Fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor, who is a Moldovan and Israeli pro-Russian politician, has been indicted for allegedly stealing $100 million from Banca de Economii (BEM) and now faces potential sentencing. Shor, who was previously sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison for his role in a 2014 bank fraud, currently resides in Russia.

TV8: Ilan Shor Indicted for $100 Million BEM Theft: Faces Sentencing

Ilan Shor has been sent to trial for allegedly stealing 100 million dollars from BEM, facing potential legal penalties.

The reform of local public administration is creating tensions, with the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) demanding a halt to forced mergers, while the government, led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, is continuing with the process.

TV8: Local Reform Sparks Debate: CALM Demands Halt to Forced Mergers, Government…

The reform of local public administration is causing tensions, with CALM calling for a halt to forced mergers while the government persists with the process.

NewsMaker is reflecting on its 12-year anniversary and the concept of independent press, while Agora has announced its strategic shift to exclusively publish content on social media and a new multi-publisher platform, Laziar, a transition that began on May 14.

NewsMaker: 12 Years of NewsMaker: On 'Independent Press' With and Without Quotation Marks

This article reflects on the 12-year anniversary of NewsMaker in Moldova, discussing the concept and reality of independent press.

Agora: AGORA to be exclusively present on social media starting May 14

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA announces its strategic shift to exclusively publish content on its social media accounts and the new multi-publisher platform, Laziar, starting May 14.

The Dniester river's water level has dropped to a critically low point, leading to concerns and prompting farmers to seek support.

NewsMaker: NM Espresso: Dniester Water Critically Low, Farmers Seek Support, Does Gutsul…

A news digest covering the critical drop in the Dniester river's water level, farmers' demands for support, and political questions surrounding the Bashkan.

Road traffic in the capital, Chisinau, will be restricted on several streets in the coming days due to ongoing works, with the Chisinau City Hall advising citizens about the changes and reorganization of public transport.

Ziarul de Gardă: Road Traffic to be Restricted on Several Capital Streets; Public Transport…

In the coming days, road traffic in Chisinau will be restricted on several streets due to upcoming works. The Chisinau City Hall is warning citizens about the restrictions and the reorganization of public transport in affected areas, with total traffic suspension at the intersection of Tudor…

An accountant in Chisinau has been defrauded of nearly one million lei through a fraudulent message impersonating an administrator.

TV8: Fake Message Fraud: Accountant in Chisinau Defrauded of Nearly 1,000,000 Lei

An accountant in Chisinau has been defrauded of nearly one million lei through a fraudulent message impersonating an administrator.

Recent video reports and news digests feature commentary on President Maia Sandu, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, and President of Parliament Igor Grosu. There are also discussions on the political status of former Governor of Gagauzia Evgenia Gutsul and mentions of Vladimir Plahotniuc, a Moldovan politician and oligarch who was sentenced to 19 years in prison in April 2026.

NewsMaker: (VIDEO) Gutsul Remains Bashkan? Plahotniuc Has TV and Fridge / Moldova Braces…

A video report discussing the political status of Gutsul, a mention of Plahotniuc, and a weather forecast predicting high temperatures in Moldova.

NewsMaker: (VIDEO) Grosu Not a Reader, Sandu Under Threat and Tofan's 3-Minute Shower /…

A video segment featuring commentary on political figures Grosu and Sandu, and a segment referred to as a 'showdown' with Ekaterina Dubasova.