Sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud and influence peddling

The head of the Moldovan-Dutch Foundation "Save the Street Children" was sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud and influence peddling. According to the National Anticorruption Center, in 2014, the defendant received 500 euros from a whistleblower, through breach of trust for filling in some documents.

Tiraspol regime continues to defy the constitutional authorities of the Republic of Moldova

A new illegal construction in the Security Zone shows that the Tiraspol regime continues to defy the constitutional authorities of the Republic of Moldova. A metal parapet with a height of almost one meter is installed by the separatist regime between the towns of Varnița and Tighina.

Israel-Hamas // ‘In the name of humanity’: Guterres calls for Gaza ceasefire

As Israeli military continues to pound Gaza, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in the besieged enclave “in the name of humanity”, APP reports.

Sebastian Burduja: Romania is ready to deliver natural gas to the Republic of Moldova during the cold period

Romania will help the Republic of Moldova during the cold period of the year. In case of special requests from the Republic of Moldova or other states in the region, Romania can activate the secured option from Azerbaijan or that of importing liquefied gas via two routes. This was announced by the Romanian Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja.

CNA: Searches conducted at four judges suspended from their position by the CSM

The Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office, together with the National Anticorruption Center (CNA), conducts searches in the offices, cars and homes of the 4 judges, suspended from office by the Superior Council of the Magistracy (CSM).

DOC Four judges suspended from office risk being detained. They are suspected of influence peddling and committing acts of corruption (UPDATE)

UPDATE The General Prosecutor's Office announces in a statement that one of the judges is suspected of influence peddling and passive corruption. Therefore, the SCM gave its consent for the initiation of criminal prosecution actions, including forcible bringing, detention, arrest and search. For two other judges, who are suspected of complicity in influence peddling and influence peddling, respectively, consent was issued for the same criminal prosecution actions. The last judge involved is suspected of active corruption. and the anti-corruption prosecutors can start the criminal investigation.

Annually, globally, more than 2 million people, including 800 thousand children die from pneumonia

Today is World Pneumonia Day. The event is initiated by the Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia and is supported by the World Health Organization and UNICEF.

Over 40 people were refused entry to the Republic of Moldova in the last 24 hours

The Border Police announces that, during the last 24 hours, 43 people were refused entry to the Republic of Moldova. At the same time, in that period a total of 54,439 crossings were recorded, most of them being recorded on the way out of the country - 27,931.

MAEIE: Another nine Moldovans are to arrive in Chisinau today

Nine more Moldovan citizens who were evacuated from the Gaza Strip yesterday morning took off from Cairo a short time ago and are due to land at Chisinau International Airport, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration announces. The organization of this flight was possible in cooperation with the Ukrainian authorities.

Other 9 Moldovans were evacuated from Gaza

Another 9 Moldovan citizens were evacuated this morning from the Gaza Strip, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MAEIE). The institution also points out that there are still 9 people left on the waiting list, and there are still people who have yet to make a decision whether they want to be evacuated or not.

Domnica Manole is the new president of the Constitutional Court

Domnica Manole was elected today as President of the Constitutional Court, with a majority of votes, reads a press release from the institution.

France delivered the first batch of assistance to the National Army of the Republic of Moldova

The first batch of assistance from the Ministry of the Armed Forces of France for the National Army has arrived in Chisinau, informs the Ministry of Defense. It was delivered by air, with an aircraft belonging to the French Air Force.