Moldova expands judicial vetting to anti-corruption judges
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9 February 2026 9:00
The Evaluation Commission has formally launched the external vetting process for judges previously serving on specialized anti-corruption panels. This mandatory integrity screening targets magistrates from the Chișinău Court who handled corruption cases dating back to January 1, 2017.
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The European Commission has strongly rejected allegations from a US Congressional report accusing the EU of censoring free speech on social media and interfering in national elections. The document specifically highlights last year’s electoral processes in Moldova and Romania as focal points of alleged institutional overreach.
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The governments of the Republic of Moldova and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the mutual recognition and conversion of driving licenses.
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Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, announced on February 4 that Moldova expects to receive the technical benchmarks for its final three negotiation clusters within the coming weeks.
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Dangerous black ice and glazed frost have severely disrupted road and pedestrian traffic across several regions of Moldova this Thursday morning.
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Today, February 5, marks the expiration of the New START Treaty, the last remaining legal pillar governing the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. For the first time since the early 1970s, the United States and Russia are no longer bound by mandatory limits on their strategic nuclear forces.
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Baltic parliamentary leaders reaffirm EU enlargement as a strategic necessity for Moldova and Ukraine # Moldova1
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Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban announced that all municipal schools will transition to remote learning on February 5 and 6. The decision follows severe weather warnings and a high risk of black ice on roads and sidewalks.
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The Moldovan Government has introduced the "BRIDGE EXPORT" program, a strategic initiative designed to facilitate international market entry for domestic goods and services. Managed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization alongside the Investment Agency, the program targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with high export potential.
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The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has launched the second edition of the "Study in Moldova" national campaign. This initiative aims to position domestic universities as competitive alternatives to Western institutions.
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The Government of Moldova is set to significantly reduce the number of administrative districts (raions) as part of a deep structural overhaul. Government Secretary General Alexei Buzu announced that the reform aims to consolidate local capacities and accelerate regional development.
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Technical University of Moldova to absorb Cahul State University in €2 million regional upgrade # Moldova1
The Moldovan Government approved the integration of "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" State University of Cahul into the Technical University of Moldova (TUM) during its February 4 session.
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Strategic resilience: Moldova fast-tracks Romanian energy grid integration after regional system failure # Moldova1
The nationwide power outage on January 31 resulted in minimal economic disruption as the incident occurred during the weekend when industrial activity was limited. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu confirmed the assessment during a government briefing on February 4.
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Lifestyle adjustments, including smoking cessation, reduced alcohol consumption, and timely vaccination, could prevent 25% to 30% of cancer cases in the Republic of Moldova, according to Ruslan Baltaga, Director of the National Oncological Institute. Speaking on World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, Baltaga emphasized that regular screenings and primary care consultations are critical in shifting the national healthcare focus from treatment to prevention.
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Moldova Environment Minister orders mass resignations after major illegal logging scandal # Moldova1
Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder has called for sweeping resignations and criminal proceedings following the discovery of massive illegal logging at the Ghidighici Forestry District. Inspectors identified 1,007 illegally felled trees, labeling the case as one of the most severe forestry crimes in recent years.
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A new Eurobarometer survey released today, Wednesday, February 4, reveals a deepening sense of geopolitical anxiety across the European Union, contrasted by a surprising wave of optimism in Romania.
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A high-level fact-finding mission from the Venice Commission is visiting the Republic Moldova on February 4–5. The rapporteurs are conducting a series of strategic consultations to finalize an official opinion on the nation’s stringent anti-corruption legislation.
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The Bureau for European Integration, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Research, has officially launched EuroQuiz 2026. This national competition invites students in grades 9–12 to demonstrate their knowledge of the European Union for a chance to win a study trip to Brussels.
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The United States has designated $36.5 million for Moldova’s national security through an explicit provision in federal law. This landmark move marks the first time an Eastern European nation has been specifically named for such an allocation in a US Appropriations Act.
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The National Crisis Management Center (CNMC) has placed all state authorities on high alert from February 4 to 8. This decision follows weather forecasts predicting sharp temperature fluctuations, precipitation, and a high risk of black ice across the country.
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The European Union and the Government of France have launched a €1 million strategic call for proposals to bolster Republic of Moldova’s startup infrastructure. Business Support Organizations (BSOs) can secure non-reimbursable funding between €50,000 (approx. 975,000 MDL) and €250,000 to develop high-impact incubators and accelerators.
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The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has announced targeted adjustments to the 2026 National Baccalaureate exam structure. These changes follow an extensive evaluation and consultation process with educators across the country.
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The Socialist Party (PSRM) faction in the Chisinau Municipal Council has signaled its readiness to form a majority with Mayor Ion Ceban’s MAN party. This coalition aims to approve the 2026 municipal budget, ending a year-long fiscal impasse.
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Hate speech and transphobic rhetoric in Moldova shifted toward "veiled" disinformation in 2025, often hidden within anti-EU narratives and electoral messaging. The annual report on LGBTI+ rights, released on February 3, 2026, warns that election years remain the most volatile periods for human rights.
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The State Tax Service (STS) has announced an intensification of operational tax audits throughout February 2026. This initiative aims to prevent the misuse of cash register equipment and combat broader fiscal legislation violations.
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Moldovan household consumers will pay €0.74 (approx. 14.42 MDL) per cubic meter of natural gas starting this week. The new regulated prices, approved by the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) on February 3, represent a 13% decrease compared to current rates.
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Anti-corruption officers have launched a criminal investigation into two employees of the National Inspectorate of Public Security (INSP). The officers are suspected of forging official reports and accepting bribes to protect traffic violators.
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