Dorin Junghietu, in Baku: "Together we will exclude dependence on a single energy supplier"

During the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council in Baku, Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu discussed the progress made by the Republic of Moldova in diversifying natural gas supplies and enhancing energy independence with European and Azerbaijani officials. The conversations also highlighted the development of the energy sector, emphasising the increase in renewable energy production and the implementation of energy efficiency measures, all supported by development partners.

Yellow code for strong winds throughout the country: meteorologists warn the population to be cautious

Meteorologists issued a yellow wind warning for the entire country on Saturday, April 5. According to the State Hydrometeorological Service, starting at 3:00 p.m. and until Sunday, April 6, at 10:00 p.m., north-west winds are forecast to increase in gusts of up to 15–20 meters per second.

Olesea Stamate about leaving the seat of member of Parliament

Olesea Stamate claims she is still unsure if she will resign from her position as a member of Parliament, as requested by the Action and Solidarity Party leadership yesterday after she was excluded from the party. Later, she said, she would make her decision public. The statements were made on the Punctul pe azi show on TVR Moldova.

1300 households in Cojușna will benefit from an efficient waste collection system

Around 1,300 households in Cojușna will benefit from an efficient waste collection system, with the purchase of a sanitation truck by the city hall, with the support of the Ministry of Environment. The new truck will improve the waste collection process from households and help prevent the formation of unauthorized landfills.

27 agriculture businesses received support through the Agricultural Credit Facility

As many as 27 agriculture businesses have benefitted from financial support thanks to the "Agricultural Credit Facility" Program. The total value of the approved financing is 22.7 million lei, of which 2.79 million lei represents the non-refundable, interest-free grant component.

Romanian-language schools in the Transnistrian region are the target of a smear campaign in the media controlled by Tiraspol, Promo-LEX

The media controlled by the Transnistrian structures and the Sheriff holding company launched a new media campaign against schools teaching in Romanian in the Transnistrian region, in the context of the introduction of the new version of the history textbook for grade 12, according to the "Promo-LEX" association.

International community reacts after Russia's attack on the city of Krivoi Rog. Maia Sandu: "Russia does not want peace - its missiles make that clear"

Several European leaders and senior officials have condemned the Russian military's missile attack on a residential neighborhood in Krivoi Rog on Friday, April 4, which killed at least 18 people and injured 61 others. Moldovan President Maia Sandu issued a strong message to the Kremlin, calling for firm action from the international community.

Criminal Alexandru Sinigur returns to prison after his parole was revoked

Criminal Alexandru Sinigur is returning to prison after his conditional release was cancelled. The decision was made on Friday, April 4, by the Nord Court of Appeal, which found that he did not comply with the conditions imposed for his early release.

Parliament voted to amend the Amnesty Law and the Penal Code

Parliament has voted to amend the Amnesty Law, specifically targeting an article that previously permitted certain prisoners, including those serving life sentences, to benefit from both sentence reduction and conditional release simultaneously. Under the new amendment, a convicted individual who has had their sentence reduced or commuted will no longer be eligible for parole until they have served their entire sentence.

Head of the National Penitentiary Administration resigns

The head of the National Penitentiary Administration, Anatolie Falca, has resigned. Alexandru Adam is the acting head, based on an order issued by the Ministry of Justice.

Experts about the amnesty scandal: PAS risks losing trust, while the opposition gains electoral ground

The amendments to the Amnesty Law, voted in 2021 and 2022 by the parliamentary majority and which allowed the release of some life convicts, risk seriously affecting the image of the government, giving the opposition a new opportunity to attack, warns political expert Mihai Mogâldea. According to him, pro-Russian parties could exploit the scandal to consolidate their electoral position.

IGSU received 19 new special vehicles donated to the Republic of Moldova by Japan

Rescuers will respond more quickly in emergencies thanks to the addition of 19 new special vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with advanced technology, were manufactured in Japan and delivered to our country as part of the "Improvement of Fire Prevention Equipment" Project. The handover event took place in the Great National Assembly Square. The special vehicles will be distributed to units in Chișinău, Bălți, Cahul, Ungheni, and Orhei.