Kremlin will try to influence this year's parliamentary elections. Maia Sandu: "Those who sell their vote, are selling their country"

The Republic of Moldova faces major risks of external interference on the eve of parliamentary elections, and Kremlin could try to destabilize the situation by illegally financing parties, organizing paid protests and cyber attacks. During the program "La 360 de grade" on Radio Moldova, President Maia Sandu warned that state institutions are ready to counter attempts at electoral fraud. The head of state emphasized that Moldovans must decide their future, without external influences, and those who try to buy or sell votes will be sanctioned.

Tiraspol denies presence of fugitive MP Alexandr Nesterovschi in the Transnistrian region

The unrecognized authorities in Tiraspol claim that they do not have information about the presence of convicted MP Alexandr Nesterovschi in the region. The reaction came after the director of the Intelligence and Security Service of the Republic of Moldova, Alexandru Musteață, stated that the member of the Parliament was on the left bank of the Nistru, where he arrived with the support of the Russian Embassy in Chisinau.

President Maia Sandu about justice reform: "Russia spends much money to scare people in the system"

The justice reform in the Republic of Moldova is nearing its final stage, and the institutions are more functional today than "a few years ago," said President Maia Sandu on Radio Moldova's "La 360 de grade" program. The head of state argues that, although significant progress has been made, the process must continue to ensure a clean and efficient judicial system.

Anitta Hipper about the SIS investigation into the Russian Embassy's involvement in Nesterovschi case: "We have complete trust"

"*It is, in fact, for Moldovan authorities to investigate. We have complete trust", said the spokesperson for foreign affairs and security of the European Commission, Anitta Hipper. The European official was asked by the media from Chisinau to comment on the investigations of the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) regarding the direct involvement of the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Moldova in the transportation of MP Alexandr Nesterovschi to the Transnistrian region and his taking under the protection of the Russian special services.

Ukraine's possibilities for delivering electricity to the Republic of Moldova were discussed in Kiev

The Republic of Moldova is considering creating gas reserves by exploiting Ukraine's underground gas deposits. The interest was voiced by Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu during his recent working visit to Kiev. The development of alternative gas supply routes, electricity supply, energy market integration, and the energy security of both nations were among the issues discussed during the talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Gherman Galushchenko.

Moldovan athletes won two gold medals at the European Kyokushin Karate Cup

Athletes from the Kyokushin Budokan Karate Club in Florești represented the Republic of Moldova at the prestigious competition. Of the 5 Moldovans who competed in the tournament, 2 won gold medals.

Chisinau expels three employees of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Moldova. Moscow reacts

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today sent a note to the ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, declaring three embassy employees as undesirable persons in the Republic of Moldova.

Russian Embassy denies involvement in Nesterovschi case

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau reacts to the accusations launched by the Director of the Intelligence and Security Service of the Republic of Moldova, Alexandru Musteață, regarding Moscow's interference in the country's internal affairs. In a statement issued on Monday, March 31, the diplomatic mission qualifies the Moldovan official's statements as "unfounded and unacceptable insinuations" and states that the Moldovan side has not yet submitted any official request for legal assistance, either under the 1993 bilateral agreement or within the framework of the 2002 CIS convention.

President Maia Sandu condemns Russia's involvement in the Nesterovschi case: "An unacceptable interference"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, condemns the involvement of the Russian Federation in the case of defected deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi, who, according to the Intelligence and Security Service, would have benefited from support from Moscow to evade the execution of his prison sentence. The head of state qualifies these actions as "unfriendly" and accuses the Kremlin of "interference in the justice of the Republic of Moldova". Invited to the show "La 360 de grade" on Radio Moldova, Maia Sandu declared that Chisinau will respond with firm decisions to this interference.

Online registration for first graders: Number of files increased by over 700

Over 7,400 applications for children's enrollment in the first grade were submitted online by parents through the eșcoală.chișinău.md platform, announced the deputy head of the Education Directorate, Andrei Pavaloi. According to him, the number of online files increased by over 700 compared to the previous week.

Irina Lozovan, sentenced to 6 years in prison

MP Irina Lozovan, accused of receiving $30,000 from fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor to bribe the mayor of Ocnita, was sentenced to 6 years in prison. Her husband, who was involved in the same case, received a 5-year prison sentence. The sentence was pronounced in the absence of the defendants by the magistrates of the Buiucani Court on March 31. Given the risk of their absconding, the court ordered that both of them be prosecuted and detained to be taken to prison to serve their sentence.

Russian Embassy helps Nesterovschi to evade prison. SIS confirms

The convicted MP Alexandr Nesterovschi is currently in the Transnistrian region, where he arrived with the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) announced. Alexandru Musteața, the SIS director, claims that the operation is a component of a hybrid aggression mechanism that Russia has orchestrated against the Republic of Moldova.