Irina Lozovan and her husband wanted
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31 March 2025 23:10
Irina Lozovan, an MP close to the fugitive Ilan Shor, and her husband, Pavel Gîrleanu, have been remanded in custody and are wanted. The two were today sentenced in absentia to 6 years and 5 years in prison respectively for knowingly accepting political party financing from an organized criminal group, IPN reports.The Buiucani branch of the Chisinau Court deprived the two of the right
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The Roma community in Moldova continuously faces challenges related to access to education, medical and social services. The authorities' effort is ineffective as long as the Roma are the target of stereotypes, discrimination and hate speech. Although there are policies and initiatives regarding inclusion in Moldova, the implementation of these policies in every community, from Chisi
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The digital signature or simply the digital identity is a USB stick. The advantage of it is that it has an unlimited number of signatures and you can operate with it from anywhere in the world. It has the same legal value as the handwritten signature, IPN reports.With the electronic signature, one can access digital services such as Mcabinet.gov.md, can grant powers of attorney through
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The Israeli military will expand its operation in Gaza, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday, IPN reports.The expanded operation aims to "destroy and clear the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure" and will require a large-scale evacuation of Palestinians, Katz said, quoted by BBC.It comes as local hospitals said at least 15 Palestinians were ki
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The "Together" bloc on Wednesday presented seven measures aimed at improving the natural gas acquisition process and preventing the increase in charges for consumers. At a press conference, the party's representatives drew attention to the problems witnessed in this sector and criticized the absence of an action plan on the part of the Government. They urged to urgently ad
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Law enforcement officers identified the car by which MP Alexandr Nesterovski went to the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau. The driver was questioned, the head of the General Police Inspectorate (GPI) Viorel Cernăuțeanu said when contacted by IPN for details."The driver made statements about all the actions that happened that day. I confirm that we have the statements
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The European Commission transferred €3.5 billion ($3.77 billion) to Ukraine on April 1 under the Ukraine Facility program, IPN reports.The new aid is the third tranche of the Ukraine Facility program to the value of up to €50 billion, which is a support mechanism for 2024-2027 that aims to recover, rebuild, modernize and support Ukraine, both in the context of its war with R
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Repressive measures proposed by Tiraspol against journalists. Promo-LEX addresses international institutions # IPN
The so-called "supreme soviet" in Tiraspol registered a "draft law" to amend the "contravention code", with the aim of introducing penalties against foreign journalists, including those from the right bank of the Nistru. The Promo-LEX Association formulated a public appeal about the new repressive measures proposed by Tiraspol, including fines of up to 160
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The first President of Romania Ion Iliescu, now 95 years old, will again appear before judges in the case of crimes against humanity, IPN reports.The same case features former Prime Minister Petre Roman, former Deputy Prime Minister Gelu-Voican Voiculescu, former director of the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) Virgil Măgureanu, Adrian Sârbu, former chief of staff of Petre Roman, Mi
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The Ukrainian acrobat, who fell from a height at the Chisinau Arena during a performance, was discharged from the hospital.In a video message publicized by the company that organized the show, the 24-year-old acrobat thanks the Moldovan doctors for their efforts and assistance.The young woman will undergo rehabilitation and will soon return to Ukraine, IPN reports.The acrobat fell
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France's far-right on Tuesday announced protests in support of its leader Marine Le Pen, who was sentenced to four years in prison for embezzlement of European Parliament funds. The sentence issued by the French judges prohibits her from holding public office for 5 years. Therefore, Marine Le Pen will not be able to run in the presidential election in France in two years, IPN reports
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The restoration works at "Eternity" memorial complex in Centru district of the capital city are in full swing. The central element of the complex – the Eternal Fire with five weapons – is being rehabilitated. The black granite at the bottom of the five weapons is being restored. Also, massive work is being done to change the damaged pavement, IPN reports."I s
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In the Republic of Moldova, the community's perception of the people with autism remains negative despite the fact that there is a wider knowledge about this disorder. Autism is often regarded unilaterally; it is associated with aggression and intellectual incapacity, an approach that is detrimental to the people with autism. Contacted by IPN for details, the director of the SOS Aut
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The Ministry of Culture provided clarifications about the need of approval for funeral works, after the mayor of Chisinau said that a draft law proposed by the Party of Action and Solidarity restricts the installation of funerary monuments. The Ministry's state secretary Vladimir Vornic explained the situation, stressing that the new regulations apply only to cemeteries with the sta
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The United States of America has helped Moldova become a stronger partner that is more anchored in the free world, and the authorities in Chisinau are looking forward to strengthening this partnership, especially in the fields of security and investment, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated at a public debate staged by the Atlantic Council in Washington
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Two train conductors were sentenced to 5 and 6 years in prison, respectively, after they were caught preparing 250,000 cigarettes to be smuggled out of Moldova. The sentence was issued by the Balti Court in a case coordinated by the North Office of the Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime and Special Cases, IPN reports.According to prosecutors, the two employees of Moldova&rsq
