A lifer, recently released from prison, was detained again

Another person sentenced to life imprisonment but released from detention on March 24 by the Rezina court, was detained, the Police of the Republic of Moldova announced.

Deputies honored World War II heroes. Igor Grosu: “Their sacrifice must never be forgotten”

Today, the heroes who sacrificed their lives during World War II were honored in a plenary session of Parliament. Members of Parliament observed a moment of silence, and the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, expressed gratitude to the veterans. He also symbolically recited the names of the 25 remaining living veterans.

The military band will be in Bălți on May 9 but won't join the march

The 1st Brigade military band will participate in the activities organized on May 9 in the municipality of Balti; however, they will not take part in the traditional Victory March. The Ministry of Defense has confirmed this decision, rejecting Mayor Alexandr Petkov's claims that the band refused to perform.

Aid for World War II veterans was transferred

Veterans of the Second World War can now access their one-off benefits in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. According to the National Social Insurance House, the funds have been credited to the veterans' social cards. Those without a social card can collect their money at any post office across the country.

Minister of Education: Teachers from the Republic of Moldova involved in propaganda training in the Russian Federation

Recently, groups of teachers from various regions in the Republic of Moldova took part in training sessions organized by the "Evrazia" organization in the Russian Federation. The European Union has imposed sanctions on this organization due to its involvement in destabilizing activities. Education Minister Dan Perciun stated on social media that these training sessions are acts of indoctrination that promote Kremlin propaganda, including false narratives about the war in Ukraine and historical revisionism. The minister warned that participating in such programs could result in sanctions, including the potential revocation of teaching credentials.

Press Review // Messages for press freedom: "We write for those who no longer can"

The recent presidential elections held last Sunday in Romania continue to be a focal point for national publications. Additionally, the media reports on a symbolic action that took place outside the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau in observance of International Press Freedom Day. Furthermore, 35 years after the "Flower Bridge" over the Prut River, several media outlets published testimonies from participants of that historic event.

Journalists protest at Russian Embassy in Chișinău, sending silent messages to the Kremlin

Dozens of journalists gathered outside the Russian Embassy in Chisinau on Tuesday for a public demonstration titled "We Write on Behalf of Those Who Can No Longer." Organized by the Center for Independent Journalism (CJI), the event served as a gesture of solidarity with journalists oppressed by the Kremlin regime and a protest against the pressures and attacks on independent media.

Education Ministry calls for probe into suspected scam involving national exam test sale

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) and the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation (ANCE) announced that they have alerted the General Police Inspectorate about a suspected case of fraud. This case involves reports on social networks concerning the alleged sale of tests for national graduation exams. A request for an investigation was made.

Serious accident in Bardar: minibus crash sends six to hospital

On Tuesday morning, a serious road accident occurred on the R-3 route near Bardar in the Ialoveni district, resulting in six people, including a child, being taken to the hospital.

Alexei Buzu: We must speed up the integration of people with disabilities into the workforce

The Republic of Moldova has made significant strides in adopting inclusive programs to integrate people with disabilities into the workforce. However, progress remains slow, primarily due to the lack of essential infrastructure. This was stated by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, during the "Pe Față" show on Moldova 1 TV. He highlighted that, as of 2023, the ministry's offices have only recently been adapted to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

35 years since the First Flower Bridge

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Flower Bridge, a significant event that occurred at the Prut border. On May 6, 1990, people crossed the Romanian-Soviet border without documents for the first time since World War II. Historians emphasize the importance of this day for both the independence of the Republic of Moldova and the adoption of the Romanian language. Additionally, they regard it as a memorable day for the reunion of the Romanian people. The "Flower Bridge" was later transformed into a stone bridge, which involved building structures across the Prut and strengthening Moldovan-Romanian relations.

Fox vaccination campaign underway in the Republic of Moldova

The spring campaign to vaccinate foxes against rabies is currently underway across the Republic of Moldova until May 11. The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reports that special teams are distributing the vaccine baits manually.