Last Bell ceremony without incidents in Romanian-language schools in Transnistrian region

Students from the eight Romanian-language educational institutions in the Transnistrian region celebrated the Last Bell Ceremony on May 30. This year's festivities occurred without incidents or restrictions imposed by the so-called authorities on the left bank of the Nistru. Previously, institutions were prohibited from flying the tricolor flag or singing the national anthem, and local militia supervised the activities.

Assets of Bashkan Guțul and four Șor associates frozen

Evghenia Guțul, the Bashkan of Gagauzia, along with Iurie Cuznetov, Nelli Parutenco, Chiril Guzun, and Dumitru Chitoroagă, has been targeted by official decisions to freeze their funds and real estate. These decisions were issued by the State Tax Service and published in the Official Gazette on May 30. They implement international restrictive measures from the European Union, which have been transposed into national legislation through Decision no. 7 of the Interinstitutional Supervisory Council, dated August 1, 2024.

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End-of-school year celebrated today in many schools

The solemn end-of-school-year ceremony, known as the Last Ring of the Bell, takes place today, May 30, in most educational institutions across the capital and several schools throughout the Republic of Moldova. While the Ministry of Education and Research recommended scheduling the ceremony either after the final lessons of the day or on Saturday, May 31, most institutions in Chisinau chose to hold the event in the morning.

ANSA advises to protect animals during flood risk period

Citizens are encouraged to take precautions to ensure the safety of farm and pet animals during this flood-risk period. The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) recommends regularly checking the condition of animals and taking prompt action to prevent them from facing unnecessary dangers.

Parliament voted: Moldova will issue new EU-standard passports

The Republic of Moldova will issue modern passports and travel documents from 2026, designed to meet European security standards. In the second reading, the Parliament voted on a draft amending the Law on Identity Documents.

Alexandru Machidon appointed acting Prosecutor General by decree signed by Maia Sandu

Alexandru Machidon was appointed as the acting Prosecutor General. This decree was signed by President Maia Sandu on May 28.

Web pages with criminal content will be blocked

Web pages that contain information intended for the preparation or commission of crimes will be blocked. The government has approved new instructions that require the cessation of access to these online resources and the removal of the relevant information directly from the source. Authorities state that this measure is necessary because online platforms are also used for selling drugs.

Several members of Parliament summoned by police and liable to fines for wearing the St. George ribbon

Seven deputies may face fines for wearing the Saint George ribbon, which was banned in the Republic of Moldova on May 9. This information was reported by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin. She noted that 70 incidents have been documented nationwide, with 55 of those occurring in the municipality of Chisinau.

Voted by the Government: New crossing point will be opened in Ungheni

A new border crossing point will be established in Ungheni. The Government has approved the beginning of negotiations and the signing of a protocol to amend the Agreement with Romania on state border crossing points.

Municipal councilor Victor Chironda resigned

Municipal Councillor Victor Chironda has resigned, citing concerns about the current leadership at City Hall. He believed that the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) has become a passive extension of the MAN party and that its operations were ultimately obstructed.

Echoes of Bessarabia's 1812 annexation. Historian: "A drama of a divided people"

On May 28, 1812, the Treaty of Bucharest established peace between the Russian and Ottoman Empires, but it also resulted in the separation of Bassarabia from the Principality of Moldova. Without the consent of the local population, the territory situated between the Prut and the Nistru rivers was annexed to the Russian Empire, forming a province known as Bassarabia. More than two centuries later, historians note that the implications of this decision continue to impact society, which remains divided by the Prut border.