Last Parliamentary session of 2024: Decision-making transparency under question
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28 December 2024 12:50
The autumn session of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova ended with a plenary session highlighting issues related to the transparency and predictability of the legislative process. According to the Promo-LEX Association, the last meeting of the deputies this year was marked by a change in the agenda of nearly 92%, which significantly affected the quality of decision-making, IPN re
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Some 115 million lei will be allocated from the government's intervention fund to repair roads and support localities affected by heavy rains between June and September 2024, IPN reports.The Commission for Exceptional Situations has approved 114 million 758 thousand lei for 54 localities flooded and destroyed by storms. The money will be distributed in the districts of Rezina, Hin
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Until January 8, 2025 students across the country have winter vacation. As children will be spending more time at home and in public spaces, police are drawing attention to the importance of minors' safety and coming up with recommendations to prevent incidents, IPN reports.Officers advise children to ignore contacts with strangers and not give out personal information online.&qu
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This weekend, the Chisinau City Hall is organizing a series of fairs featuring local products and Christmas traditions. Residents of Chisinau have the opportunity to purchase seasonal agricultural products while supporting local producers.At the Cathedral Square, along the alley near Puskin Street, a market showcasing local agro-food and beekeeping products is set up. Meanwhile, on St
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Sparkling wine is a staple on the holiday tables of most Moldovans. For this reason, the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has issued a series of recommendations, IPN reports.Whether choosing sparkling wine or semi-sparkling wine, effervescent wines are classified into the following categories: sparkling wine, quality sparkling wine, aromatic quality sparkling wine, semi-sparkling wi
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The end of the year brings cold, overcast weather without precipitation. For December 28-31, meteorologists predict low temperatures, foggy conditions, and moderate northerly winds, IPN reports.Detailed Forecast for the Upcoming Days:Saturday, December 28: Nighttime temperatures will range between -3°C and +2°C, while daytime highs will vary from 0°C to +5°C.Sunday,
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In the past 24 hours, border crossing points recorded a total of 55,483 crossings, with over half - 29,519 - on entry into the Republic of Moldova, IPN reports.Border police report that 20,517 Moldovans crossed the border within just 24 hours. However, the majority of crossings were made by foreign nationals, totaling 34,966.The border with Romania was the busiest, with 26,461 cross
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Parents can now track their children's academic performance online as the electronic diary system is being used in 650 schools across the Republic of Moldova. In 10% of these institutions, the paper version of the diary has been entirely replaced. This announcement was made by Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, IPN reports.According to the minister, 74,000 parents ha
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A young woman reported missing on December 26 was found deceased in a lake within a park in the capital. Rescuers retrieved her body from the water after police investigations indicated that the woman had taken her own life, IPN reports.The police were alerted by the girl’s mother, who reported that her daughter had left home around 7:00 without stating her destination and could
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Informational and consultation sessions have been held regarding three draft roadmaps necessary for opening negotiations with the European Union on Cluster 1. This cluster addresses the rule of law, public administration reform, and the functioning of democratic institutions, IPN reports.Over the next ten days, representatives from civil society, non-parliamentary parties, academia, an
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During the winter holidays, the City Hall of Chisinau invites residents and visitors of the capital to explore the city's history in a festive atmosphere, creating memorable experiences for both children and parents, with a unique journey: the "Discover the City with Santa Claus" tourist trolleybus.The themed trips are scheduled for December 28, 29, 2024, and January 4, 5
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The autumn session of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova ended with a plenary session highlighting issues related to the transparency and predictability of the legislative process. According to the Promo-LEX Association, the last meeting of the deputies this year was marked by a change in the agenda of nearly 92%, which significantly affected the quality of decision-making, IPN re
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The residents of Iliciovca village in the Floresti district are expected to go to the polls on Sunday to elect their mayor. After the repeated election, in the first round on December 15, no candidate received the required number of votes, IPN reports.The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announces that in the second round of the repeated local elections, the mayoral candidates will
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) of the Republic of Moldova has dismissed accusations made in the annual report of the Russian Federation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding alleged discrimination against Russian citizens and the promotion of Russophobia in Moldova, IPN reports."These claims are baseless and aim to divide society", stated MAE spokesperson Tatiana
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Russia is using energy as a political weapon, holding the residents of the Transnistrian region - controlled through the illegal presence of its army - as hostages, stated the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Recean, while commenting on Gazprom's decision to cut gas supplies to the Transnistrian region, IPN reports.“The government condemns these oppressive tac
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Russian energy giant Gazprom has announced that, starting January 1, 2025, at 8:00 Moscow time, it will reduce gas supplies to the Republic of Moldova to zero. The company cites Moldova's refusal to meet its debt payment obligations as the reason for the decision, according to IPN, referencing Gazprom's official announcement published on the Russian supplier’s Telegram chan
