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22 March 2025 14:00
Several institutions across the country, including the Parliament and the Government, are once again joining the global movement "Earth Hour" this year. Authorities are also encouraging citizens to take part in the event by turning off their lights today, March 22, between 20:30 and 21:30, IPN reports."This way, we will stand in solidarity with people around the world, c
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A passenger bus and a truck collided in Crimea. Six people died and at least 20 others were injured. The truck driver was not hurt, IPN reports.According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (МЧС России), the Saky - Simferopol bus collided with a truck that was parked by the side of the road, on the Simferopol - Yevpatoriya route.The bus driver confessed that he was blind
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Ukrainian and U.S. officials had a new meeting in Saudi Arabia and discussed the protection of energy facilities and critical infrastructure and the end of the war in Ukraine, IPN reports.The Ukrainian delegation in Riyadh was led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who said that the purpose of Sunday's meeting was to contribute to the approach of a just peace and security, writes R
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A 22-year-old man was kidnapped on Trandafirilor St in the capital city and held captive by four people, including a minor, following a dispute over a debt. He was released after the police intervened, IPN reports.According to preliminary information, the young man was with his girlfriend when he was attacked by a group of four individuals aged between 17 and 24, natives of Chisinau, I
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Individuals will be able to declare online the goods received by international parcel post for which import duties must be paid. These are parcels with a value of more than €150 and lower than €1,000, IPN reports.According to the Customs Service, through the new digital solution, users will be able to complete and submit the customs declaration directly. The person who comple
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A concert dedicated to the Day of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania will be staged at the Organ Hall on March 26, with free admission. The event is organized by the concert institution in cooperation with the Romanian Cultural Institute "Mihai Eminescu" in Chisinau, IPN reports.The theme of this year's edition is "Golden voices that unite us". The program inc
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People will be able to return disposable and reusable packaging after consuming drinks and will receive the amounts paid for them when purchasing the products. The procedure for selecting the administrator that will manage the packaging warehouse system was discussed at the Ministry of Environment, IPN reports.The system provides for the application of an additional tax to the price of
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Pretests for students in the ninth and twelfth grades start. The Ministry of Education and Research said the testing aims to determine the students' degree of preparation for exams, and the written papers are not graded, IPN reports.About 29,000 secondary school students and 19,000 high school students will sit the pretests."The students of the graduate classes can prepare f
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World TB Day is observed on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic effects of tuberculosis that affects millions of people globally. The Republic of Moldova is no exception and is among the countries with "increased risk of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis," IPN reports.The theme of this year's World TB Day is "Yes!
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The deadline for submitting tax reports for February is March 25. This is also the deadline for paying taxes, fees, compulsory health insurance premiums and social insurance contributions, IPN reports.The State Tax Service said that among the tax reports that must be submitted by the mentioned date for 2024, related to income tax, are the declaration on the income tax of legal entitie
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The 2024-2025 heating season in Chisinau was declared closed on Monday. The buildings will be disconnected from the heating system upon request, IPN reports.Under the municipality’s ordinance, the heat suppliers, "Termoelectrica" and " Apă-Canal Chișinău", will make sure that the housing sector, educational and medical institutions are disconnected from the ce
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A Moldovan woman and a Turkish citizen allegedly offered €700 to a border guard to persuade him to facilitate their illegal crossing. It happened at the Chisinau Airport, where the two were arrested for active corruption, IPN reports.The incident was reported by Border Police employee and the case was documented under the coordination of the Chisinau Prosecutor's Office.The
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A delegation of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly will pay a fact-finding visit to Chisinau on March 24-25. The officials will discuss with the authorities the security challenges in the region and possibilities of cooperation to maintain stability, IPN reports.The delegation is scheduled to meet with Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, President Maia Sandu, hairman of the Parliament’s
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Marian Lupu is to take over the leadership of the Respect Moldova Movement in April, when the congress of this political party will take place. The decision was announced at the broader meeting of the party's National Political Council, IPN reports.The congress will be held on April 12. Marian Lupu announced that the Respect Moldova Movement will soon go through a series of importa
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A female acrobat was rushed to the hospital fter she fell from height at the Chisinau Arena during a performance, IPN reports.The Emergency Medicine Institute said that the acrobat was fully examined by imaging and internal clinical methods and was admitted to the intensive care unit. "The patient is kept in the same unit for stabilization and monitoring," said the Institute
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22 March 2025
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President Maia Sandu is being urged to convene a Security Council meeting to address the "destruction of the vegetable oil production sector." The suggestion comes from former MP Alexandru Slusari, who currently represents civil society at the company Energocom, IPN reports.In a Facebook post, Alexandru Slusari points out that all supermarkets are filled with Ukrainian oil,
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Several institutions across the country, including the Parliament and the Government, are once again joining the global movement "Earth Hour" this year. Authorities are also encouraging citizens to take part in the event by turning off their lights today, March 22, between 20:30 and 21:30, IPN reports."This way, we will stand in solidarity with people around the world, c
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The Chisinau City Hall is putting up for auction various types of premises at 11 different addresses, with areas ranging from 11 to 183 square meters. These premises are available for rent only, without the right to privatization. They are non-residential spaces located on upper floors, basements, ground floors, technical floors, garages, or standalone structures, IPN reports.The init
