Alexandru Tănase: The "Saint George" ribbon is banned, but enforcement will be problematic

The Constitutional Court has clarified the so-called Saint George ribbon and the letters "Z" and "V". Yesterday's decision was not understood, say communication officers. The criminal sanction is constitutional. However, the police and the courts need to study the context in which these symbols of Russian aggression and war crimes are displayed. The interior minister says that the police will apply sanctions while respecting the right to free expression. Former Constitutional Court President Alexandru Tănase told the programme "In Context" that Putinist symbols are banned in Europe and that he regrets the decision taken by our High Court.

Pre-Vetting Commission announces how many applicants for membership of the SCM have challenged decisions at the Supreme Court of Justice

Twenty-two candidates who did not pass the Pre-Vetting Commission's assessment have appealed their decisions to the Supreme Court of Justice. Of these, 18 are judges and 4 are non-judges. Two of the appeals have already been resolved, leaving the decisions of the Pre-Vetting Commission in force, a Commission statement said. Justice Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru says the mechanism for selecting and evaluating judges will be improved.

Congestion at customs: many Moldovans living abroad return home for Easter holidays

With their bags full of goodies, Moldovans return home for Easter. These days, border crossing points are seeing a higher than usual flow of people. Yesterday, for example, the Costești customs post was crossed by almost two thousand people. Most come from France, the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany and Russia.

A new military base near Chisinau. Anatolie Nosatyi estimates that construction could take up to five years

A modern military base is to be built near Chisinau. The announcement was made by Moldova's Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatyi during an online broadcast. According to the minister, the military unit will provide employees of the National Army with modern conditions for studies and training and will be used for storing military equipment.

Ministry of Defence, after several citizens complained that they received call-up orders to military centres by SMS: "Another fake!"

The Ministry of Defence comes with clarifications, after several citizens have complained that they received call-up orders to the Territorial Military Centre Straseni via text messages. The institution gives assurances that it did not send such messages and claims that it is either an international disinformation campaign or a "tasteless" joke.

Reactions in Chisinau after President Maia Sandu convened the European Moldova National Assembly

Several political parties have announced that they will participate in the European Moldova National Assembly, convened by Maia Sandu for 21 May. Some will come to support our country's European path, but others plan to come out in the Grand National Assembly Square (PMAN) to say they do not support the president.

CSE partially repealed restrictive measures in the field of justice

The Commission for Exceptional Situations (CSE) has partially repealed restrictive measures in the field of justice. Thus, according to the CSE's decision of 10 April, the seven Supreme Court judges who had previously submitted requests for resignation, the legal effects of which had been suspended by a provision of the Commission for Exceptional Situations, will cease their activity as judges of the court.

LIVE // President Maia Sandu's address to all citizens of the country: I announce that I have launched the initiative to convene the "European Moldova" National Assembly

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has launched the initiative to convene the European Moldova National Assembly in Chisinau on 21 May.

Hristo Botev's monument is renovated in the capital

Renovation of the monument to Bulgarian poet, revolutionary and national hero Hristo Botev is underway in Chisinau, the Academic Society of Bulgarian Studies in Moldova said Monday. As part of the restoration process, the landscaping of the area around the monument is also planned, BTA reported, quoted by MOLDPRES.

Shortage of vets: The 67 villages of Soroca district are served by four veterinarians

The lack of veterinarians in the country's localities is a long-standing problem, and because of the lack of specialists, people risk losing their animals from their households. The authorities recognise that this is a big challenge, and one solution to fill the vacancies would be to provide facilities for young specialists or attract students.

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, will make an address today to all citizens of the country

Moldovan President Maia Sandu will make an address to all citizens of the country today at 7 p.m., the Presidency informs.

Passion Week has begun

Orthodox Christians enter today, April 10, into the Passion Week, the strictest of the Lenten period. During this period, parishioners keep a strict fast, may receive Holy Communion several times, thus preparing spiritually for Easter. During this week, services are held every day, each day signifying a new step taken by the Savior on his way to crucifixion and Resurrection, IPN reports.