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The constitutional authorities of the Republic of Moldova are taking all necessary steps to solve the energy issue, with the priority of protecting citizens on both banks of the Nistru, the Reintegration Policy Bureau announced. On the other hand, the alleged administration in Tiraspol is proposing a joint appeal to Russia and Ukraine to guarantee the continuation of natural gas transit, citing increased risks to energy security this winter.
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The first preliminary data of this year's population census will be announced at the end of this month. More precisely, some general information about the number of citizens of the Republic of Moldova and their activity will be presented, but detailed final results will be available and published by the end of 2025, Alina Jalba, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, told Radio Moldova.
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Deputies approved on Friday, December 13, in second reading the amendment to the Education Code that provides for the ban on the use of mobile phones and other electronic communication equipment during lessons.
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The Supreme Court of Justice has made its final decision regarding Ilan Șor's case, rejecting the defense's appeals. Ilan Șor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for bank fraud. The Supreme Court upheld the ruling made by the Chișinău Court of Appeal on April 13, 2023.
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The Republic of Moldova will adopt the best practices of North Macedonia as it progresses in its European integration journey. In this context, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed today in Chisinau. The two countries will soon develop an action plan that enables their respective teams to share knowledge and experiences, starting in 2025. The Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, emphasized that Moldova has valuable lessons to learn from North Macedonia, which is at a more advanced stage in its European integration process.
Last 6 hours
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Victims of political repression from 1917 to 1990 will see an increase in their monthly state allowances, starting January 1, 2025. A draft amendment to the Law on Additional Social Protection for Certain Categories of the Population was approved in the second reading by 70 deputies.
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The President of the Fălești territorial organization of the “Șor” Political Party will stand trial. He is accused of complicity in the financing of a political party by an organized criminal group. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office announced the completion of the criminal investigation and has forwarded the case to court for trial.
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Residents of the Transnistrian region may welcome the new year without electricity. Authorities in Tiraspol have announced that if Russian gas supplies are halted, the Cuciurgan Power Plant will switch to coal. This transition carries significant risks of power outages in the region. Meanwhile, officials in Chisinau warn that a similar risk exists for residents on the right bank of the Nistru. Prime Minister Dorin Recean reassured the public that any potential power outages would be brief and would not affect the entire country.
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The Republic of Moldova is fully supplied with natural gas for the entire heating season, which runs from October to March. JSC "Moldovagaz" has completed 100% of its natural gas purchases for the right bank of the Nistru. In total, 747.9 million cubic meters of natural gas were purchased.
Last 12 hours
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The old-style Orthodox Christians celebrate today, December 13 the Day of the Saint Andrew, the Apostle.
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"Romania is prepared for winter and has the resources to support the Republic of Moldova, if the situation requires it," said Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja.
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Teachers in the Republic of Moldova are organizing a protest in front of the Parliament today, December 13, starting at 10:00 AM. They are dissatisfied because authorities have not included their requests for salary increases in the draft state budget for 2025.
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A tragic incident occurred on the morning of December 13 in Orhei, where a 55-year-old woman was fatally struck by a car. The accident happened on the R-6 road, near the Nistreana neighborhood.
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Current and former Moldovan national team players have differing opinions about their preferred opponents for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
12 December 2024
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Amidst growing concerns over energy supply, Chisinau's hospitals are bracing for potential widespread power outages.
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Over 99% of this season’s flu vaccines have already been administered nationwide.
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Forty-four students from India, Israel, and Ukraine, graduates of the Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, have sworn the Hippocratic Oath.
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Three fully equipped advanced life support ambulances, capable of transporting critically ill newborns, have been donated to the National Center for Consultation and Inter-Hospital Transfer.
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A proposal to impose stricter transparency measures on lawyers has ignited a heated debate in Moldova.
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The public outcry on social media underscores widespread dissatisfaction with this winter's energy subsidies, extending beyond mere calculations.
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A recent investigation by Bulgarian cybersecurity experts, BG Elves, has uncovered a significant Russian-backed disinformation campaign targeting Bulgaria and Romania, as reported by novinite.com.
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A former Moldovan Member of Parliament (MP) is facing charges of illicit enrichment and false declaration of assets.
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Prime Minister Dorin Recean will address Parliament today to declare a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector.
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The future of the Republic of Moldova is in the European Union, stated European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas after meeting with the Moldova's President, Maia Sandu.
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EU interior and justice ministers are set to vote on Thursday, December 12th, to fully admit Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area.
11 December 2024
20:40
A massive wildfire in Southern California has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for thousands of residents.
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The European Parliament firmly supports the Republic of Moldova's path towards the European Union (EU), stated President Maia Sandu after meeting with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
More than 2 days ago
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Gazprom faces no obstacles to continuing gas supplies through the Turkish Stream pipeline and the Trans-Balkan pipeline.
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If Gazprom Export fails to find a way to pay for gas transit through Bulgaria to Serbia via the Turkish Stream (Balkan Stream) pipeline, bypassing US-sanctioned Gazprombank, Bulgartransgaz could halt gas transportation.
