Moldova seeks extradition of business magnate Plahotniuc held in Greece

CHISINAU (Reuters) -Moldovan authorities said on Thursday they launched extradition proceedings for Moldovan business magnate Vladimir Plahotniuc, detained in Greece on a warrant related to a fraud case over the disappearance of $1 billion from banks in …

(VIDEO) Germany Reaffirms Support for Moldova’s EU Path and Sustainable Development

Germany reaffirmed its commitment to the Republic of Moldova today, expressing strong support for both the country’s European integration and its transition to a sustainable development model. Environment Minister Sergiu Lazarencu and his German …

Early apple prices in Moldova reach record highs in 2025

Moldovan farmers are selling early-season apples for an average of 20 lei/kg (approx. $1.18), the highest starting price ever recorded for summer apple varieties in the country, according to EastFruit and Logos Press. This price has remained stable for …

EU and Moldova reach agreement on a modernised trade relationship

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jul 2025 The EU and Moldova have reached an agreement to review and update the trade terms of the EU-Moldova Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA).

Moldova requests the extradition of Plahotniuc. The General Prosecutor’s Office has sent the request to Greece

0 The General Prosecutor’s Office of Moldova has issued an official extradition request for Vladimir Plahotniuc, who was recently detained in the capital of Greece, reports IPN. PG informs that it has included in the approach forwarded to the Greek …

A wave of African air heats up Moldova. On Friday, the south will be under an orange code for heatwave

0 An orange code for heatwave, with temperatures reaching 38 degrees, is announced for the south of the country on Friday. The heatwave in Moldova is triggered by an air wave coming from North Africa, explained the State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) …

MOLDOVA AND ISRAEL INTERESTED IN EXPANDING TRADE AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi met on Thursday with Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar, who arrived in Chisinau on a visit. According to the Moldovan Foreign Ministry's press service, the ministers …

Moldova’s industry continues the growth trend: +11.7%, announces the relevant ministry

0 The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization announces an 11.7% increase in industrial production in May, compared to the same period last year, thus maintaining the positive trend recorded in April. According to the institution, the industry …

To halt the falling water level in the Nistru, Moldova is asking Ukraine for a higher flow rate

0 The National Administration “Apele Moldovei” has requested the Ukrainian authorities, responsible for the Dnestrovsk hydroelectric power station, to ensure a minimum flow of 130 cubic meters per second, in order to maintain the optimal water level in the …

Questions and Answers on the review of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with Moldova