Traffic restrictions in the context of the EPC Summit

In the context in which delegations of international partners are present in the Republic of Moldova, on Thursday and Friday it will be more difficult to travel in the capital and on the route to Bulboaca.

Mimi Castle- the center of Europe today

Mimi Castle has been associated in recent weeks with the Republic of Moldova and with the most important European meeting, at least this year. Mimi Castle will today host the Summit of the European Political Community (EPC), which will bring together almost 50 heads of state and government and European leaders from across the continent. The location does not appear to have been chosen by chance. Mimi Castle had a similar route to the modern history of the Republic of Moldova - it went through wars, through different governments, was forgotten and turned into an industrial building, only to be reborn and become, for a day, the capital of Europe.

June 1 could be a day off. The government approved a draft law

June 1st could be included in the list of non-working public holidays, provided by the Labor Code. The government approved a draft law that provides for this change.

Ursula von der Leyen and Josep Borrell arrived in Chisinau to participate in the EPC Summit

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen together with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell arrived in Chisinau to participate in the EPC Summit, which will take place on June 1.

Pre-Vetting Committee concludes last round of public hearings of candidates for PSC membership

The Pre-Vetting Commission has concluded the second and final round of public hearings of candidates for membership of the High Council of Prosecutors (HCC). The Commission informs that five candidate prosecutors and one representative of civil society participated in the public interview to clarify some issues relevant to the evaluation process.

Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office: criminal prosecution against Marina Tauber and the "Șor" political party completed

The criminal prosecution against Marina Tauber and the legal entity, Political Party "Șor" has been completed. According to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (AP), at this stage the materials of the criminal case will be presented to the defendants and their lawyers, their requests and applications will be resolved, and then the criminal case will be sent to court.

Maia Sandu welcomes EU decision to sanction those who threaten Moldova's stability and security

President Maia Sandu came with a message after the European Union announced the sanctioning of five people who threaten the stability and security of our country. Four of them are citizens of the Republic of Moldova. "These people in conflict with the law have betrayed and continue to betray the national interest, endanger the development of the Republic of Moldova and work for the Kremlin," she said.

Diversification of energy sources, including for the Republic of Moldova, one of the topics on the agenda of the EPC Summit

Energy security and climate change will be among the topics of discussion at the second European Political Community Summit, which will take place on Thursday, 1 June, in Bulboaca. The topic is a topical one not only in Moldova, but also throughout Europe, said Energy Minister Victor Parlicov at the public debate organised by IPN Agency. In this context, energy expert Sergiu Tofilat said that our country will no longer be able to be blackmailed by the Russian Federation because it is no longer so important on the European gas market.

The Gastrology and Hepatology Department of the Institute of Mother and Child was inaugurated

The Gastrology and Hepatology Section of the Institute of Mother and Child was inaugurated today after capital repairs. It treats about two thousand patients, mainly children, suffering from gastrointestinal and liver pathologies every year. The authorities say that investment in health will continue so that all patients can benefit from high quality and efficient services.

The last bell rang today in educational institutions

The last bell rang today for thousands of students in Moldova. On this occasion, the Minister of Education and Research, Anatolie Topala, sent a congratulatory message for the achievements of students and teachers.

Bank fraud: The case against Vladimir Plahotniuc, sent to trial in his absence

The criminal case "Bank Fraud" in which the former leader of the democrats Vladimir Plahotniuc is targeted has been sent to court in his absence. A decision to this effect was handed down today by the Court of Appeal, which rejected the lawyers' appeal and upheld the decision of the Chisinau Ciocana Municipal Court unchanged. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announced this.

National Bureau of Statistics: More than 67 million passengers used public transport in the first three months of this year

More than 67 million passengers used public transport in the first three months of this year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics show. The number is up 30 percent compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the president of the Employers' Association of Car Transport Operators, Oleg Alexa, told Radio Moldova that although the number of people transported is on the rise, it has not reached the figures attested before the pandemic.