Mihai Popsoi signed the Book of Condolences opened by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
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27 December 2024 14:50
Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to sign the Book of Condolences opened following the December 25 air disaster, IPN reports."At this time of great sorrow, I convey my condolences to the bereaved families and all the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan. I wish speedy and full recovery to those who we
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Mihai Popsoi signed the Book of Condolences opened by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan # IPN
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Head of State Maia Sandu has signed a decree with the new composition of the presidential cabinet. The decree provides for adjustments in the composition of her team, IPN reports, referring to a communiqué issued by the presidential institution.Thus, some of the advisers will continue their work in the areas they already manage, others will take on new tasks, and some have been dismiss
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A Chisinau felon has been sentenced to two years in prison for malpractice. Due to deviations from the regulation on providing medical care and incorrect diagnosis, the patient allegedly died, IPN reports.According to the prosecutors, in January 2020, the doctor improperly and superficially examined a patient, omitted necessary investigations and electrocardiogram, which did not allow
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The parliament has passed the 2025 State Budget Law in its third reading, which provides for wage increases for certain categories of budget sector employees, compensation for energy consumed and an increase in social benefits, IPN reports.It also plans to increase the minimum old-age pension to 3,300 lei from May 1, 2025 for people who have completed a full 40-year contribution perio
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Judges and prosecutors will get additional social guarantees. The Parliament adopted in second reading a draft law to cover transportation and housing rental costs for magistrates who work in a town other than their place of residence and have to commute. The new facilities will also apply to members of the Superior Council of the Magistracy, the Superior Council of Prosecutors and their
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Gas cylinders will be removed from apartment blocks in the Transnistrian region. If found, they will be confiscated as an instrument of a crime, IPN reports.The subject was discussed at a meeting convened by the region's administration with specialized services to analyze measures to prevent or minimize the consequences of a possible energy crisis.The use of gas cylinders is bann
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The Chisinau International Airport was the target of a false bomb threat last night. Ilona Railean, acting head of the Strategic Communication Section of the General Border Police Inspectorate, told IPN that the call was received at 11:08 p.m. on December 25."Intervention teams of the Border Police, together with the specialized security forces, were mobilized to manage the si
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A crisis cell will work within the Government as from December 26. All institutions are mobilized to ensure the security of citizens during the winter holidays, as well as to manage possible interruptions in the supply of electricity, IPN reports.In the event of possible power outages, hospitals and health facilities will continue to operate without interruption, schools will switch
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President Maia Sandu addressed a congratulatory message to the Jewish community, which will celebrate Hanukkah during the next eight days. In her message, the head of state stressed the importance of this holiday, which is not only a celebration of light, but also a symbol of faith, hope and solidarity."I congratulate the Jewish community in the Republic of Moldova and around t
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Former justice minister and head of the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) of Moldova Vitalie Pirlog, who up until early 2022 had been chairman of the Commission for the Control of Interpol’s Files (CCF), and his colleagues were able to decide which Red Notices should stand and which should be lifted, IPN reports, quoting Bloomberg.Pirlog, according to the authors of the
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A 40-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping his stepdaughter. Over the course of several months, the defendant sexually abused the 11-year-old girl while her mother was away at work, IPN reports.According to prosecutors, it happened in the north of Moldova between February and May 2024. The man often forbade the girl to go to school so as to spend time with her
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Suppliers are asking for an increase in charges for the thermal energy supplied to the inhabitants of Chisinau and Balti municipalities. The companies "Termoelectrica" and "CET-Nord" submitted charge adjustment requests to the National Agency for Energy Regulation, IPN reports."Termoelectrica" proposes to increase the charge from 1,824 to 2564 lei (excl
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Insolvency proceedings can be initiated if the minimum threshold of 10 average wages on the economy is met. The provision was introduced in the Insolvency Law, IPN reports.Under the amendments promoted in the final reading, the maximum time limit for the court to adopt the decision to initiate insolvency proceedings - from 20 days to 5 working days - has been reduced. This will be pos
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Judges and prosecutors will get additional social guarantees. The Parliament adopted in second reading a draft law to cover transportation and housing rental costs for magistrates who work in a town other than their place of residence and have to commute. The new facilities will also apply to members of the Superior Council of the Magistracy, the Superior Council of Prosecutors and their
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Gas cylinders will be removed from apartment blocks in the Transnistrian region. If found, they will be confiscated as an instrument of a crime, IPN reports.The subject was discussed at a meeting convened by the region's administration with specialized services to analyze measures to prevent or minimize the consequences of a possible energy crisis.The use of gas cylinders is bann
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