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Ex-head of Gagauzia's People's Assembly wanted by Interpol

Dmitri Constantinov was convicted in absentia to 12 years in prison for abuse of power and embezzlement of over 46 million lei.

  • Dmitri Constantinov, sentenced to 12 years, fled before the verdict was delivered.
  • Charges include abuse of power and embezzlement of over 46 million lei.
  • Interpol issued a notice at the request of Moldovan authorities.

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Moldova drafts rapid-alert system to keep pace with new drugs

The Health Ministry in Chișinău is developing a mechanism to allow temporary restrictions on unclassified psychoactive substances before formal legislation can catch up.

  • Moldova is preparing its first national early-warning system for unclassified psychoactive substances.
  • The mechanism allows provisional bans before formal legislative prohibition.
  • Health authorities, police and laboratories would share data under the new framework.

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Suspended Moldatsa chief admits CV contained "summary formulations"

Dumitru Vangheli sidesteps questions about his education, pilot licence and alleged work at Air Canada, while denying any family connection to writer Spiridon Vangheli.

  • Vangheli gives no explanation for the pilot licence, education or Air Canada claims in his CV.
  • He admits some CV entries were "summary" in nature, without elaborating.
  • He denies any kinship with writer Spiridon Vangheli, contradicting public suggestions.

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Nicușor Dan: Hungary blocked an accelerated EU path for Moldova and Ukraine

The June 19 European Council did not endorse a faster accession track for Moldova and Ukraine, though Romania's president says the setback carries no practical consequences.

  • The European Council rejected an accelerated integration format for Moldova and Ukraine.
  • Hungary and other EU members objected, but practical consequences are said to be minimal.
  • Moldova and Ukraine remain in the same negotiating package, on equal terms.

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34 years since the Battle of Tighina, a city torn apart by war

On 19 June 1992, Moldovan forces and Russian-backed Transnistrian separatists clashed at Tighina — a battle that sealed the country's territorial rupture for decades to come.

  • The Battle of Tighina lasted four days, from 19 to 22 June 1992.
  • Moldovan forces faced Transnistrian separatists backed by Russia's 14th Army and Cossack volunteers.
  • Thirty-four years on, Tighina remains under separatist control, the conflict unresolved.

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Russian Embassy warns Transnistrians: fraudsters target citizenship applicants

A month after resuming Russian citizenship applications from Transnistria, the Russian Embassy in Chișinău cautions that unauthorised intermediaries are attempting to steal personal data.

  • The Russian Embassy in Chișinău warns that fraudsters are targeting Transnistrian citizenship applicants.
  • The mission states it uses no intermediaries to process citizenship requests.
  • Residents are urged to contact the embassy exclusively through official channels.

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EU leaders drop fast-track accession for Moldova and Ukraine

European leaders have agreed that neither Moldova nor Ukraine will benefit from an accelerated path to EU membership, following a demand by Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar.

  • EU leaders agreed Moldova and Ukraine will not receive a fast-track accession path.
  • Hungary's Peter Magyar conditioned the deal on equal treatment for both Kyiv and Chișinău.
  • Accession negotiations continue, but without any special mechanisms to speed up the process.

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Moldova's Finance Ministry launches online salary calculator ahead of pay reform

The tool lets workers compare their current income with projected earnings once the unified salary law is adopted.

  • Moldova's Finance Ministry launched a salary comparison calculator on 19 June.
  • The tool shows the difference between current pay and projected post-reform earnings.
  • The reform seeks to unify fragmented public-sector pay scales.

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Moldova's 2027 tax reform draws public criticism

MP Radu Marian stepped in to clarify the disputed provisions of the Finance Ministry's draft fiscal policy, urging citizens to keep engaging with the consultation process.

  • Moldova's Finance Ministry opened public consultations on the 2027 fiscal policy draft.
  • The proposal immediately triggered criticism from the public and business community.
  • MP Radu Marian urged citizens to keep submitting feedback during the consultation period.

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US to fund Moldova–Romania power line; EU Parliament calls for stronger support

Washington backs Moldova's energy link to Romania, while the European Parliament urges reinforced air defence cooperation after Russian drone incursions.

  • The US will finance the Liberty Line power link between Moldova and Romania's grid.
  • The European Parliament demands stronger backing for Moldova and Ukraine against Russian drones.
  • Medicine prices may rise and some drugs could disappear from pharmacies in Moldova.

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