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The Board of Directors of Energocom Joint Stock Company has decided to terminate the employment contract of Victor Bînzari, the current Interim General Director.
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Real Betis Sevilla is gearing up for a challenging match against Moldovan champions Petrocub Hîncești in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
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Prime Minister Dorin Recean will ask Parliament on Thursday, December 12, to declare a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector.
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Chisinau International Airport is undergoing significant modernization, with key objectives centered around self-check-in kiosks, facial recognition technology, and expanded parking and terminal facilities.
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Over the next few days, overcast skies and freezing temperatures 32°F (0°C) will grip the northern part of Moldova.
10 December 2024
22:10
The European Commission has approved, and the European Parliament is to adopt at the beginning of next year, an economic growth plan for the Republic of Moldova worth 1.8 billion euros. This was announced on Tuesday by MEP Siegfried Mureșan after the EU- Moldova PAC Meeting, in Brussels.
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Human rights in the Republic of Moldova must become a priority, and to protect them, it is necessary to adopt two measures: constant revision of legislation to align it with European standards and promotion of legal education, from students to adults. The opinion belongs to the director of the “Human Rights” program at the LRCM, Daniel Goinic. The expert claims that in the Republic of Moldova, in terms of human rights, there are several shortcomings, and the rights of people from vulnerable groups are most frequently violated.
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The human rights situation in the Transnistrian region and the security zone is alarming and concerning, with no indication that it will improve. Impunity—defined as the failure to hold accountable those who violate human rights, along with a lack of legal representation for victims—continues to worsen the situation. These conclusions were drawn by experts during the "Public Space" show on Radio Moldova, in recognition of International Human Rights Day.
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President Maia Sandu recently met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at NATO Headquarters in Brussels to discuss key issues affecting the region. Their conversation focused on regional security and hybrid threats, including electoral interference and corruption, as well as the protection of democracies in the area.
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The European Union will disburse the last 50 million euro tranche of macro-financial assistance for this year for the Republic of Moldova. This was announced by the presidential administration after the meeting of President Maia Sandu with the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
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Educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova can compete for grants of 36,000 Euros for professional development of staff, teaching materials and adoption of best practices, in order to support innovative teaching methods. A total of 120 schools will be selected.
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Police officers from Edinet under the leadership of the Edinet District Prosecutor's Office conducted searches in 18 locations in a case of electoral bribery filed last October. According to the General Prosecutor's Office, following the searches, four people were detained and several mobile phones were seized.
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The resignation requests of judges from the Bălți, Cahul and Comrat Courts of Appeal were approved by the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM). The members of the SCM admitted in the meeting on Tuesday, December 10, the requests of the 15 magistrates who announced their resignations at the end of November.
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The European Commission has released its seventh report on the Visa Suspension Mechanism, confirming that the Republic of Moldova has made progress in implementing the recommendations from previous reports. This means that Moldovan citizens will still have access to the visa-free regime for travel to Schengen area states.
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The de facto leader of Tiraspol, Vadim Krasnoselski, has revised his proposal to ban the export of energy resources during the state of emergency in the economy and pointed aut that the restriction will not be applied to electricity, as long as the region is provided with natural gas. Representatives of the Reintegration Bureau reiterated, in a comment for Teleradio-Moldova, Chisinau's readiness to provide "all available forms of assistance" to ensure the protection of citizens living in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova.
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Another member of the former "Șor" party, which has been declared unconstitutional, will stand trial. The president of the Ștefan Vodă territorial office of the party is facing charges of complicity in the illegal financing of the political party by an organized criminal group.
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A recent report by Promo-LEX emphasizes the necessity for enhanced transparency in legislative decision-making. This includes recommendations to publish documents related to the legislative process, approve activity plans for parliamentary committees, utilize control mechanisms, and manage public spending more efficiently.
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The European Union was close to reaching an agreement on Friday, December 6, on a 15th package of sanctions against Russia, punishing Moscow for its war of aggression against Ukraine. The sanctions would have targeted Russia's ghost fleet and several companies in particular. But two countries blocked the decision.
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Despite the aggressive Russian hybrid actions that targeted Romania during the canceled presidential elections, the authorities are under pressure to annihilate them. Former Minister Răzvan Cotovelea said in the show IN CONTEXT that “it is mandatory” for Romania to have a solid political coalition and a pro-European and pro-NATO president, who would guarantee the continuation of this path.
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The authorities in Chisinau assure that the right bank of the Nistru will have electricity, even if the state of economic emergency comes into force in the Transnistrian region. The assurances come after the publication of the alleged decree signed by the self-proclaimed leader of Tiraspol, Vadim Krasnoselski, which includes a ban on the "export" of electricity. This measure could lead MGRES to stop supplies to the right bank of the Nistru. The Republic of Moldova is not currently facing any problems in the energy sector, and the risk of immediate interruptions is excluded, says Victor Bînzari, the resigning interim director of Energocom.
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Twenty farmers in the country will receive grants to implement modern agricultural practices. A total of over $185,000 will be distributed, with each grant averaging around $9,300.
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