Russia dominates global internet censorship rankings with $11.9 billion economic hit
Moldova1,
9 January 2026 9:10
Russia has secured the top spot in the 2025 global rankings for internet censorship and shutdowns, according to the annual report by Top10VPN experts.
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Yesterday
18:10
Moldovan beekeepers faced their most challenging year in decades in 2025, as honey production plummeted to approximately 2,500 tons.
17:20
The White House is demanding a clear response from the Kremlin regarding a peace plan coordinated with Kyiv.
16:40
Moldova’s National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has officially suspended all imports of mixed poultry feed from Ukraine.
15:50
Energy analyst Sergiu Tofilat has formally urged the Parliamentary Commission for Economy, Budget, and Finance to hold public hearings regarding €1.68 million (approx. 33 million MDL) in unjustified procurement costs at Chisinau-Gaz.
15:10
Moldova’s top leadership has issued a sharp condemnation of Russia’s deployment of the Oreshnik ballistic missile during the January 9 strikes on Ukraine.
14:20
Washington is debating a proposal to offer substantial one-time payments to Greenland's residents as an incentive to separate from Denmark and join the United States.
13:40
German zoos have deployed emergency welfare protocols as heavy snowfall and temperatures as low as -17°C grip the country.
12:10
Chisinau municipal crews worked through the night and into the morning of January 9 to clear snow and ice from streets and sidewalks.
11:20
European Union ambassadors are meeting in Brussels today, January 9, to launch a fast-track procedure to approve the long-awaited Mercosur trade deal.
10:40
Lower heating bills and sustained comfort are the primary benefits for Andrei Gadîrca, a resident of Grigorăuca, after completing a state-subsidized energy retrofit of his home.
9:50
World champion Ilia Malinin is poised to make his highly anticipated Olympic debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
9:10
Russia has secured the top spot in the 2025 global rankings for internet censorship and shutdowns, according to the annual report by Top10VPN experts.
8:40
Moldova's General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) performed 88 emergency missions over the last 24 hours to assist citizens caught in hazardous winter weather.
More than 2 days ago
17:10
Moldovan police have issued a high-priority travel warning for the Negureni–Telenești highway on January 6.
16:30
The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) officially approved the integrity reports for two senior officials today, signaling a successful step in the nation’s ongoing judicial reform.
15:40
Putin orders "significant" tax hikes to stabilize Russia's struggling economy # Moldova1
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to ensure a "significant increase" in tax collection by 2026.
15:00
Chisinau prosecutors have indicted three public officials and a priest for allegedly defrauding over 70 grieving families at the St. Lazarus Cemetery.
14:10
Moldovan authorities have issued several letters rogatory—formal requests for international legal assistance—to track and seize the foreign assets of former Democratic Party MP Vladimir Andronachi.
13:20
The Moldovan government will continue its flagship EcoVoucher program in 2026 with a confirmed budget of €2.04 million (approx. 40 million MDL).
12:40
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán faces dual crisis as opposition leader Péter Magyar surges in 2026 election polls # Moldova1
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has once again drawn the ire of European capitals and EU institutions.
12:00
Thirty-five nations supporting Kyiv will gather in Paris on January 6 to accelerate a resolution to the war in Ukraine.
11:10
Moldova is struggling to fill medical vacancies in its rural districts as medical school graduates increasingly bypass positions outside the capital.
10:30
The high-profile trial of former Democratic Party leader Vlad Plahotniuc has entered an advanced stage. Moldova’s Anticorruption Prosecution Office (PA) expects a final verdict within this year.
9:40
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a U.S. federal court for the first time today following his capture, pleading not guilty to charges of narcoterrorism conspiracy and cocaine trafficking.
9:20
Moldovan student Nicolae Cernomaz excels in Foreign Service studies at Georgetown University Qatar # Moldova1
Nicolae Cernomaz, a graduate of the "Aristotel" Republican Theoretical High School in Chisinau, is carving a path toward a global diplomatic career.
8:40
Moldova's anti-corruption agency recovers €18.6m in 2025 as crackdown on Sor network intensifies # Moldova1
The Anti-Corruption Procuracy (PA) has reported a record-breaking year for asset recovery, with fines and confiscations exceeding €18.6 million (approx. 365 million MDL) in 2025.
5 January 2026
17:10
Moldovan consumers are expected to receive lower natural gas tariffs by late January 2026.
16:30
Chisinau municipal authorities have identified 85 children eligible for adoption at the start of 2026.
15:40
The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has upgraded Moldova's digital e-prescription system with 14 new functionalities.
15:00
Moldova secured 458,150 MWh of electricity to meet its national consumption needs in December 2025. The majority of this supply, totaling 65.46%, was sourced through international imports.
14:10
Plahotniuc faces former PM in court as Moldova’s 'stolen billion' case intensifies # Moldova1
Former Moldovan Prime Minister Iurie Leanca testified on Monday, January 5, at the Chisinau Court in the high-profile trial of Vladimir Plahotniuc.
13:30
Moldova’s State Tax Service (SFS) will introduce a streamlined VAT declaration format for electricity and natural gas transactions effective January 2026.
12:40
Thirty-two members of the Cuban security forces were killed during US military strikes in Venezuela, the Cuban government announced on Sunday.
12:00
The "illegality of the US attack" in Venezuela does not absolve former president Nicolas Maduro of his responsibility for grave human rights violations committed by his government, a United Nations mission has assessed.
11:10
Moldova’s coffee market is undergoing a significant transformation, with annual consumption per adult expected to exceed 200 cups in 2026.
10:30
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will steer its 2026 agenda toward concrete objectives with a direct impact on citizens' lives.
9:40
Washington’s recent warnings regarding a "large-scale attack" against Venezuela have reignited intense scrutiny over the United States’ century-long history of interventionism in Latin America.
9:00
State Duma MP Andrei Gurulyov confirmed that Russia has effectively suspended its federal program to relocate citizens from dilapidated housing.
8:30
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Venezuela can no longer serve as a strategic base for Russia, China, or Iran. The top diplomat issued a stern message to the country’s new interim leadership.
2 January 2026
18:30
The total number of citizens registered in Moldova’s State Register of Voters reached 3,299,794 at the beginning of January 2026.
17:50
Retirees now account for nearly 28% of Moldova’s total population, according to year-end 2025 data from the National Social Insurance House (CNAS).
16:40
The Moldovan Vetting Commission has announced it is prepared to maintain the momentum of external integrity evaluations throughout 2026, despite fluctuating candidate numbers.
16:00
Bulgaria officially became the 21st member of the Eurozone on January 1, 2026, marking a historic shift that Moldovan President Maia Sandu describes as a vital benchmark for the region’s European aspirations.
15:10
Pro-European President Maia Sandu signed a decree on New Year’s Eve 2025 granting Moldovan citizenship to eight Russian nationals.
14:30
The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) allocated over 1.2 billion MDL (approx. €61.2 million) in 2025 to support the continuous treatment of patients through subsidized medicines and medical devices.
13:20
The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has officially opened the payment window for the 2026 mandatory medical insurance.
12:40
Six people have died in Iran following five consecutive days of nationwide protests triggered by a deepening economic crisis.
11:50
The identity of the people on both banks of the Prut River is Romanian, and their culture is identical.
11:00
Heavy passenger and vehicle traffic has congested the Leușeni-Albița border crossing this morning, January 2, as travelers depart the Republic Moldova.
9:50
Cyprus officially assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
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