Challenges for community libraries and solutions for authorities

Libraries across the country have become much more attractive to the community thanks to modern technology, librarians say. However, according to them, old books prevail on library shelves, as modest investments don't allow the purchase of new titles and volumes requested by readers. The Ministry of Culture says it is working to meet these challenges by increasing the budget for cultural activities, diversifying them and providing ongoing training for librarians.

14 judges are willing to work temporarily at the SCJ

14 judges have applied for temporary transfer to the Supreme Court of Justice. The list was made public today by the Superior Council of Magistracy.

Alexandr Stoianoglo is a defendant in a new criminal case

Suspended Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo was indicted on Wednesday on charges of illicit enrichment in a case brought last year in which he was a suspect. The information was confirmed by Alexandr Stoianoglo's lawyers.

“Fulger” masked police officers will conduct tactical exercises in the capital using armoured technique

Police officers from the BPDS " Fulger " will conduct tactical exercises in the capital today, including the use of armoured technique.

US and EU Ambassadors in Chisinau: We reaffirm our commitment to our fight against anti-Semitism and the spread of hatred and lies

On the 120th anniversary of the anti-Jewish pogrom that marked the history of Chisinau, several officials paid tribute to the victims. EU Ambassador Mazeiks and US Ambassador Logsdon made a joint speech reaffirming their commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and the spread of hatred and lies.

Pre-Vetting Committee starts assessing candidates for membership of the CSP

The Independent Integrity Assessment Commission for candidates for membership in the self-administrative bodies of judges and prosecutors, also known as the Pre-Vetting Commission, announces the organisation of the first round of hearings for candidates for membership in the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP), which will start on Friday 21 April and will last until 28 April.

SIS: Three more portals promoting false information will be shut down

The Information and Security Service (SIS) announces that three more portals in the Republic of Moldova that "promote false information in the field affecting national security" will be blocked.

120 years since the anti-Jewish pogrom. Historian: "The consequences were absolutely disastrous"

The anti-Jewish pogrom in Chisinau in 1903 brought together several forms of anti-Semitism, notably economic and religious. The pogrom lasted a day and a half and had serious consequences for the era and for the Jewish community in Chisinau, which at the time made up more than 40 percent of the city's population, historians say.

MAI: Waiting time at the border crossing point Leuseni-Albița reduced by two times

Border control times have been cut twice after the launch five days ago of the new coordinated control system at Leuseni-Albița, the Interior Ministry (MAI) reports.

Ministry of Health announces that the number of COVID-19 illnesses is decreasing

A decrease in the number of COVID-19 illnesses has been recorded in the Republic of Moldova for six consecutive weeks. The number of cases of seasonal flu and acute upper respiratory infections also decreased in the last week, the Health Ministry announced.

Bank Fraud" case: Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office provides new details

The head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA), Veronica Dragalin, held a conference today in which she presented details of the "Bank Fraud" case, in which MP Ilan Șor is sentenced to 15 years in prison, with execution. According to the head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, dozens of other people holding public office at the time are also involved in the case, and 14 criminal cases have been sent to court. Today, the file in which the former deputy governor of the National Bank, Ema Tăbârță, is accused was sent today.

Maia Sandu welcomes the European Parliament's request to start EU accession negotiations with Moldova

Moldova's place is in the European Union, President Maia Sandu said after the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the start of EU accession negotiations with our country. At the same time, Maia Sandu gave assurances that state institutions will comply with the European Commission's recommendations so that we are ready to start accession negotiations.