PM discusses Moldovan-Ukrainian cooperation with new ambassador of Ukraine
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24 March 2025 19:40
Moldovan-Ukrainian cooperation in the context of the common goal of joining the European Union was discussed by Prime Minister Dorin Recean with the new Ambassador of Ukraine to Moldova Paun Rohovei, IPN reports."By integrating into the European family, both peoples will gain a more prosperous, more civilized future. And a wider European Union means greater prosperity and security
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The tightening of monetary policy by the National Bank of Moldova had notable effects on the national economy, especially on the governmental activity. As a result of these measures, the Government had to borrow more expensively, while access to loans for the population was not significantly affected, economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță said, quoted by IPN."I think the critical phase
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Citizens who insure themselves individually will be able to pay the mandatory health insurance premium even on the weekend - March 29 and 30 - through the government's electronic payment service, Mpay.March 31 is the last day the mandatory health insurance premium for the year 2025 can be paid with discounts, IPN reports.Until and including March 31, individuals who insure themse
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The prices of gasoline COR 95 and diesel fuel will grow slightly. The National Agency for Energy Regulation announced an increase of 0.07 and 0.04 lei per liter, respectively, for the next three days, IPN reports.Between March 29 and 31, a liter of gasoline COR 95 will be sold at the pump for no more than 23.44 lei. A liter of standard diesel fuel will cost at most 19.67 lei.The max
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The Sun will be partially covered by the Moon on Saturday, March 29, in the northern hemisphere, thus creating a partial solar eclipse for about 4 hours, IPN reports.The eclipse will also be visible in the Republic of Moldova, from 08:50 a.m. to 12:43 p.m.The phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. This time, the sky in Moldova will not be completely dar
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Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed introducing a temporary administration in Ukraine, which would facilitate the organization of democratic elections in Kiev, and then start negotiations for a peace treaty, IPN reports.“In principle, of course, a temporary administration could be introduced in Ukraine under the auspices of the U.N, the United State
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From April, state securities will be issued on the eVMS.md platform on a monthly basis and not quarterly, as it has been until now. The change in the issuance process was announced by the Ministry of Finance, IPN reports.According to the institution, this amendment gives individual investors the opportunity to participate in SS placement sessions every month, throughout the year. Thus
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A powerful earthquake rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, bringing down buildings in Bangkok and Myanmar. Several people died, IPN reports.At least three people died in Taungoo town in Myanmar when a mosque partially collapsed, while local media reported that at least two people died and 20 were injured after a hotel collapsed in Aung Ban.In Thailand, at least one person was killed and
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The Ministry of Education and Research fired a teacher from Râșcani district, who was accused of verbal and physical aggression against a second-grade student. The incident took place during a lesson and the 9-year-old boy was hit and humiliated in front of his classmates. The complaint was filed by the child's mother, who found out about the incident only after another parent told h
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Chairs of foreign affairs committees of the Baltic and Nordic (NB8) parliaments will pay a visit to Moldova from March 31 to April 1, IPN reports.According to the program of the visit, the officials will meet with President Maia Sandu. In Parliament, they will have meetings with MPs and committee chairpersons.The discussions will focus on topics related to regional foreign pol
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Carriers of goods from the Republic of Moldova can no longer enter the Russian Federation and cannot transit the Russian state.A document signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin adds Moldova to the list of states on which this ban is imposed, IPN reports.Russian media reported that, since October 2022, Russia has banned the entry of transport companies of the EU member sta
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A multifunctional complex with 35 floors and a height of 150 meters is to be built at the intersection of Negruzzi and Gagarin Blvds with Cantemir St in Chisinau, on the site of the Grand Hall shopping center. The Grand Tower will be the tallest building in the Republic of Moldova. The value of the investment is estimated at €100 million, and the works could be completed by 2028, IP
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A new protest was staged on Thursday in front of the Comrat mayor’s office, organized by Mihail Vlah, adviser to the governor of Gagauzia Evgenia Guțul. The participants signed a petition calling for the release of Evgenia Guțul and accused Moldova's ruling party of dictatorship, IPN's correspondent in the region reports.The protesters, supporters of the outlawed Shor p