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In February, new term deposits totaled 4.5 billion lei, marking a 23.4% increase compared to January. Deposits in the national currency accounted for 76.2% of the total, amounting to 3.4 billion lei—an increase of 46.3% from the previous month, IPN reports.Deposits in foreign currency totaled over one billion lei, registering a 17.8% decrease compared to the previous month.Acc
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Water means life, development, and health - a resource that must be protected and managed responsibly. This is the message conveyed by the authorities on World Water Day, observed on March 22, IPN reports."Today, on World Water Day, I want us to remember that water is an essential resource, vital for life. Without water, we cannot talk about development, agricultur
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Queen Marie days in Chisinau: Statue will be inaugurated in the Square of "Gheorghe Asachi" High School # IPN
The statue of Queen Marie in the square of "Gheorghe Asachi" High School will be inaugurated on March 27. The event marks the 107th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania, IPN reports.The initiative to erect the statue belongs to lawyer Iulian Rusanovschi and was launched on March 27, 2018, during the Centennial of the Great Union.The statue stands over six met
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Annual inflation in February stood at 8.6%, 0.5 percentage points lower than in January. However, it remains above the upper limit of the ±1.5 percentage point deviation from the 5% target, IPN reports.The National Bank of Moldova (BNM) states that February's inflation trend follows a trajectory similar to that anticipated in the Inflation Report of February 2025.This tre
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The curtain has risen on the 27th edition of the "Crizantema de Argint" Festival-Competition at the Mihai Eminescu National Theatre in Chisinau. The audience was taken on an emotional musical journey, where the voices of the performers revived the unmistakable charm of the romance genre.The first evening, "The Dawn of Romance," was dedicated to artists who carry on this musical tradition. Among those who took the stage were Mihail Bicu, p
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There is heavy traffic at the Sculeni border crossing point on the exit route from the Republic of Moldova. The Border Police reports that measures are being taken to facilitate cross-border traffic, and operations are running at full capacity, IPN reports.According to the source, citizens are encouraged to use alternative border crossings such as Costesti, Leuseni, Leova, or Cahul.T
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A 53-year-old woman, a passenger on the Chisinau-Nürnberg flight, was caught at Chisinau Airport attempting to take €30,000 out of the country. The money was confiscated, IPN reports.According to the Border Police, the woman is a non-resident.The money was found in her luggage.According to the Customs Code, individuals are required to declare foreign currency in writing if th
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Criminal liability for electoral bribery and the illegal financing of political parties will be increased. At least, this is what an amendment proposed by MP Igor Chiriac stipulates, IPN reports.A group of MPs from the PAS faction has proposed legislative changes aimed at preventing the operation of successor parties to a party that has been declared unconstitutional.“These pa
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Judge Tamara Mereuta and her son, lawyer Victor Mereuta, who were detained a few days ago by the National Anticorruption Center (CNA), have been placed in preventive detention for 25 days. The measure was ordered by the Chisinau Court, Ciocana branch, IPN reports.Prosecutor Lidia Gololobov stated that the measure was requested due to risks related to influencing individuals and potent
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The "Vasile Alecsandri" Theatre from Iasi is bringing two performances to Chisinau. The tour begins on March 27, a date that marks both National Theatre Day and the anniversary of Bessarabia’s Union with Romania. The National Theatre from Bucharest will also present a play in Chisinau, reports IPN.The performances will take place on the stage of the "Mihai Eminescu
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Dorin Junghietu: In the EU accession process, the Energy Sector is one of the most advanced chapters # IPN
The energy sector is one of the most advanced chapters in the Republic of Moldova’s EU accession process, and Romania continues to play a key role in this effort. This statement was made by Moldova’s Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, during the forum "Boosting the Absorption of European Funds by the Republic of Moldova – EU Candidate Country," held at the C
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Violence has no borders: abusers can also be found in wealthy families and high-ranking positions # IPN
It is a stereotype that violence persists only in rural areas, in socially vulnerable families with low incomes. Abusers can also be found in wealthy families, in high-ranking positions, and among intellectuals. The difference is that these families are more reluctant to report abuse, unlike those in rural areas, where reports are more frequent, said Viorica Timbalari, director of the Na
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Deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi, sentenced to 12 years in prison, is not on the territory of Ukraine or Romania, according to Minister of Internal Affairs Daniela Misail-Nichitin, who confirmed this information with colleagues from both countries, IPN reports."The police acted very swiftly. They mobilized and took all necessary investigative measures. In record time, Mr. Nesterovsch
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The submission of bids for the first tender for the construction of wind and photovoltaic parks with a total capacity of 165 MW closes on March 31. The photovoltaic parks will have a total capacity of 60 MW, while the wind farms - 105 MW, IPN reports.Bids are expected to be opened on April 1 at 09:00.These parks will contribute to Moldova's commitment to provide at least 30% of i
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Orthodox Christians following the old church calendar today commemorate the 40 martyrs of Sevastia. The faithful go to church to confess their sins and to give alms for health and for the souls of the dead. On this occasion, they are baked "saints" - plaited colacs in the shape of the figure eight. The church urges parishioners to be pious and clean of body and soul through fa
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Ramona Strugariu, former Romanian MEP and current director of the National Institute of Justice (INJ) of the Republic of Moldova, has taken the oath to obtain Moldovan citizenship at the Moldovan embassy in Brussels. She made the announcement in an interview with Radio Chisinau.Strugariu explained that, although the law allows EU citizens to hold positions in Moldova, she wanted to ob
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Starting April 2, visitors will once again have access to Soroca Fortress. The fortress will be open from Wednesday through Sunday, from 09:00 to 18:00, with a lunch break between 13:00 and 14:00.Adults will pay 30 lei for the entrance ticket, children aged 7-17 years - 10 lei, and children under 7 years have free admission. Tickets are available at the ticket counter in the fortress.