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The size of the maximum margin that lenders can apply during 2025 for state-guaranteed loans under the national program "Prima Casa" (First Home) will remain at up to 3% annually. The draft decision in this regard is included on the agenda of the government meeting scheduled for December 30, IPN reports.According to the document drafted by the Finance Ministry, the 3% annual
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Tiraspol begins gas disconnections for businesses, impacting the HoReCa sector in some localities # IPN
Starting at 9:00 AM on December 28, gas disconnections for certain categories of legal entities and individual entrepreneurs were initiated in the Transnistrian region, according to a statement from the press service of SRL "Tiraspoltransgaz."Businesses in the agro-industrial sector, heating plants serving socially important facilities, as well as public catering units and f
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The purchasing power of the euro has significantly decreased in recent years in the Republic of Moldova, according to an analysis by economic expert Veaceslav Ionita. According to him, the devaluation is evident when comparing the current value of the euro with its value from two decades ago, IPN reports.“In the year 2000, Moldovans receiving 100 euros from remittances could buy
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The U.S. National Security Council spokesperson, John Kirby, stated that the evidence related to the Azerbaijan Airlines crash goes beyond the widely circulated images of the aircraft wreckage.Evidence suggests that the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day was shot down by Russia, the White House announced on Friday.“We have observed some preli
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During the winter holidays, the City Hall of Chisinau invites residents and visitors of the capital to explore the city's history in a festive atmosphere, creating memorable experiences for both children and parents, with a unique journey: the "Discover the City with Santa Claus" tourist trolleybus.The themed trips are scheduled for December 28, 29, 2024, and January 4, 5
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The autumn session of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova ended with a plenary session highlighting issues related to the transparency and predictability of the legislative process. According to the Promo-LEX Association, the last meeting of the deputies this year was marked by a change in the agenda of nearly 92%, which significantly affected the quality of decision-making, IPN re
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The residents of Iliciovca village in the Floresti district are expected to go to the polls on Sunday to elect their mayor. After the repeated election, in the first round on December 15, no candidate received the required number of votes, IPN reports.The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announces that in the second round of the repeated local elections, the mayoral candidates will
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Parents can now track their children's academic performance online as the electronic diary system is being used in 650 schools across the Republic of Moldova. In 10% of these institutions, the paper version of the diary has been entirely replaced. This announcement was made by Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, IPN reports.According to the minister, 74,000 parents ha
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A young woman reported missing on December 26 was found deceased in a lake within a park in the capital. Rescuers retrieved her body from the water after police investigations indicated that the woman had taken her own life, IPN reports.The police were alerted by the girl’s mother, who reported that her daughter had left home around 7:00 without stating her destination and could
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Informational and consultation sessions have been held regarding three draft roadmaps necessary for opening negotiations with the European Union on Cluster 1. This cluster addresses the rule of law, public administration reform, and the functioning of democratic institutions, IPN reports.Over the next ten days, representatives from civil society, non-parliamentary parties, academia, an
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In the past 24 hours, border crossing points recorded a total of 55,483 crossings, with over half - 29,519 - on entry into the Republic of Moldova, IPN reports.Border police report that 20,517 Moldovans crossed the border within just 24 hours. However, the majority of crossings were made by foreign nationals, totaling 34,966.The border with Romania was the busiest, with 26,461 cross
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The end of the year brings cold, overcast weather without precipitation. For December 28-31, meteorologists predict low temperatures, foggy conditions, and moderate northerly winds, IPN reports.Detailed Forecast for the Upcoming Days:Saturday, December 28: Nighttime temperatures will range between -3°C and +2°C, while daytime highs will vary from 0°C to +5°C.Sunday,
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This weekend, the Chisinau City Hall is organizing a series of fairs featuring local products and Christmas traditions. Residents of Chisinau have the opportunity to purchase seasonal agricultural products while supporting local producers.At the Cathedral Square, along the alley near Puskin Street, a market showcasing local agro-food and beekeeping products is set up. Meanwhile, on St
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Sparkling wine is a staple on the holiday tables of most Moldovans. For this reason, the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has issued a series of recommendations, IPN reports.Whether choosing sparkling wine or semi-sparkling wine, effervescent wines are classified into the following categories: sparkling wine, quality sparkling wine, aromatic quality sparkling wine, semi-sparkling wi
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Until January 8, 2025 students across the country have winter vacation. As children will be spending more time at home and in public spaces, police are drawing attention to the importance of minors' safety and coming up with recommendations to prevent incidents, IPN reports.Officers advise children to ignore contacts with strangers and not give out personal information online.&qu
