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Pre-Vetting: Candidates from the new group of non-judges, nominated by the Parliament to the SCM, will be heard

The Pre-Vetting Committee will hear candidates from the new group of non-judges nominated by Parliament for membership of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from 14 to 21 July.

Following the decision of the Legal Affairs, Appointments and Immunities Committee of 5 May 2023, the Parliament forwarded to the Pre-Vetting Committee the list of nine non-judge candidates for membership of the Superior Council of Magistracy. Among them are self-employed lawyers, lawyers and representatives of civil society and academia, who will go through the Pre-Vetting Committee's financial and ethical integrity vetting process,

The SJC currently operates with seven members: four are judges and three are non-judges. The Superior Council of Magistracy is to be composed of 12 magistrates.

Bogdan Nigai

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Poverty in Moldova: 65% of population struggles to survive
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Poverty in Moldova: 65% of population struggles to survive

The poverty rate has seen an alarming rise in the Republic of Moldova. In rural areas, the rate of absolute and extreme poverty is three times higher than in urban areas.

Warning: Ice on rivers and lakes. Rescuers' recommendations
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Warning: Ice on rivers and lakes. Rescuers' recommendations

The General Inspectorate for Emergencies warns the public about the dangers of ice on rivers and lakes. Due to fluctuating temperatures, ice has formed in certain areas, but it is very thin and presents a significant risk of collapse.

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Carolina Străjescu

Parliament will hold hearings on energy amid Moldovagaz’s request for gas tariff increase
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Parliament will hold hearings on energy amid Moldovagaz’s request for gas tariff increase

Next week, Parliament will conduct public hearings to address the current energy situation. This initiative was announced on November 27 by Radu Marian, the chairman of the parliamentary committee on economy, budget, and finance, following Moldovagaz's request to raise the tariff for household consumers’ natural gas by over four lei. According to Marian, the hearings will explore the reasons behind this request.

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Ecaterina Arvintii