Councilor from Ocnița district, investigated for corrupting a mayor, placed in custody for 30 days

The Bălți Court decided to place in preventive detention, for 30 days, the district councilor of the Ocnita District Council, investigated in the case of corruption and money laundering.

Parliament donated a batch of computers to schools in Moldova

The Parliament donated a batch of technical equipment to several educational and cultural institutions in the country. Thus, 200 units of technical equipment and consumables will be used as educational resources.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean requested boosting of the works to liquidate the consequences of the calamities

The works to liquidate the consequences of bad weather in the town of Cupcini, Edineț district, must be boosted, says Prime Minister Dorin Recean. On a visit to the north of the country, the prime minister requested more mobilization from the responsible institutions to deliver the necessary materials as soon as possible.

A citizen of the Republic of Moldova died while completing his documents at the Embassy in Berlin

An 85-year-old man, who also held German citizenship, died in the consular section of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Berlin. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, the man was there with his wife, to perfect his passport.

State of emergency has entered into force throughout the country

The state of emergency entered into force throughout the country starting with today, a period extended by the Parliament, in the context of the war in Ukraine. This will be valid for another 60 days. The decision was approved by the parliamentary majority, at the last plenary session of the spring-summer session.

The passport application procedure was simplified

The procedure for issuing the passport has been considerably simplified, announces the Public Services Agency, following the changes made previously in several normative acts. Thus, when submitting the application for the perfecting of a passport, the presentation of civil status documents is no longer mandatory.

Corruption and money laundering: CNA raids Renaissance Party headquarters

The National Anti-Corruption Centre (CNA) is currently carrying out searches at the headquarters of the Renaissance Party. The information was confirmed to Radio Moldova by the institution's press officer, Ina Volosciuc.

EU programme to support the development of rural localities extended until 2024

The European Union (EU) programme to support the development of rural localities is to be extended until March 2024, according to a decision approved by the Government. Of the 18 projects proposed in the action plan, 16 have already been implemented, said Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Andrei Spînu. He also said that following the implementation of the project, the citizens of Balti and Soldanesti will have access to drinking water and students will benefit from European conditions for studies.

Stocks of firewood will be replenished in Moldova before the cold season

As of August 1, the Moldsilva Agency had about 57 thousand cubic meters of firewood for sale. Representatives of the institution told Radio Moldova that in the second half of this year the stock will be replenished by another 116 thousand cubic meters. In Chisinau municipality, the price varies between 810 lei and 1,300 lei, depending on the hardness of the wood. Traders sell the wood for between 1,200 and 1,600 lei.

Moldovagaz president announces how much Russian gas will cost in August

In August, the purchase price of natural gas supplied by the Russian Gazprom concern in the Republic of Moldova will be $527 per thousand cubic metres, Moldovagaz chief Vadim Ceban announced on his Telegram page.

Pre-Vetting Commission to "thoroughly" review Supreme Court decisions on challenges to candidates for SCM and PSC positions

The Pre-Vetting Commission has taken note of the issuance of the Supreme Court of Justice's decisions on the 21 appeals of candidates who failed the evaluation and announces that it "will thoroughly analyse the Court's reasoning". It will then comment on its actions.

Preparing for the cold season! Energocom has bought about 300 million cubic metres of gas

Energocom has bought about 300 million cubic metres of gas for both current consumption and storage, the company announced in a release. The average purchase price is about $400 per thousand m3.