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U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday, March 20, that the United States will soon sign an agreement with Ukraine regarding minerals and natural resources, IPN reports."We are doing very well regarding Ukraine and Russia. One of the things we are working on is signing a very important agreement with Ukraine on rare earth minerals very soon. We hope to save thousands of li
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From Monday, March 24, the thermal season 2024-2025 is declared closed for all consumers. The announcement was made by the Chisinau City Hall, IPN reports.According to the provision issued by the municipality, thermal energy suppliers - "Termoelectrica" and "Apa-Canal Chisinau", will ensure the shutdown of the objectives of the housing fund, educational and medical
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The location selected for the burial of the corpses of pigs found with African swine fever at a farm in Anenii Noi has been selected by the Commission for Exceptional Situations. The distance from the area where the pigs are buried to the first house is 1 km, that is why environmental officials give assurances that residents of the area and neighboring villages will not be affected, IPN
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Veaceslav Platon has been denied bail by the UK courts. He will await extradition, IPN reports.According to the Westminster Magistrates' Court, Platon appeared before magistrates on Friday asking to be released on bail pending a full hearing of his extradition request to Moldova.Lawyer Peter Caldwell said his client, Veaceslav Platon, whom he described as an "effective dissi
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Losses of almost 440 million lei constitute the total damage of the farm in Roscani, affected by African swine fever. The farm's director, Ecaterina Perebinos, reports 150 million lei for the pig stock and hopes to get compensation according to the law, IPN reports.According to Ecaterina Perebinos, the sickness of the pigs has been an extremely severe blow to the farm. Out of 65 th
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On the International Day of Forests, President Maia Sandu called on the citizens to protect the environment. "I urge you to love and take care of our home Moldova not only today, on the Day of Forests, or tomorrow, when it is World Water Day, but every day," the head of state said, quoted by IPN.Maia Sandu noted that the effects of climate change, droughts and extreme weather
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A cat that got stuck in a sewer in Chisinau was rescued by firefighters on Thursday evening, after a child noticed the animal and alerted the intervention teams, IPN reports.The incident occurred on Pășunilor St. A team of rescuers travelled to the scene, dismantled a part of the metal structure of the canal and freed the cat.The operation was carried out carefully to avoid injuring
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The Republic of Moldova took part in the bilateral screening meeting with the European Union on Negotiation Chapter 31 "Foreign, Security and Defense Policy". According to the European Union, the Republic of Moldova is between moderate and good level of readiness in the area covered by this chapter, the EU report says. In recent years, Moldova has made significant progress in i
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Multidisciplinary teams responsible for intervention in cases of violence will become functional # IPN
20 women in Moldova died as a result of domestic violence last year. At the same time, most women consider violence to be commonplace and reporting remains low. The extent of the phenomenon of violence in Moldova was presented by Viorica Țîmbalari, director-general of the National Agency for Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (ANPCV), who announced the
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Developments in the relationship between the United States and the Russian Federation could also have consequences for Germany. While concerns about an unfair deal are high, some are secretly happy about the prospect of better relations with the Kremlin and Russian gas that could return to Germany, German publication BILD writes.BILD has carried out an investigation into the possibilit
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The first 250 tonnes of diesel fuel from the state reserve reached “Moldova’s Railways” (CFM). The diesel fuel was delivered by the Material Reserves Agency based on a Government order, IPN reports.The state-owned enterprise "Moldova’s Railways" said that the diesel fuel will be used to transport goods and passengers, which will make it possible to
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The Central Election Commission (CEC) proposed for public consultation a draft decision to amend the Electoral Code. The purpose of the initiative is to improve electoral procedures, including by remedying the shortcomings observed during the presidential election and the national referendum held last autumn, IPN reports.The proposed amendments take into account the recommendations
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The new water and sewerage charges in Chisinau came into force on Friday. The relevant decision regarding the services provided by " Apă-Canal Chișinău" was published in the Official Gazette, IPN reports.Thus, household consumers will pay 12.99 lei/m³ for water, by 2.2 lei/m³ more than until now, and 5.63 lei/m³ for sewerage services, up from the previous ch
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