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From today citizens can apply for the new type of ID card at the ASP multifunctional centers. The ID card has a new format and a higher level of security. The first one million ID cards will be issued free of charge to citizens who apply for the document within 20 working days, IPN reports.The ASP notes that during the first month of the launch, ID cards will not be available on an em
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French experts, together with Moldovan specialists, have started to evaluate the restoration project of the Herta and Kligman mansions, and the preliminary results will be announced in the near future. Roman Guneavii, an adviser at the Ministry of Culture, announced about this.Contacted by IPN, Roman Gunevavii said that French restoration experts are in Chisinau following Maia Sandu&#
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A gas pipeline fire in Malaysia affected 112 people and 63 of them required hospitalization, IPN reports.Selangor's deputy police chief Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan said 37 houses in Taman Harmoni and 10 in the vicinity of Kampung Sungai Baru were affected by the fire, the Malay Mail reports.The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department said the flames were 20 stories high at one point. 78 fi
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Employees in the Republic of Moldova who work without a contract and want to claim their rights can report irregularities confidentially on the website lucrezlegal.md that is managed by the State Labor Inspectorate. This mechanism allows reporting undeclared work in a safe way, and the identity of the petitioner is protected by law, IPN reports."Inspectors are obliged by law to pr
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Every action related to culture must have at its foundations a high-performing education system. Thus, tourism projects to promote the shared cultural identity can be developed through an applied program of the Ministry of Education, whether it is the one in Bucharest or the one in Chisinau, State Secretary of the Romanian Foreign Ministry Andrei Novac stated in an interview with IPN.&
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Tiraspoltransgaz returned 3 million cubic meters of gas to JSC Moldovagaz during March 26-31, in accordance with the gas lending agreement. Moldovagaz reports that the same amount was returned between February 26 and 28, IPN reports.Earlier, the National Commission for Emergency Situations of Moldova allowed to supply Tiraspol with 6 million cubic meters of gas on a credit basis. The f
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation issued a press commentary stating that the hostile actions of the Moldovan authorities will not remain without a proper firm response. Moscow's reaction comes after Chisinau decided to expel three employees of the Embassy of Russia in the Republic of Moldova, IPN reports."The Moldovan authorities’ unjustified dec
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chișinău has declared three Russian diplomats persona non grata after members of the diplomatic mission allegedly helped MP Alexandr Nesterovschi, who was sentenced to 12 years in prison, evade justice by fleeing to the Transnistrian region. According to the IPN news agency, the individuals in question are Russia’s Co-Chair of the Joint Control C
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In the context of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Moldova, the main expectation is that citizens freely and democratically express their vote, said State Secretary of the Romanian Foreign Ministry Andrei Novac. According to him, continuity is key as, without it, everything becomes fragmented and complicated."I hope we continue on our current path and move forward with the
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is expected to visit Chisinau on Wednesday, April 2, IPN reports.The General Police Inspectorate and the Chisinau Police Division will maintain public order during the visit.Between 08:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., vehicle traffic will have limited access to the arteries connecting the city center and the Chisinau International Airport, and also to
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SpaceX on Monday, March 31, launched the first manned mission that will fly over the North and South poles, IPN reports.The Fram2 mission team, consisting of a Chinese entrepreneur and three polar explorers, began their space journey with the Falcon rocket, on a path that no one has flown before, during 64 years of manned spaceflight.The flight will last for three days, according to
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As of April 1, the Customer Support Service of the Public Services Agency will no longer offer advisory services in the cadastral field. These will be provided by the Real Estate Cadaster, exclusively by telephone, IPN reports.Cadastral documents will be issued exclusively at the local cadastral services.Exceptions are the municipality of Chisinau, Criuleni district and Șoldănești di
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The state-owned company Moldova’s Post Office on April 1 put into circulation a special series of postage stamps and maximum illustrations titled "International Bird Day. Songbirds". The campaign aims not only to celebrate the diversity of songbirds, but also to promote the protection of their natural habitats, a topic of global importance, IPN reports.The series includ
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BCS accuses the government of wanting to close two schools, one in Straseni and another in Cantemir # IPN
The deputies of the Bloc of Communists and Socialists accuse the government of planning to close two schools, one in the village of Dolna in the Strășeni district and the other in the village of Plopi in the Cantemir district. The MPs organized a press briefing at the Parliament, which was attended by parents of the pupils and representatives of the two villages. They appealed to the aut
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Moldova's gross external debt increased by 0.9 percent last year to US$10.2 billion on December 31, which is 56.1 percent of the Gross Domestic Product, IPN reports.According to provisional data of the National Bank of Moldova, the public external debt accounted for 42.2% of the total external debt and amounted to US$4.3 billion (+12.8% since the beginning of the year). The privat
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Starting Tuesday, entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova can export without taxes or with reduced taxes to all EFTA member states. The Free Trade Agreement with EFTA countries is 100% functional and enters into force on April 1, IPN reports.According to the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, this is another important step on the path of international economic inte
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Chinese regulators have for the first time granted companies approval to operate autonomous passenger drones, IPN reports.The two companies are cleared to use unmanned aerial vehicles to offer commercial passenger services, including urban sightseeing tours, according to South China Morning Post.The air operator certificate was the final regulatory hurdle both companies’ passen
