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.

Parliament is in session. MPs to examine the Audiovisual Council's activity report for 2022

The agenda for Friday's plenary session includes seven items, including the Audiovisual Council's activity report for 2022

The European Parliament will vote next week on a resolution assessing the challenges facing the Republic of Moldova

The European Parliament will vote on 19 April 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.

Bucharest trilateral declaration: Romania and Moldova support Zelensky's 10-step peace plan

Romania, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine signed a joint declaration in Bucharest on Thursday, which focuses on developing strong relations between the three countries in the political, economic, infrastructure, defence, security and cultural fields and notes that the three countries have similar visions for a stable and secure Black Sea.

LIVE // Press statements by foreign and defence ministers after the trilateral meeting in Bucharest

Press conference held by the Foreign Ministers and Defence Ministers of Romania, Moldova and Ukraine.

Valeriu Mija: Moldova needs 250 million euros to modernise its armed forces

The Republic of Moldova needs €250 million to modernise its armed forces after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The statement was made by Defence Ministry state secretary Valeriu Mija, reports Reuters.

Zinaida Greceanii resigned as chair of the parliamentary faction of the Bloc of Communists and Socialists

Zinaida Greceanii has resigned as chair of the parliamentary faction of the Bloc of Communists and Socialists. Vlad Batrîncea became the new chair of the faction. The announcement was made by MP Zinaida Greceanii at the plenary session on Thursday 13 April.