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State secretary of the Ministry of Energy Constantin Borosan said that the Rybnitsa Steel Works can operate, but at a minimum capacity. The clarification was made for IPN after the leader of the Transnistrian administration Vadim Krasnoselsky admitted that the gas supplied to the Transnistrian region is partially used in industry.Constantin Borosan stressed that in November, the Russia
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The National Integrity Authority (NIA) will have an additional work program this weekend in connection with the submission of declarations of assets and personal interests, IPN reports.The Authority noted that, in order to succeed in counseling and guiding all the declaration objects that face problems in the correct and full completion of the declarations of assets and personal intere
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Thirty-five kilograms of marijuana, assessed at over 7 million lei on the black market, were seized following searches at five clandestine laboratories discovered in Chisinau and Criuleni, IPN reports.Three men, aged between 36 and 46, are suspected of having organized the illegal activity, using state-of-the-art equipment.In addition to drugs, equipment for cultivation and processin
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Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will pay a working visit to the United States of America from March 29 to April 6, IPN reports.On March 29, Mihai Popsoi will participate in the inauguration of the Consulate General of the Republic of Moldova in Sacramento and will meet with members of the Moldovan community.On the same day, the second Consulate Genera
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An officer of the National Public Security Inspectorate was arrested on suspicion that he took over 7,000 lei bribe to save a driver from contravention penalties. According to the Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime and Special Cases, he allegedly falsified official documents, imposing fines on other persons, IPN reports.The driver concerned was captured on film speeding and cr
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The list of economic agents with debts will be published on the MConnect Interoperability Platform. The platform will contain data on both debts to the State Tax Service and those set by court decisions. This is provided in a draft law that was given a final reading by Parliament, IPN reports.The database of economic agents that have debts will be created by the e-Government Agency.E
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Parliament adjusted the fiscal framework that applies to laden vehicles. Operators will no longer pay a fixed fee for exceeding the axle load and the maximum permissible laden weight. The tolls for the use of roads will be calculated according to the number of kilometers traveled, IPN reports.The bill that provides for this, which was given a final reading, was drafted by a group of P
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A Horticultural Office will be created in the Republic of Moldova as a public institution through which the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry will implement state policies in this sector. Relevant provisions can be found in a new bill on horticulture that was given a first reading by Parliament, IPN reports.Under the draft law, the office will be responsible for drafting publi
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PAS MP Oazu Nantoi criticized the situation in Gagauzia, saying that the region was taken over by the group controlled by Ilan Shor and is used for political purposes. The statement comes after the Bashkan of Gagauzia Evgenia Guțul was arrested at the Chisinau International Airport on suspicion of use of forgery and fabrication of false documents to justify the illegal funds received fro
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March 27 is World Theatre Day, first celebrated in 1962 at the initiative of the International Theatre Institute. The event brings to the fore not only stage performances but also the essential role theater plays in people's daily lives.When asked by IPN, Ala Mensikov-Vutcarau, a well-known theater actress, sent a message of appreciation and gratitude on the occasion. "Theater
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The risk of Russian interference in Moldova's parliamentary elections persists, according to Björn Söder, Chairman of the OSCE NATO Parliamentary Committee in the Swedish Parliament.Vote buying, fake bomb threats at polling stations and attempts to change narratives - these are the actions Björn Söder highlights when talking about Russia's interference in last year's presid
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The head of the International Cooperation Directorate of the Border Police, Eugen Levco, has been appointed deputy head of the General Inspectorate of Border Police. An order to this effect was signed by Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin, IPN reports.Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin expressed confidence that under the leadership of the new deputy chief, the Border Police will