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The Government approved the distribution of about 17 million lei from the state budget for complementary financing of universities. With this money, blocks of study will be renovated and dormitories will be thermally insulated, photovoltaic panels will be installed, and laptops and tablets will be purchased. In addition, the Ministry of Education and Research will allocate 2 million lei
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Devastating floods on Greek islands in the Aegean Sea were caused by the heavy rain and severe storms that last for the third consecutive day in Greece, IPN reports.Traffic was temporarily stopped in Mykonos, Paros and Chios. Schools were closed for an indefinite period on the islands of Paros, Mykonos, Rhodes, Kos, Kalymnos, Tilos and Symi. Hail also affected a number of areas. So far
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More than 2 700 dead and over 4 500 injured - that's the death toll from last week's 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. Local authorities estimate rising figures after the devastating quake, IPN reports.The data is being updated as rescuers gain access to collapsed buildings, BBC reports.Meanwhile in Bangkok, 21 people have been confirmed dead and dozens are missing.More
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Iordanca Rodica Iordanov: Moldova must take into account EU practices in the process of transition to green energy # IPN
The European Union has a positive influence on the Republic of Moldova, including in the field of environment and climate change. This includes both political and technical assistance. Moldova should not act alone. It is appropriate to take over European practices in this process of moving from an economy based on pollution and the use of fossil fuels to a green, sustainable economy.Th
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Residents of the Transnistrian region will pay more for electricity from today. This is not the first tariff increase since the beginning of this year. In the context of economic difficulties and lack of energy resources, the local administration has approved new prices for end consumers, this time citing the price of gas delivered, IPN reports.The tariff for the population will
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Exhibition of caricatures chosen in the "Satire comments on history" competition at the Parliament # IPN
An exhibition of cartoons by young people from various high schools in Chisinau has opened at the Parliament. The exhibition contains 35 works reflecting historical phenomena, events and characters, IPN reports.The cartoons were selected within the framework of the municipal interdisciplinary contest "Satire comments on history", organized by the "Prometheus-Prim"
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said today that Brussels has prepared "a solid plan" to counter the global tariffs that the US presidency will apply from tomorrow, April 2, IPN reports.The European Commission has announced countermeasures worth €26 billion on US goods in retaliation for US tariffs on imported steel, aluminum, cars.The EU's chief
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As of today, April 1, the new structure of Moldova’s territorial prosecutor’s offices has come into effect, as approved by the Prosecutor General, Ion Munteanu. The number of territorial prosecutor’s offices has been reduced from 36 to 14, IPN reports.According to the General Prosecutor’s Office, the reorganization aims to create better conditions for prosecutor
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will pay an official visit to Chisinau on April 2-3. She will hold talks with President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean, on the agenda of which will be bilateral cooperation and collaboration on issues of common interest, IPN reports.The officials will also discuss Germany's support for Moldova and the country's European cour
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Moldova's labor force continued to shrink in 2024, and the number of employed persons decreased, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS). Although there was a slight improvement in the unemployment rate, however, indicators point to changes in the structure of the labor market and increased inactivity among certain age groups, IPN reports.Last year, the labo
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The Chisinau Court, Buiucani branch, has rejected the prosecutors' request for the pre-trial detention of Evghenia Gutul. This is a separate criminal case from the one in which the Governor (Bashcan) was placed under arrest for 20 days, IPN reports.The court hearing was held in the case where Gutul is accused of illegal financing of political parties or election campaigns and viola
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The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has announced strict measures to protect Moldova's livestock sector due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in the region. As a result, ANSA has restricted the import of susceptible animals from Slovakia after six outbreaks were confirmed in the country. It has also imposed strict rules on imports from Hungary, allowing them only from unaffecte
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An Israeli airstrike launched today on the suburbs of Beirut has killed at least four people, IPN reports.Lebanon's Ministry of Health has officially reported at least four deaths and seven injuries, according to Reuters.Among the victims of the attack is a Hezbollah official, Hassan Bdeir, a Lebanese security source reports.The Israeli military stated that Hassan Bdeir was a m
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For the Republic of Moldova, transitioning to green energy is not an option but an obligation, as the country is largely dependent on imported energy resources. Moldova is not among the countries with abundant conventional energy resources that can afford the luxury of a slower transition to green energy. Being reliant on imports, the shift to green energy presents an extraordinary oppor
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34 people have died in road accidents since the beginning of the year. Excessive speed is one of the main causes # IPN
Thirty-four people have died in road accidents in Moldova during the first three months of this year. The General Police Inspectorate specifies that 371 accidents occurred during this period, which is the lowest rate in the last decade, IPN reports.The number of people who died in road accidents has also decreased. Last year, in the same period, 41 people lost their lives in accidents
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The MPs of the Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BCS) accuse the government of intending to close two schools, in the village of Dolna of Straseni district and in the village of Plopi of Cantemir district. The parliamentarians held a press briefing in the Parliament Building, which involved parents of students and representatives of the two localities. They called on the authorities not
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