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After the corruption scandal, an acting head is to be appointed at Interpol Moldova

An acting head is to be appointed at the head of the Interpol Moldova Bureau after Viorel Țentiu, who managed the institution, was accused of passive corruption and was placed under house arrest. The announcement was made by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adrian Efros. He said that, at present, several candidacies are being considered, but he did not reveal their names.

"We followed very carefully the evolution of the case of the head of Interpol Moldova. We are now reviewing several applications to appoint an interim head to ensure the smooth operation of the directorate. At the moment we have no divergences or reluctance in the exchange of information, we are fully operable. The center carries out its activity in accordance with the tasks it has", declared the Minister of the Interior.

On Tuesday, the head of the Interpol Moldova Bureau, Viorel Țentiu, was placed from pre-trial detention to house arrest for 30 days. The decision was made by the magistrates of the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana, who partially accepted the prosecutors' approach regarding the extension of the preventive measure. Tentiu is accused of passive corruption. At the beginning of June, the head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Veronica Dragalin, announced an alleged scheme in which a group of people, including civil servants from the US, received millions of dollars in bribes to delete "red notices" issued by Interpol, which signals internationally wanted criminals. Then, more than 30 searches were carried out, and six people were detained, including the head of Interpol Moldova, Viorel Țentiu, together with another accused, whose identity has not yet been established public, were placed in preventive detention. The other four people were released. Following this scandal, seven employees of the Interpol Office in the Republic of Moldova were suspended from their positions during the internal investigation.

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Holodomor victims commemorated in Chisinau
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Holodomor victims commemorated in Chisinau

On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-1933, a tragic event that marked the history of Ukraine, and in 1946-1947, the history of Bessarabia. This year, the commemoration is held under the theme "Light a candle for the victims of the Holodomor. In the fight for Ukraine, support the soldiers." A commemoration was also held in Chisinau, where participants spoke about one of the worst national catastrophes - the organized famine - which claimed millions of lives.

VOX// Moldovans with dual citizenship, at the polls: "We must make the right choice for a prosperous Romania"
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VOX// Moldovans with dual citizenship, at the polls: "We must make the right choice for a prosperous Romania"

Moldovan citizens with Romanian citizenship cast their right to vote. On the second day after the opening of the 59 polling stations, Moldovans participate in large numbers, because every vote counts, they say. Moreover, Romanians from the Republic of Moldova want a developed Romania, which will be represented internationally by a person with integrity and with increased interest in the Republic of Moldova.

Local product fairs organized in all sectors of Chisinau
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Local product fairs organized in all sectors of Chisinau

Residents and guests of the capital are invited, on Saturday and Sunday, to visit the fairs open in all sectors of Chisinau. According to a press release from the Chisinau City Hall, the events are organized with the aim of supporting local producers and providing the residents of Chisinau with access to seasonal agricultural products and handicrafts.