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The person appears in the Interpol system at particular times, when he crosses certain borders, which means that the geography of this character's movement becomes smaller, said Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, commenting on the reports that the former leader of the Democratic Party Vladimir Plahotniuc also has Mexican citizenship, IPN reports."There are more details about this
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As from April, electricity imported from Romania could become much more expensive According to Bani.md, an official document on the ratification of a new loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which is to be approved at Thursday's sitting of Parliament, reveals these details with a major impact on electricity bills, IPN reports.The increase in the
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Prime Minister Dorin Recean paid a working visit to a village in Criuleni district. The official had discussions with citizens and visited the "Romanița" kindergarten where one of the blocks was repaired with money allocated by the Government, IPN reports.The official went to the market in Dubăsarii Vechi village of the same district and discussed with locals the Government&#
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The Russian Federation uses gas as an energy weapon to achieve its geopolitical goals. The statement was made by expert Sergiu Tofilat during a public debate on "The first lessons of the energy crisis in the Eastern region", organized by IPN News Agency. During the debate, Tofilat gave a retrospective of Moldovan-Russian relations from 2021 to the present, explaining how Moscow
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Constantin Borosan: We have introduced mandatory strategic gas reserves to prevent energy blackmail # IPN
The Republic of Moldova has made it compulsory by law to build up strategic gas reserves, a measure designed to ensure the country's energy security in the face of external risks. The statement was made by Constantin Borosan, State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, during a public debate on "The first lessons of the energy crisis in the Eastern region", organized by IPN
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A protocol on cooperation in the field of preventing and combating corruption was signed by the National Anti-Corruption Center of Moldova and the General Anticorruption Directorate of Romania. The document was signed in Bucharest and aims to strengthen efforts to implement effective measures to prevent corruption, IPN reports.The protocol was signed by NAC director Alexandr Pinzari a
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Sweden will increase its defense spending by €28 billion over the next 10 years. The investment will be the country's biggest rearmament since the Cold War, IPN reports."Sweden's defense spending already exceeds NATO's 2% target, but that is not enough. Our aim is to strive for a higher target at the NATO summit in The Hague," Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Krist
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If the Republic of Moldova cannot cover its electricity needs through its own production, Romanian producers will be obliged to conclude bilateral contracts with suppliers designated by the Moldovan government at a regulated price. This amendment was passed today by the Senate in Bucharest, IPN reports.The voted legislative initiative regulates the continuation of consumer support and
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The Monument of Queen Maria of Romania was inaugurated in Chisinau, in the square of "Gheorghe Asachi" High School. The ceremony took place on the 107th anniversary of the union of Bessarabia with Romania, IPN reports.The statue is over six meters high and depicts Queen Maria of Romania on the day of her coronation in Alba Iulia, with the Bible in her left hand. Sculptor Vea
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The Republic of Moldova should not accept the offer of cheap Russian gas, as it entails major risks of energy dependence and geopolitical blackmail from Russia. The opinion belongs to the expert Igor Botan and was made during the public debate on "The first lessons of the energy crisis in the Eastern region", organized by the IPN News Agency.Igor Botan emphasized that the les
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Six people died and 9 others were injured after a tourist bathyscaphe with 45 people on board sank in the Red Sea today, IPN reports.The submarine had set out on a trip in the Red Sea on Thursday and was swallowed by the waters just a kilometer off the coast, not far from the Egyptian city of Hurghada. The boat had reportedly been in use for several years and could sink up to 22 meters
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The Diaspora is less willing to vote in parliamentary elections than in presidential elections. Their low turnout could turn things upside down, Björn Söder, chairman of the OSCE NATO Parliamentary Committee in the Swedish Parliament, told in an interview for IPN.The Swedish official believes that this group of voters needs encouragement to participate in this year's elections in M
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A series of renovation works have been carried out at the "Ion Druta" Public Library in Dondușeni district. The thermal insulation of the roof was completed with the support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), IPN reports.To reduce energy consumption and utility costs, both the roof and exterior facades were thermally insulated.Local authorities in Dondus
