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Non-affiliated MP Vasile Bolea, who is close to Ilan Shor, presented a legislative initiative to amend Article 88 of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, regarding the President’s pardon powers. The proposed amendment introduces limitations in the exercise of this right, eliminating the possibility of a subjective approach in pardoning decisions, the parliamentarian said at
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Minister of Culture Sergiu Prodan paid an official visit to Greece, where he spoke with his Greek counterpart Lina Mendoni about strengthening cultural cooperation, IPN reports.One of the main topics was the possibility of signing a memorandum of cooperation, focused on the exchange of experience in the restoration of cultural heritage. A first step could be taken in September, when ex
11:20
A former employee of the Leova Police Inspectorate was sentenced to four years in prison, two of which with execution, for domestic violence and the kidnapping of his concubine. The sentence was pronounced by the Leova Court attached to the Hîncești Court, and the defendant admitted his guilt both during the criminal investigation and before the court, IPN reports.According to the inve
11:20
U.S. President Donald Trump said he intends to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine, IPN reports."We want to see if we can bring that war to an end," Trump told U.S. journalists, quoted by Reuters."Maybe we can, maybe can’t, but I think we have a very good chance," the US president added.The Kremlin s
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President Maia Sandu sent a message of condolence after a devastating fire at a nightclub in Kočani town in North Macedonia killed 59 people and injured over 150 last Sunday, IPN reports."Deeply saddened by the tragic fire in Kočani, which has taken lives and injured many others. My heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and the people of North Macedonia. Our though
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More than 7,000 students of 275 educational institutions across the country will take the PISA 2025 basic test between March 17 and May 16, IPN reports.The computer-based exam assesses the skills of 15-16 year old students in reading, mathematics, science and learning in a digital world.The PISA test is organized every three years by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Dev
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Meteorologists forecast gloomy weather on March 17, with sleet in the north of the country and rains in the center and south, IPN reports.The highs will oscillate between +4 and +9 degrees Celsius, and the wind will blow from the northwest with gusts of up to 37 km per hour.In northern Moldova, the thermometers will indicate values between 0 and +4 degrees Celsius, while in the cente
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Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will be paying a visit to India during March 17-19. In New Delhi, the official will take part in the international conference "Raisina Dialogue", IPN reports.Also, Mihai Popșoi will have a meeting with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the talks will a
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A 38-year-old Turkish citizen was caught at the Chisinau International Airport trying to illegally transport 300 packages of tobacco supplies, IPN reports.The discovery was made by customs officers and border guards during security screening of passengers traveling to Istanbul.The goods were hidden in the man's luggage and were to be transported illegally.The authorities confis
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The administration of the U.S. president decided to cut off funding for key media outlets, including Radio Free Europe (RFE/RL) and the Voice of America (VOA). These have, for decades, played a crucial role in combating disinformation and promoting independent media in authoritarian regimes around the world.This decision risks negatively affecting the media climate in the Republic of M
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The Chisinau International Airport (CIA) refuted the recent allegations about an alleged doubling of hot drink prices after the airport took over the management of commercial premises, IPN reports."We clearly specify that there will be no price increases with the transfer of these spaces under the direct management of the CIA," reads a press release issued by the institution
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The start of the Great National Planting afforestation campaign will be given on March 15 in Geamăna village of Anenii Noi district. Those willing to participate in the event can go to the Great National Assembly Square of Chisinau by 08:00 a.m. to take a bus to the destination and will be then brought back by the same units of transport. A place in organized transport is provided only
17:10
This weekend will be shorter for students across the country, as they must make up a day from the spring break today. Although Saturdays are usually days off for schools, lessons are being held according to the regular schedule.This make-up day was set by the Ministry of Education and Research after the fall and spring breaks in the 2024-2025 academic year were extended to nine days. T
17:10
More than 4,000 people have secured employment since the start of this year through the National Employment Agency. Among them, 1,324 were unemployed, and 60 were hired for a period of up to three months, IPN reports."We are starting the year strong! We will continue working to deliver results and support our citizens", said Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Bu
17:10
To ensure a rapid response in critical cases and the efficient use of emergency teams, the National Center for Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Assistance (IMSP CNAMUP) reminds citizens that the 112 emergency number should only be called in life-threatening situations. These include unconsciousness, severe trauma, heavy bleeding, intense chest pain, stroke symptoms, high fever in infants,
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World Consumer Rights Day is marked annually on March 15. In 2024, consumers in Moldova submitted 1,412 petitions to the responsible authorities, up from the previous years, IPN reports."Consumers write more and more petitions, which means that they know their rights and started to trust the authorities," explained representatives of the State Inspectorate for the Supervisio
17:10
Ukrainian rapper Potap, who left the country and now performs under the pseudonym Slavic Balagan, expressed his desire to represent the Republic of Moldova at Eurovision. The singer assured that he can cover the costs associated with the trip to the song contest, IPN reports, referring to unian.net.On his Instagram page, Potap published a video sequence in which he says that he would a
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Dumitru Alaiba, the former Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, will continue to work within the Ministry, but in a new capacity. PAS MP Ina Coșeru announced that Alaiba will occupy the position of adviser and will support the current administration, rejecting rumors about his possible appointment to a diplomatic position, IPN reports."For now, we are talking about
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CNAS announces payment of allowances to families with children and for temporary incapacity for work # IPN
The National Social Insurance House (CNAS) announced that the allowances for families with children and allowances for temporary incapacity for work are available to be collected. The payments total 44.72 million lei, IPN reports.Among the allowances are one-time child birth allowances, child benefit, allowances for raising twin children, paternity allowances and maternity allowances.
