Justice

SCM names new judges for Chișinău and Bălți courts of appeal

The Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM) appointed new judges to the courts of appeal in Chișinău and Bălți on November 13, following a selection process.

Accordingly, Judges Andrei Cașcaval, Lucia Bagrin, Vitalie Budeci, Constantin Roșca, Sergiu Dimitriu, Vitalie Pîslariuc, Eleonora Badan-Melnic, Grigore Manoli, Roman Pascari, and Gheorghe Stratulat were appointed to the Chișinău Court of Appeal. Meanwhile, Ivan Parii and Stanislav Grosu were appointed to the Bălți Court of Appeal.

Furthermore, SCM members resolved to recommend three judges—Vitalie Pîslariuc, Lucia Bagrin, and Stanislav Grosu—to the President of the Republic for formal appointment, citing their successful completion of an external evaluation.

The SCM also noted that at the Chișinău Court of Appeal, 19 of the 57 judicial positions are currently filled, leaving 38 vacant. At the Bălți Court of Appeal, 17 of the 24 positions are occupied, with seven remaining unfilled.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

Read more

Traffic cameras help Moldova crack down on speeding and safety
Social
Video

Traffic cameras help Moldova crack down on speeding and safety

It is well known that nearly all vehicle journeys are monitored by traffic authorities through surveillance cameras.

Rodica Mazur Rodica Mazur

Rodica Mazur

Millions recovered: Cracking down on the Russian Laundromat
Social

Millions recovered: Cracking down on the Russian Laundromat

Assets valued at approximately $190 million, originating from the transnational money laundering scheme known as the "Russian Laundromat," have been identified in collaboration with foreign law enforcement agencies. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announced this development.

Moldova struggles with rising domestic violence
Social
Video

Moldova struggles with rising domestic violence

In the first ten months of this year, Moldova witnessed a distressing rise in domestic violence, with 28 fatalities reported.