Massive corruption network: 130,000 people, rounded up for influencing the elections in the Republic of Moldova

About 130,000 people were involved in a well-organized network of illegal financing of political parties and massive corruption of voters, coordinated by people affiliated with the criminal organization led by Ilan Șor, informs the Police of the Republic of Moldova. According to the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office, the network includes territorial leaders, activists, sector chairpersons and sympathizers who were recruited to influence the results of the October 20, 2024 election.

A Moldovan woman, killed in the attack in Tel-Aviv

A Moldovan woman was killed in the terrorist attack in Jaffa, Tel-Aviv, on the evening of October 1. The information was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE). The identity of the victim is to be confirmed, informs the diplomacy from Chisinau.

Police detaines 13 suspects in the case of defacing state buildings

More than 13 people were detained by the authorities, being suspected of involvement in actions of defacing the buildings of the Government, the Supreme Court of Justice and the Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova". According to the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adrian Efros, the investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be held accountable.

Eleven citizens of the Republic of Moldova were evacuated from Lebanon

Eleven citizens of the Republic of Moldova, among them mothers with children, were evacuated from Lebanon, in the context of the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. They are currently safe in Poland, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi. They will be repatriated to the Republic of Moldova tomorrow, said the official.

The Republic of Moldova honors its older people: Eight older people awarded

Eight older people, participants in the contest "For an active life at any age", were awarded today, October 1, for outstanding achievements and performances in various fields, including medicine, culture and social services. The competition is held every year on the occasion of the International Day of Older People to promote active ageing, involvement in social life and to appreciate the outstanding achievements of older people.

Tense situation in the Middle East: Moldovans in Lebanon request the evacuation of their families

In connection with the tense situation in Lebanon, the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Lebanese Republic, based in Ankara, recently received and continues to receive several requests from Moldovan citizens who live there, requesting help in their evacuation from Lebanon. Currently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova together with the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova are making efforts for the emergency evacuation of our citizens, the representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Lebanon, based in Ankara, told the Public Broadcaster "Teleradio Moldova".

Large-scale raids in Comrat: five people from Șor's entourage, detained in cases of money laundering and illegal financing of parties

The CNA officers, together with the prosecutors, carried out more than 50 searches today at the offices, homes and cars of 20 people in Comrat. The actions were held as part of an investigation into money laundering, falsification of financial reports and illegal financing of a political party. Following the raids, five people were detained and were placed in preventive detention for 72 hours, the National Anticorruption Center announced.

New outbreaks of bird flu in the Republic of Moldova: About 850 birds are to be killed

Seven new outbreaks of bird flu were registered between September 25-27 in non-professional households in Nisporeni and Edineț districts, after domestic birds came into contact with wild birds, informs the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). According to the deputy general director of the institution, Alexandr Manciu, about 850 animals are to be killed.

30 video cameras, donated to the State Labor Inspectorate

Employees of the State Labor Inspectorate will use body cameras to increase transparency in the performance of checks by employers of the institution. In this regard, a donation of 30 body video cameras was offered today, September 30, with the support of the European Union (EU) and the International Labor Organization.

Access restrictions to the Airport extended: Authorities cite security risks and high flow of passengers

The Border Police announces that the limited access measures in the Chisinau International Airport terminal are extended until October 31, 2024. Under the decision of the Risk Management Group, access to the terminal is allowed only to passengers with tickets and travel documents, authorized personnel and aircraft crews.

Disinformation and cyber attacks: How the UK is helping to strengthen the security of the Republic of Moldova

The Russian Federation uses complex destabilization strategies to weaken the Republic of Moldova, warns the British ambassador in Chisinau, Fern Horine. According to her, the Kremlin uses disinformation campaigns and hybrid interventions to influence political and social events in the Republic of Moldova, in an attempt to keep the country under its control.

People's Advocate: Cases of violence against women and girls cannot be tolerated

The tragic cases of violence against women and girls as well as the many unreported cases, cannot be tolerated and must be considered with increased attention from the public authorities, including the national institution for the protection of human rights, but also the whole community. This was mentioned by the People's Advocate, who took act of the case from Rădeni, in which a 30-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped.