Vlad Plahotniuc, summoned as a witness in the “Kuliok” case, in which Igor Dodon is implicated

MoldovaLive, 10 December 2025 18:10

Anti-corruption prosecutors requested that Vlad Plahotniuc testify as a witness in the “Kuliok” case, in which they accuse Igor Dodon. They submitted the request on Wednesday during a Supreme Court of Justice session, but the judges did not examine it because the session was postponed. At the end of November, the court restarted the case […] The post Vlad Plahotniuc, summoned as a witness in the “Kuliok” case, in which Igor Dodon is implicated appeared first on Moldova.

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Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Dorin Recean received one of Ukraine’s highest state distinctions, the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, First Class. The ceremony took place today at the Embassy of Ukraine in Chisinau, where Ambassador Paun Rohovei presented the award on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people. […] The post High distinction for Dorin Recean: Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, awarded by the Ukrainian president appeared first on Moldova.
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6 December 2025
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5 December 2025
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The experience accumulated by Moldova in countering the hybrid war waged by the Russian Federation should be studied and adopted by EU member states, Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan said in Chisinau. According to him, “we have much to learn from Moldova,” noting that the tactics used by Moscow in the country could be applied in […] The post MEP Siegfried Muresan: The EU Should Learn From Moldova’s Experience in Countering Russia’s Hybrid Warfare appeared first on Moldova.
17:00
The Russian House in Chisinau will officially stop operating in July 2026. According to Moldovan diplomats, once the agreement governing the activity of the cultural and science center is terminated, several administrative procedures will follow, after which the document will no longer have legal effect starting 4 July 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has […] The post The Russian House in Chisinau to Cease Operations in July 2026 appeared first on Moldova.
14:50
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14:10
Moldova must accelerate efforts to transpose EU standards into national legislation, MP Marcel Spatari stated following the meeting of the EU–Republic of Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee. Speaking at a press conference alongside MEP Siegfried Muresan, Spatari emphasized that Moldova continues to face hybrid attacks from Russia. A joint declaration was adopted during the meeting, calling […] The post Spatari and Muresan, statements in Chisinau: Moldova must accelerate the transposition of EU standards appeared first on Moldova.
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Moldova’s path toward European Union membership will not be affected by the situation in the Transnistrian region, Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan stated in an interview with IPN. According to him, the overarching goal of Moldova’s European integration is to ensure security on both banks of the Nistru River. Muresan stressed that the foreign troops illegally […] The post Muresan: Moldova’s accession to the EU will not be hindered by the situation in the Transnistrian region appeared first on Moldova.
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The Republic of Moldova will once again host the final tournament of a European championship, after UEFA announced that EURO U17 in 2029 will take place in our country. The decision was made on Thursday by the UEFA Executive Committee, which approved the candidacy submitted by the Moldovan Football Federation. The UEFA Under-17 European Championship […] The post Moldova will host EURO U17 in 2029 appeared first on Moldova.
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu confirmed during a program on a private television station that the Government is preparing to introduce additional taxes or regulations for parcels ordered from platforms such as Temu, Shein, AliExpress, and other similar marketplaces. He said that the authorities are discussing the issue with the Ministry of Finance and that the […] The post Prime Minister Munteanu confirms: The government is preparing taxes for parcels from Temu, Shein, or AliExpress appeared first on Moldova.
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A total of 35 individuals are being prosecuted for preparing mass disturbances and disorders in Moldova. According to the General Police Inspectorate (IGP), an organized group has allegedly acted since last July with direct intent and in exchange for financial benefits to carry out large-scale illegal activities under the supervision of foreign instructors at a […] The post 35 Individuals Investigated for Alleged Plot to Incite Mass Disturbances in Moldova appeared first on Moldova.
4 December 2025
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The United States of America will provide Moldova with 130 million dollars for the Straseni–Gutinas power line. The U.S. Embassy in Chisinau announced that the acting Deputy Chief of Mission, Elizabeth Lawrence, discussed the project with the Ministers of Energy and Environment. Representatives of the American business community also participated in the meeting with Dorin […] The post The USA offers $130 million for the Straseni–Gutinas line. American businessmen discussed with Hajder and Junghietu appeared first on Moldova.
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European Union representatives and Moldovan officials discussed support for the Republic of Moldova on its path to European integration and reviewed the country’s progress in preparing to open accession negotiations during the meeting of the EU–Republic of Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee in Chisinau. A delegation of the European Parliament, led by MEP Siegfried Muresan, participated […] The post The European Parliament reaffirms its support for the country’s European path. Muresan: We support Moldova now and in the future appeared first on Moldova.
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Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin urged citizens not to touch or move fallen drones or similar objects and stressed that anyone who discovers such items must immediately call 112. Her warning followed a police intervention on 3 December in the locality of Pepeni, in northern Sângerei district, where officers removed drone components that a local resident […] The post Interior Minister Warns Public After Drone Incident in Pepeni: Citizens Urged Not to Touch Fallen Aerial Objects appeared first on Moldova.
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The Government approved the draft State Budget Law for 2026, promoted as the “Budget of Responsible Investments,” but the document raises questions about the sustainability of public finances. Although the Executive claims it is modernizing the economy and increasing competitiveness, the budget presents a massive deficit of 20.9 billion lei and shows a heightened dependence […] The post Budget 2026, approved: Record deficit and increased dependence on external assistance appeared first on Moldova.
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Former Moldovan Defense Minister Anatol Șalaru says the North Atlantic Alliance must remain united to prevent Vladimir Putin from dividing Europe. Speaking on RLIVE TV’s “Realitatea te priveste,” the former official stressed that Ukraine is also fighting on behalf of the European Union, stopping the Russian leader from annexing additional countries and installing pro-Kremlin governments […] The post Anatol Salaru on RLIVE TV: Moldovans should know that NATO has not occupied any country appeared first on Moldova.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi emphasized in an interview with the CNN that the security risks generated by the Russian Federation’s aggression in the region remain high, as Russian drones continue to violate European airspace, including that of the Republic of Moldova. When the interviewer asked whether Europe and NATO are responding firmly enough […] The post Russia continues to violate European airspace. Popsoi, on the CNN: Investments in security “are a step in the right direction” appeared first on Moldova.
11:00
The IPN sources report that the Government is expected to appoint Victor Chirila as the Republic of Moldova’s ambassador to Ukraine, while Mihai Mitu may assume the post of ambassador to Romania. The authorities recently recalled Chirila from his position as ambassador to Bucharest, and Mitu currently serves as a state secretary at the Ministry […] The post Source: Victor Chirila could be appointed Moldova’s ambassador to Ukraine, and Mihai Mitu to Romania appeared first on Moldova.
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