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Leaders from 31 countries gathered today in Paris for the meeting known as the "Coalition of Goodwill" in support of Ukraine, IPN reports.Officials held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on support measures for Ukraine, including the potential deployment of military forces after a peace agreement is reached.French President Emmanuel Macron stated after
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Victor Ponta: Chisinau politicians must put political battles aside if they want EU membership # IPN
Politicians in Chisinau need to sit down at the discussion table rather than fight among themselves if they truly want Moldova to join the European Union. This statement was made by Victor Ponta during an interview with IPN."Romania joined the European Union because, at some point, political leaders - all of them - agreed on the famous Snagov Pact and said: 'We will not fight
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The Unified Control Commission (CUC) considers it necessary to resume the activities of its working groups. This decision was agreed upon in Bender during the Commission’s regular meeting, IPN reports."The delegations agreed on the need to restart the working groups of the Commission, with details and composition to be determined in future meetings," stated a press rele
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Any fight against fake accounts and foreign networks is legitimate, but fighting someone simply for having a different opinion than those in power is censorship. This is the view of Victor Ponta, former prime minister and independent candidate in Romania’s presidential elections."Instead of combating fake accounts and foreign networks that manipulate us, Romania is targeting
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Romania must guarantee Moldova's military security, says independent candidate in Romania's presidential elections Victor Ponta.In an interview with IPN, the Romanian official said that Romania must exert political pressure on Chisinau so that Moldova and Romania are not drawn into the conflict between Russia and Ukraine."I know very well what I am talking about, I feel
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Psychology, Political Science, and Entrepreneurship – optional subjects in high schools starting September 2025 # IPN
The Ministry of Education and Research has approved a new framework plan for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, introducing a significant change in the organization of high school education. One of the main innovations is that high schools will be able to choose between a standard framework plan and an alternative, innovative framework plan for 10th grade. According to the Ministry, the
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Bilateral relations, security in the region, but also how Romania can continue to support the Republic of Moldova in the EU accession negotiations - these are the topics covered in an interview conducted by IPN with Victor Viorel Ponta, former prime minister and independent candidate in the Romanian presidential elections.How do you find Chisinau this time?It seems to me that it has
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At least 51 people have died, eight people are missing and more than 378 thousand families have been affected by heavy rains and floods in Bolivia, IPN reports.Bolivia's President Luis Alberto Arce Catacora declared a state of national emergency in the wake of the storms. The rains caused flooding and other damage in all nine departments of the country, CNN en español reports.&qu
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The 2023 financial audit at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development has uncovered several key irregularities. These are indicated in the report presented by the Court of Accounts during a meeting of the Public Financial Control Committee, IPN reports.Among the findings is the overvaluation of information on buildings and transmission facilities, totaling about 800 milli
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Medicines Commission of the Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AMDM) has authorized 24 medicinal products, 13 of which are new on the market. The other 11 were repeatedly authorized, IPN reports.According to the AMDM, among the newly authorized drugs are Bendamustine, prescribed to treat certain forms of cancer, and Troxerutin, for the relief of chronic venous disorders.Inclu
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March 27 is World Theatre Day, first celebrated in 1962 at the initiative of the International Theatre Institute. The event brings to the fore not only stage performances but also the essential role theater plays in people's daily lives.When asked by IPN, Ala Mensikov-Vutcarau, a well-known theater actress, sent a message of appreciation and gratitude on the occasion. "Theater
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The risk of Russian interference in Moldova's parliamentary elections persists, according to Björn Söder, Chairman of the OSCE NATO Parliamentary Committee in the Swedish Parliament.Vote buying, fake bomb threats at polling stations and attempts to change narratives - these are the actions Björn Söder highlights when talking about Russia's interference in last year's presid
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