European Parliament to vote on a resolution assessing the challenges facing Moldova

The European Parliament is to vote today on a resolution assessing the challenges facing the Republic of Moldova, according to a press release from the institution. The resolution is the result of a plenary debate on the same subject held in March.

Reactions between Dorin Recean and Irina Vlah at the Government meeting. The bone of contention - the Tatarstan leader's intention to enter the Republic of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova should not be associated with the war in Ukraine and the atrocities committed there by the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Dorin Recean stressed at today's Cabinet meeting. Referring to Tatarstan leader Rustam Minnihanov's intention to enter the Republic of Moldova and go to Gagauzia, Recean said the authorities would not accept the involvement of foreigners in Moldova's internal affairs. For her part, Gagauzia's Bashkan Irina Vlah said that the two regions have had a friendly relationship for over 25 years.

Chisinau City Hall asks the Government for help in the context of preparations for the European Political Community meeting. The Executive's reaction

The Chisinau City Hall will provide the necessary support to the central authorities for the organisation of the European Political Community Summit on 1 June, Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban announced today at an operational meeting of the Chisinau City Hall.

Alexander Tanase: After Ilan Șor was sentenced to 15 years in prison, he should remain without a mandate as a deputy

After the decision of the Chisinau Court of Appeal, which sentenced Ilan Șor to 15 years in prison, he must remain without a mandate as a deputy. The statement was made by the former president of the Constitutional Court, Alexandru Tănase, during a broadcast on ProTV.

The President of Tatarstan was not allowed to enter the Republic of Moldova. Border Police clarifications

The leader of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation, Rustam Minnihanov, says he was not allowed to enter the territory of the Republic of Moldova today because he had been declared persona non grata. He was due to attend a congress in Comrat at the invitation of Gagauz People's Assembly deputy Victor Petrov, a candidate for Gagauz autonomy.

Jānis Mažeiks, message on the occasion of the Easter holidays: EU stands by Moldova and will continue to support it

The European Union stands by the Republic of Moldova and will continue to support it for a better and safer future, the European Union Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova Jānis Mažeiks said in his message on the occasion of the Easter holidays.

MFAEI: The Republic of Moldova has fulfilled most of the actions in the implementation plan of the European Commission conditionalities

Most of the actions foreseen in the implementation plan of the conditionalities proposed by the European Commission to the Republic of Moldova have been carried out, Vladimir Cuc, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, told the Radio Moldova's "Paralela 47" broadcast. According to him, they concern the amendment and adoption of laws aimed at ensuring the proper functioning of state institutions.

The Audiovisual Council presented its report to Parliament. Opposition demanded explanations for suspension of licence for six TV stations

The Audiovisual Council imposed 447 sanctions on media service providers and distributors over the past year for non-compliance with audiovisual legislation, according to the institution's report presented in Parliament today. According to the report, 235 fines totalling 2,340,000 lei and 212 warnings were issued. Parliamentary opposition demanded explanations for the suspension of licences for six TV stations

Approved by Parliament: the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Justice will be able to request advisory opinions from the ECtHR

The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Justice will be able to ask the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) for an advisory opinion on questions of principle concerning the interpretation or application of the rights and freedoms defined in the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. A draft law providing for this has been adopted by Parliament. The authors of the draft say that seeking ECtHR opinions will result in a reduction of Moldova's ECtHR convictions.

Alexandr Nesterovschi and Irina Lozovan, who left the Party of Socialists, collect signatures for the creation of a new party

Unaffiliated MPs Alexandr Nesterovschi and Irina Lozovan, who have left the Party of Socialists, are collecting signatures for the creation of a new party. The priorities of the future party include defending the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova and joining the Eurasian Union, said MP Alexandr Nesterovschi.

Dorin Recean chaired the first meeting of the Governmental Commission for European Integration

The transposition of European directives into national legislation is not a process of copying the text, but of adjusting it to our realities, Prime Minister Dorin Recean said at the meeting of the Governmental Commission for European Integration. The head of the executive stressed that citizens, businessmen and national institutions must go through this transformation.

Expert: Examination of Ilan Șor's case at the SCJ could take up to a year

Yesterday's decision by the Chisinau Court of Appeal sentencing fugitive politician Ilan Shor to 15 years in prison is enforceable, which means he can serve his sentence and his assets can be confiscated. But his lawyers say they will appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court of Justice, and experts say it could take up to a year for the case to be heard in that court.