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Some 115 million lei will be allocated from the government's intervention fund to repair roads and support localities affected by heavy rains between June and September 2024, IPN reports.The Commission for Exceptional Situations has approved 114 million 758 thousand lei for 54 localities flooded and destroyed by storms. The money will be distributed in the districts of Rezina, Hin
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The size of the maximum margin that lenders can apply during 2025 for state-guaranteed loans under the national program "Prima Casa" (First Home) will remain at up to 3% annually. The draft decision in this regard is included on the agenda of the government meeting scheduled for December 30, IPN reports.According to the document drafted by the Finance Ministry, the 3% annual
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At the beginning of this week, the Russian Federation launched a fake about the danger of escalation of the situation in Moldova. More precisely, in a press release, the Foreign Intelligence Service of Russia accused Chisinau of preparing a military operation in the Transnistrian region. According to the participants in IPN’s public debate "What do Russian fabrications bank on
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The National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, in collaboration with the Culture Department of the Ungheni Rayon Council, organized the exhibition "Carnival of Time: Masks and Stories". The event brought to the fore traditional masks, handmade by members of handicraft centers: "Ca la noi" from the village of Petresti, "Tarancuta" from Floritoaia Vec
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Three policemen have been convicted of passive corruption. The patrol officers from Chisinau municipality were sentenced to 5 years suspended imprisonment and cumulative fines of one million lei, IPN reports.The three patrol officers allegedly demanded and received 400 euros from a driver in order not to draw up a ticket. This would have resulted in a fine of 25 000 lei and the evacuat
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Businesses and consumers will not be penalized for late payments on electricity and gas bills. However, they cannot withhold payments for more than 45 days. A decision to this effect was approved by the Commission for Exceptional Situations."In the event of non-payment of electricity supplied/delivered within the deadlines indicated in the contracts and/or invoices/payment account
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Authorities have approved an action plan to save energy in the event of a crisis. To reduce energy consumption, from January 1, 2025, managers of public buildings and commercial establishments will limit interior lighting in buildings by at least 30%. The set of measures was approved by the Commission for Exceptional Situations, IPN reports.Enterprises with energy-intensive production
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In 2023, fish consumption in Moldova reached 37,509 tons, marking an increase compared to the previous year, with a consumption of 36,888 tons. The data show that, on average, each inhabitant consumed 15.5 kilograms of fish and fish products, IPN reports.However, domestic fish production, estimated at around 14,000 tons last year, fails to meet market demand and imports remain essentia
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From January 1, electricity produced during the day will be traded only on the domestic market # IPN
From January 1, 2025, between 06:00 and 23:00, electricity produced in the country will be traded only on the domestic market. Its export will be banned during this time, except on public holidays and public holidays. This and other decisions were approved by the Commission for Exceptional Situations, IPN reports.Prime Minister Dorin Recean emphasized that in the current conditions it
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Moldova will pay 54 million lei from the state budget in 2025 for membership fees in 59 international organizations to which it belongs, writes Free Europe, IPN reports.According to the source, membership fees in 16 out of 59 organizations exceed one million lei. Moldova will pay the highest membership fee of more than 10.5 million lei to the Council of Europe (CoE), of which it has be
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Anatol Taranu: The forgeries distributed by the Kremlin are serious warnings for the Republic of Moldova # IPN
The forgeries released in the public space by the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation are serious warnings for the Republic of Moldova, which should always be prepared and find solutions in case of a military challenge from Russian forces. Anatol Taranu, PhD in history, political commentator and former ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Russian Federation, sp
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Officers from the National Investigation Inspectorate's (INI) cybercrime center have recorded more than 1,000 crimes involving information technology, the majority of which are frauds related to cryptocurrency investments and pyramid schemes. INI officers are drawing attention to the risks of these illicit activities, which target victims through sophisticated methods such as sponso
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Mihai Popsoi signed the Book of Condolences opened by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan # IPN
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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25.5 million trees have been planted on 7 thousand hectares in the Republic of Moldova under this year's national afforestation program. The assessment of the program was made by President Maia Sandu, IPN reports, referring to a press release of the Presidency."We have equipped foresters with 14 sets of new equipment, including tractors, mulchers and rotovators, we have signe
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Improper use of fireworks during the winter holidays can cause tragedies. Both the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) warn citizens about the dangers associated with the use of pyrotechnic materials and emphasize the importance of following safety rules, IPN reports.Specialists warn that launching fireworks involves major ri
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Moscow is dissatisfied with Moldova's pro-Western orientation and is doing everything possible to change it, Gheorghe Bălan, security expert and former deputy prime minister for reintegration, stated in a public debate hosted by IPN News Agency.The statement was made in the context of falsehoods about Chisinau’s planned "military operation" in the Transnistrian regi
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