Maia Sandu on Remembrance and Remembrance Day: "We will continue our efforts to keep peace in the country"

The Republic of Moldova has been living side by side for more than a year with a terrible and unjust war started by Russia against Ukraine, and the Moldovan authorities have not allowed "hotheads" to turn the Transnistrian region into the scene of a new conflict. President Maia Sandu made a statement to this effect on Remembrance and Remembrance Day, on the occasion of the commemoration of the fallen heroes of the armed conflict in the Dniester region.

31st anniversary of the Nistru war

The 31st anniversary of the start of the military action to defend the territorial integrity and independence of the Republic of Moldova on 2 March 1992. Around 30 thousand people, soldiers, policemen and volunteers took part in the armed conflict, some 300 people lost their lives during the fighting and dozens are still missing. Negotiations in various formats have taken place over the years, but the Transnistrian conflict has not been resolved. Troops of the Russian 14th Army continue to be stationed on the territory of the Transnistrian region, and it is estimated that around 20 thousand tons of ammunition are kept in the Cobasna military depot, an area which is de facto controlled by Russia and to which the Moldovan authorities have no access.

Chisinau City Hall former head of department and businessman detained for corruption charges

A former interim head of the Buiucani Education, Youth and Sport Department and a businessman were detained for 72 hours by CNA officers and anti-corruption prosecutors following raids this morning. The two are suspected of fraud in public procurement procedures.

The Republic of Moldova will operate regular flights from and to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Republic of Moldova will operate regular flights from and to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, according to an agreement whose signing was approved today by the Cabinet of Ministers. Thus, the necessary premises for the creation of a single market for air transport between these countries will be ensured, which will also encourage competition on the market, declared the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Lilia Dabija.

Several Moldovans, stranded at Dusseldorf airport in Germany

Several Moldovans, as well as citizens of other countries, were stranded today at the Dusseldorf airport in Germany. According to a passenger, the Air Moldova company, which operates this flight, would not have paid certain taxes, and for this reason, the aircraft cannot take off.

President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, expected in Chisinau

The President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, is coming on an official visit to the Republic of Moldova, the presidential institution announces. According to the quoted source, the leader from Athens will have meetings with the country's leadership in Chisinau.

The Republic of Moldova will join the EU for Health Program

The Government approved, at the proposal of the Ministry of Health, the draft law for the ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union regarding the country's association with the "EU for Health" program, signed in Brussels on February 7, reads a Government release .

Saudi Arabia is ready to offer the Republic of Moldova support and cooperation in the field of environment

The reduction of carbon emissions in the atmosphere and the development of the green economy were the topics discussed, in Chisinau, by the Minister of the Environment, Rodica Iordanov, with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Republic of Moldova, based in Bucharest, Mohammed Abdulghani Khayat, according to a press release from the Ministry of in Chisinau.

The new tariff, approved by ANRE for consumers in Chisinau

Chisinau residents will pay more for thermal energy delivered by Termoelectrica. The tariff increased by more than 700 lei, after today's decision, February 28, of the members of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), unanimously approved by votes.

A false air raid alert was registered in the Transnistrian region

In Russia, two radio stations were hacked. Instead of music, radio listeners heard the sound of a siren and a voice warning of an air raid alert. It should be noted that both stations are also broadcast in the Transnistrian region.

Wizz Air suspends all flights from and to Chisinau invoking safety reasons. AAC regrets the decision

Low-cost air operator Wizz Air suspends all flights to/on Chisinau International Airport since March 14, 2023. The information was confirmed by the Civil Aeronautical Authority. The institution was notified by an email about the decision stated, being invoked reasons for safety and security of the air space in the region.

PSRM organized a flashmob in front of the Presidency building

The Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) today organized a flashmob in front of the Presidency, together with supporters of the formation. They chanted that they want peace and that Moldovans are a peaceful people. The executive secretary of the Socialist Party, Vlad Bătrîncea, stated that at next week's Parliament session, the Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BCS) will come up with a statement on peace consolidation, peace guarantees and security guarantees.