Parliament ratifies convention on Ukraine compensation commission

On Thursday, July 23, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova ratified the Hague Convention, which establishes the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. This new legal framework will enable Ukraine and its citizens affected by the war to seek compensation from the Russian Federation for damages incurred since February 24, 2022.

Moldova aligns 112 Service with EU through Next Generation eCall

Parliament has adopted, in its second reading, amendments to the Law on the Organization and Operation of the National Single Emergency Call Service 112. These amendments establish the legal framework for integrating the European Next Generation eCall (NG eCall) system into the 112 Automated Information System.

Millions in assets: Ex-MoldATSA chief's luxury cars and crypto fortune

The former administrator of the State Enterprise for the Use of Airspace and Air Traffic Service "Moldatsa," Dumitru Vangheli, left office with a substantial fortune. According to the asset declaration he submitted at the end of his term, he earned a monthly salary of over 107,000 lei during the first half of this year, totaling approximately 643,000 lei. In addition to his salary, Vangheli owns a house valued at 860,000 euros, six cars, over a million dollars in cryptocurrencies, and bank deposits in Canada.

First-time offenders accused of serious crimes: How many children are in Moldova's prisons?

There are 19 male children, aged between 15 and 18, currently in pretrial detention in Moldovan prisons. While most of them are first-time offenders, they are all being investigated for crimes that are classified as serious, particularly serious, or even exceptionally serious.

Moldovan peacekeepers head to Kosovo on new mission

A group of 41 soldiers from the National Army has departed for a new peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. For the next six months, these Moldovan peacekeepers will work alongside troops from other countries to monitor the security situation in the region. Prior to their departure, the soldiers completed an extensive training program.

MoldATSA abuse of office case: Three managers detained for 72 hours

Three senior employees of the State Enterprise "Moldatsa" were detained for 72 hours. Their arrests followed 25 searches conducted on Thursday, July 23, by officers of the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) and anticorruption prosecutors.

Government T-shirts spark 'waste' claims: What they really cost

The T-shirts provided free of charge to ministers at the first meeting of the government led by Vasile Tofan do not cost "150 lei" as the Prime Minister estimated, but rather 310 lei each. This gesture was intended to promote the reform of local public administration. Officials from the Communication Department of the State Chancellery clarified this information at the request of Teleradio-Moldova Company.

Parliament gives final approval to a €40 million EIB loan to renovate 20 schools in Moldova

Thousands of students from 20 educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova will benefit from improved study conditions following Parliament's ratification of a financing agreement. On July 23, 85 out of 93 deputies present voted in favour of the agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB), which is valued at 40 million euros. The funds will be allocated for the capital renovation of the institutions participating in the "Model Schools" network.

Minister Radu Musteața denies PDM membership, calls photos fake

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Radu Musteața, denied being a member of the Democratic Party of Moldova (PDM) and claimed he never led the party's territorial organisation in the Ciocana sector of Chisinau. He made these clarifications on July 23, following the emergence of photos and accusations suggesting that he possessed a PDM membership card.

VIDEO | "Disabled" beggars walk during police checks

The police reported documenting 10 cases of begging in the Centru and Botanica sectors of Chisinau after conducting recent prevention and control actions. The individuals targeted, aged between 27 and 51, are suspected of feigning disabilities or claiming to be in difficult situations to obtain money from passersby. All those identified were sanctioned for minor offences.

Tofan cites gas logistics; Dodon offers solution talks

Socialist leader Igor Dodon argues that the Republic of Moldova should purchase gas from the Russian Federation via the TurkStream pipeline, at a price of around $330 per thousand cubic meters. This rate is considerably lower than the current prices on European stock exchanges, which have climbed to approximately $750. However, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has pointed out that, aside from political issues, logistical challenges make acquiring Russian gas unfeasible.

EU adopts 21st Russia sanctions package; Moldova and Ukraine talks delayed

EU ambassadors reached an agreement in Brussels on Thursday morning to impose new sanctions on Russia. These sanctions aim to extend the price caps on Russia's oil exports. After weeks of tense negotiations, the restrictions were revised and adapted in response to Greece's reluctance, which is based on the country's dependence on energy imports from Russia.