Bessarabia.

Heavy traffic is currently building up at the Sculeni-Sculeni Border Crossing on the way out of the Republic of Moldova. Around 80 vehicles are in a queue, creating significant congestion.

On Saturday, March 29, Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, announced the composition of the country's new government, according to AFP.

In relation to the transition to the new technological process for the issuance of the new identity card, the Agency for Public Services announces that, on March 31 and April 1, no identity card applications will be processed.

The Republic of Moldova has recently opened General Consulates in Chicago and Sacramento, USA, to provide more accessible services to Moldovan citizens living in the United States.

Ukraine will request modifications to the economic agreement previously proposed by the U.S. President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, March 29, citing sources close to the discussions.

Two people were killed, and 25 others, including five children, were injured following a Russian Shahed drone attack on the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Discussions about the situation in the Transnistrian region are justified, but they risk slipping into a divisive agenda imposed by external forces, particularly when ideal solutions are elusive.

International teams have arrived in Myanmar to aid in search and rescue operations for those missing after Friday's powerful earthquake, which claimed over 1,600 lives, the BBC reports.Among these teams are those from China and Hong Kong, equipped with specialized equipment and trained search dogs. India is also among the nations providing aid.

Smoking will be prohibited in additional public areas, and fines for rule violations will be raised.

President Maia Sandu participated in a seedling planting event near Negureni, in the Telenești district, on Friday.

In a gesture of ecological responsibility, several pupils, students, and professors from Chisinau and Dubasari participated in a tree-planting initiative on the banks of the Nistru River.

Dorival Junior has been dismissed as the head coach of Brazil’s national football team.

Tens of thousands gathered in Istanbul on Saturday to protest the arrest and imprisonment of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the leading political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Over the course of last night, Russia launched a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine, deploying more than 170 drones, including over 100 of the "Shahed" type, targeting the regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi.

The "Codru" Engineer Battalion of the National Army has received a batch of equipment from the United States Government through the Humanitarian Demining Assistance Program.

Moldovan citizens who have individual health insurance can pay their mandatory health insurance premiums on March 29 and 30, even on weekends, using the government electronic payment service Mpay, as reported by the National Health Insurance Company.

The Republic of Moldova has successfully completed the bilateral screening process with the European Commission on Chapter 10 – Information Society and Media, marking a key milestone in its EU accession negotiations.

The Republic of Moldova will officially transition to daylight saving time overnight from Saturday, March 29, to Sunday, March 30.

Declining exports, multi-million losses, and thousands of employees placed on temporary leave. The year 2006 was devastating for the wine sector, which lost its main market, Russia, after Moscow's first embargo on Moldovan wines.

President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that Ukraine would reject any agreement on mineral resource rights that might endanger its EU integration.

Norway will allocate over $285 million for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Moldova in 2025, the Norwegian government announced, according to The Kyiv Independent.

Two general consulates of the Republic of Moldova will be inaugurated in the US on March 29, during the working visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, and the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu. The first will be opened in Sacramento and the second in Chicago, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Legislative from Chișinău.

During his first official visit to the country, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp spoke with President Maia Sandu about the Republic of Moldova's efforts to promote social cohesion, good interethnic understanding, and the preservation of minority languages and cultures within a democratic and inclusive framework.

Evghenia Guțul, the governor of Gagauzia, was put under 20 days of preventive arrest. On Friday, March 28, the magistrates of the Ciocana-based Chișinău Court approved a decision to that effect.She runs the risk of avoiding the criminal investigation team and showing up in court. Adrian Scutaru, the prosecutor, stated that she could therefore take any number of actions that would adversely affect the criminal investigation's progress and the way evidence is administered in a way that suits her.The governor’s lawyer, Sergiu Moraru, told journalists that his client does not plead guilty and has not committed any violation.

The Moldovan Post Office is warning citizens about a new scam attempt involving sending fake emails (phishing), in which the name of the institution is illegally used. The purpose of these messages is to obtain personal and banking data from users, under deceptive pretexts.

The General Inspectorate of Border Police's entry ban into the Republic of Moldova was challenged by Russian musician Filip Kirkorov in the Supreme Court of Justice. According to the court portal, the application was registered on March 19.

The Civil Aeronautical Authority of the Republic of Moldova (AAC) has announced that Moldovan citizens and EU citizens, including those with Romanian citizenship, will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) in order to enter the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) as of April 2, 2025.

The court hearing scheduled to consider the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office's request to apply a 30-day preventive arrest to Bashkan Evghenia Guțul of Gagauzia has been postponed. The decision is to be ruled on Monday, March 31. Even so, in front of the Chisinau Court based in Buiucani, dozens of Bashkan's supporters gathered and demanded her release.Bashkan Evghenia Guțul was brought before the magistratesThe Bashkan of Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul, was escorted to the Chișinău Court based in Ciocana, where magistrates are to examine the requests for preventive arrest for 30 days. Guțul did not make any statements to the media. Meanwhile, dozens of people gathered in front of the court and demanded the release of the Bashkan, chanting "Down with Maia Sandu!" and "We stand with Guțul!".