16:20
Vladimir Putin said the Ukrainian troops in Kursk region must surrender, and Russia will spare their lives and treat them according to international norms and Russian legislation. The statement was made at a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, IPN reports, with reference to the BBC.The Russian leader said that this position comes as a reply to an appeal made by his U.S. counte
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The National Chamber Choir "Madrigal-Marin Constantin" of Romania invites the public in Chisinau to an extraordinary show titled "Holy Week". The concert will take place on April 6 at 7:00 p.m., at “Maria Bieșu” National Opera and Ballet House, IPN reports.The choir will be conducted by Anna Ungureanu, with actors Marius Turdeanu and Theo Marton as spec
12:40
The state-owned enterprise “Moldova’s Railways” (CFM) will receive 250 tonnes of diesel from the state reserves in order to swiftly deal with emergency situations. The decision was taken by order of Prime Minister Dorin Recean and the fuel is to be delivered by the Material Reserves Agency, IPN reports.The Agency’s director Marin Lisy told TRM channel that the d
12:30
Greco-Roman wrestler Alexandru Solovei won the title of European champion in the 82kg weight class at the U23 European Wrestling Championships held in Tirana, Albania, IPN reports.The athlete scored four consecutive victories, defeating Belgia’s Ibrahim Tabaev, Finland’s Jonni Sarkkinen, Azerbaijan’s Elmin Aliyev and Gamzat Gadzhiev of Russia.Another remarkable resu
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A 30-year-old driver died in a road accident in Sângera town on Saturday morning. According to the police, the man did not adapt the speed to the road conditions and lost control of the steering wheel, crashing his car into a tree, IPN reports.Following the violent collision and due to serious injuries, the driver died on the spot, said the General Police Inspectorate.An investigatio
12:20
The servicemen who were recently incorporated into the National Army took the military oath. The ceremony took place in a solemn setting, in garrison units in Chisinau and Balti. For six weeks, the soldiers of the 22nd Peacekeeping Battalion "Blue Helmets" attended an initial training course, IPN reports.National Army Commander, Vitalie Micov, Brigadier General, congratulate
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The Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices issued the first authorization for the cultivation of hemp for the purpose of producing seeds, fibers and/or oil. The document was issued by the Agency's Standing Committee on Drug Control.According to the institution, hemp cultivation complies with the approved technological act, and hemp intended for the production of seeds, fibers and
11:40
The Chisinau International Airport (CIA) refuted the recent allegations about an alleged doubling of hot drink prices after the airport took over the management of commercial premises, IPN reports."We clearly specify that there will be no price increases with the transfer of these spaces under the direct management of the CIA," reads a press release issued by the institution
11:30
The Republic of Moldova welcomed the finalization of negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the text of the peace agreement, hailing it as an essential step towards stability in the South Caucasus region, IPN reports.In a message published on the social network X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova underlined the essence of this moment, noting that the
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The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) becomes mandatory for Moldovan citizens who want to travel to the United Kingdom after April 2. This authorization will replace visas and will also be valid for people who could previously enter the United Kingdom without a visa, IPN reports.The Chisinau International Airport said that the ETA is a new travel authorization system through which
11:10
CNAS announces payment of allowances to families with children and for temporary incapacity for work # IPN
The National Social Insurance House (CNAS) announced that the allowances for families with children and allowances for temporary incapacity for work are available to be collected. The payments total 44.72 million lei, IPN reports.Among the allowances are one-time child birth allowances, child benefit, allowances for raising twin children, paternity allowances and maternity allowances.
