Approved by Parliament: People with at least 40 years of contribution experience will receive higher pensions

People who have completed a contribution period of at least 40 years will receive increased pensions, under a draft law approved today by Parliament in two readings. The document provides for an increase in the old-age pension to 3,300 lei per month.

Moment of silence in Parliament, three years after the war. Igor Grosu: Ukraine fights with courage and dignity for peace

Deputies today held a moment of silence in the Parliament session in memory of the victims of the war in Ukraine, which has been going on for almost three years. Photos of attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure were projected in the plenary. Speaker Igor Grosu strongly condemned Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, describing it as "illegal, immoral and criminal". He said that the purpose of this war is to impose the concept of "russkii mir" and restore an empire, at the cost of the lives of soldiers, women, children and the elderly.

European Parliament and EU member states agreed on a new support plan for the Republic of Moldova

The European Parliament (EP), the European Commission (EC) and the European Council have reached an agreement on the Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova. The announcement was made by Romanian MEP Dan Barna, who described the EU decision as a “historic moment” for our country.

New outbreaks of African swine fever confirmed in the Republic of Moldova. Authorities impose quarantine measures

Nine new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) were confirmed between February 10 and 19, 2025, in the Republic of Moldova. According to the National Food Safety Agency, during the same period, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) was also reported in wildlife in the village of Pîrîta, Dubăsari district.

Maia Sandu and Dorin Recean welcome the approval of the 1.9 billion euro Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova

President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean welcomed the approval of the 1.9 billion euro Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova by the European Union member states and the European Parliament. According to the authorities, the substantial new support will help accelerate reforms, boost the economy, and strengthen the country's resilience to current challenges.

What happens next after Veronica Dragalin's resignation? CRJM's explanations

Veronica Dragalin announced her intention to resign from the position of Chief Prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, so the next step is for the Prosecutor General to appoint an interim, and for the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) to approve or reject this appointment, with the interim lasting until the position is filled through a competition. This was announced by the Legal Resources Centre of Moldova (CRJM), which explained the legal steps of this procedure.

Tiraspol is searching for coal to replenish the 100 thousand tons stock depleted during the gas crisis

The Transnistrian region has exhausted its coal stocks from 2013 and needs 100 thousand tons to replenish its strategic reserves. This was announced by the self-proclaimed foreign minister of Tiraspol, Vitali Ignatiev, in an interview for a television station in Moscow.

Tamiflu shortage in pharmacies amid alarming rise in flu cases. When could a new batch be delivered?

Pharmacies in the Republic of Moldova are facing an acute shortage of Tamiflu, the main antiviral used in the treatment of influenza, while the number of respiratory infections and flu cases is experiencing an alarming increase. The Medicines and Medical Devices Agency stated for Teleradio-Moldova that high demand led to the depletion of stocks earlier than expected.

Lawyer Vadim Vieru: Mihail Ermurachi, the oldest political prisoner in the Transnistrian region, was released

Mihail Ermurachi, the 74-year-old pensioner accused of insulting the “president of the Pridnestrovian Moldovan Republic (PMR) and Russian peacekeeping forces,” is free. This was announced by lawyer Vadim Vieru, program director of the Promo-LEX Association, on his Facebook page.

Extended support for businesses: Entrepreneurs will receive electricity compensation by the end of next year

Economic agents will receive compensation for electricity by the end of 2025, not by March as previously announced. The decision was approved today by the Government, which allocated over 300 million lei, money provided by the EU. Also, the deadline for submitting the request was extended to 30 days from the date of issuance of the invoice.

"Electoral Forum 2025" reveals risks of foreign involvement in elections through propaganda, voter corruption and destabilization

In the context of this year's parliamentary elections, the risks of foreign involvement in the campaign, including through propaganda, voter corruption and destabilization of the situation are becoming increasingly evident, said the country's development partners at the Electoral Forum 2025, organized by civil society. Both government and opposition representatives argue that legislative changes are needed to make the electoral process transparent and to provide equal conditions for all contestants.

New head of the National Institute of Justice, Ramona Strugariu starts her term after she gets a residence permit in the Republic of Moldova

The new director of the National Institute of Justice (INJ), Ramona Strugariu, cannot begin her term because she does not have a residence and work permit in the Republic of Moldova. She requested a break until March 3 of this year to complete the necessary procedures.