11:00
Dumitru Alaiba, the former Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, will continue to work within the Ministry, but in a new capacity. PAS MP Ina Coșeru announced that Alaiba will occupy the position of adviser and will support the current administration, rejecting rumors about his possible appointment to a diplomatic position, IPN reports."For now, we are talking about
10:40
Ukrainian rapper Potap, who left the country and now performs under the pseudonym Slavic Balagan, expressed his desire to represent the Republic of Moldova at Eurovision. The singer assured that he can cover the costs associated with the trip to the song contest, IPN reports, referring to unian.net.On his Instagram page, Potap published a video sequence in which he says that he would a
10:30
World Consumer Rights Day is marked annually on March 15. In 2024, consumers in Moldova submitted 1,412 petitions to the responsible authorities, up from the previous years, IPN reports."Consumers write more and more petitions, which means that they know their rights and started to trust the authorities," explained representatives of the State Inspectorate for the Supervisio
10:10
Vladimir Putin said the Ukrainian troops in Kursk region must surrender, and Russia will spare their lives and treat them according to international norms and Russian legislation. The statement was made at a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, IPN reports, with reference to the BBC.The Russian leader said that this position comes as a reply to an appeal made by his U.S. counte
9:00
The start of the Great National Planting afforestation campaign will be given on March 15 in Geamăna village of Anenii Noi district. Those willing to participate in the event can go to the Great National Assembly Square of Chisinau by 08:00 a.m. to take a bus to the destination and will be then brought back by the same units of transport. A place in organized transport is provided only
9:00
Over 75% of the wells in the Republic of Moldova have contaminated water, but in some districts, such as Rezina, Călărași, Căușeni, Ștefan Vodă, and Basarabeasca, the situation is much more serious – over 90% of the sources do not meet the sanitary standards. According to the National Public Health Agency, contamination with nitrates - substances that can affect people's health
8:30
The volume of foreign trade in goods in the Republic of Moldova is declining for the second consecutive year, following a record-high level in 2022, driven by re-exports to Ukraine and the strong agricultural production of 2021. According to economist Veaceslav Ioniță, last year, foreign trade in goods reached $12.6 billion, down from $13.5 billion in 2022. The drop in exports is primari
8:10
To ensure a rapid response in critical cases and the efficient use of emergency teams, the National Center for Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Assistance (IMSP CNAMUP) reminds citizens that the 112 emergency number should only be called in life-threatening situations. These include unconsciousness, severe trauma, heavy bleeding, intense chest pain, stroke symptoms, high fever in infants,
7:10
More than 4,000 people have secured employment since the start of this year through the National Employment Agency. Among them, 1,324 were unemployed, and 60 were hired for a period of up to three months, IPN reports."We are starting the year strong! We will continue working to deliver results and support our citizens", said Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Bu
6:10
This weekend will be shorter for students across the country, as they must make up a day from the spring break today. Although Saturdays are usually days off for schools, lessons are being held according to the regular schedule.This make-up day was set by the Ministry of Education and Research after the fall and spring breaks in the 2024-2025 academic year were extended to nine days. T
14 March 2025
23:10
The cement plant in Ribnita has resumed operations, but only at night for now, announced Alexandr Slusari, a member of the board of directors at Energocom. Slusari also stated that he has video confirmation, with one of the recordings being sent to IPN.The agency confirmed that the footage indeed shows the cement plant, although metadata analysis of the file did not provide exact resul
23:10
The former mayor of Bolduresti commune, Nisporeni district, Nicanor Ciorchina, has challenged the decision of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) acknowledging the termination of his mandate, anticoruptie.md reports.This comes after the Electoral Commission decided on Tuesday to hold new local elections in Bolduresti, Nisporeni district. The decision was based on a notification from
23:10
In Cosnita, a village where battles took place in 1992, the Peace March was held to honor the memory of those who lost their lives defending the independence of the Republic of Moldova, IPN reports.Prime Minister Dorin Recean attended the commemoration, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and national sovereignty: “We, Moldovans, have never wanted war, and we will not
23:10
A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping his daughter. For 8 years, starting when the child was 6 years old, he had sexual relations with his own daughter in the home where they lived, IPN reports.According to law enforcement, the 36-year-old man committed the crime between 2016-2024.He did not admit his guilt, stating that these were forgeries concocted by his ex-wife t
23:10
The merger process between Victoriabank and Banca Comerciala Romana Chisinau (BCR) has been successfully completed. The National Bank of Moldova states that following the completion of the absorption procedure, BCR’s license will be withdrawn. The decision is set to be published in the Official Gazette, IPN reports.“This merger strengthens the banking market in the Republi
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