EU and US react to the SCJ decisions regarding the evaluation of judges: Moldovan citizens deserve an independent judiciary

The US Embassy and the Delegation of the European Union in the Republic of Moldova came up with statements in which they support the activity of the Pre-vetting Commission and reiterate their support for our country's European path.

State of emergency has entered into force throughout the country

The state of emergency entered into force throughout the country starting with today, a period extended by the Parliament, in the context of the war in Ukraine. This will be valid for another 60 days. The decision was approved by the parliamentary majority, at the last plenary session of the spring-summer session.

The passport application procedure was simplified

The procedure for issuing the passport has been considerably simplified, announces the Public Services Agency, following the changes made previously in several normative acts. Thus, when submitting the application for the perfecting of a passport, the presentation of civil status documents is no longer mandatory.

CFM management promises to clear wage arrears caused by "seasonal fluctuations"

Several employees of the Moldovan Railways have not received their salaries for June and July, and now, in early August, the company is paying the last salaries for May. CFM officials say the problem is allegedly caused by reduced freight traffic, and the Public Property Agency (PPA) has asked the company to take prompt action to rectify the situation.

Three scenarios for coping with the coming cold season. Rational consumption comes first

The Republic of Moldova aims to reduce gas consumption in the 2023-2024 cold season by 15% compared to their average consumption in 2017-2022. This is reflected in the Plan of Measures for preparing for the next cold season, announced by Energy Minister Victor Parlicov at today's Cabinet meeting. Among the conditions that made it necessary to draw up the Plan are events related to the war in Ukraine and the dominant position of the Russian Federation on the energy markets.

Recean, on the annulment of the decisions of the Pre-Vetting Commission by the SCJ: We will insist on having legislation that allows the system to clean itself up

The authorities will insist on the creation of a legislation that will allow the self-cleaning of the justice system, Prime Minister Dorin Recean stressed during Wednesday's Cabinet meeting. The official, referring to the Supreme Court's decision to annul the decisions of the Pre-Vetting Commission, warned that those who contributed to such decisions will be held accountable under the law.

The government has launched a new package to cut red tape in the customs and tax area

The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitisation announce a new package to cut red tape in customs and tax. According to the heads of the two ministries, Veronica Sirețeanu and Dumitru Alaiba, the initiative aims to support the development of the business environment, but also to save entrepreneurs money and time.

In the Republic of Moldova, the number of viral hepatitis cases is increasing

More and more Moldovans are suffering from chronic viral hepatitis - pathologies that affect the liver and are caused by viruses. Last year, the number of sufferers reached 48,400, almost two thousand more than in 2021. Specialists explain this situation by late referral to the doctor, but also by increasing access to testing, available in our country from 2020, and screening people with chronic forms of infection, with their inclusion in antiviral treatment.

LIVE // Head of Anti-Corruption Prosecution Veronica Dragalin holds a press conference one year into her mandate

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is holding a press conference to mark the chief prosecutor's first year in office. During the conference, Veronica Dragalin will present the achievements and challenges of this year, as well as future goals to strengthen our efforts in the fight against corruption.

A new bridge over the Nistru River, connecting the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, will be built by 2025

A new bridge over the Nistru River, which will connect the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, will be built by 2025. It is the cross-border road bridge, in the area of the towns of Cosăuți - Yampil. The construction of the bridge will ensure the connection of the road network through the eastern part of the Republic of Moldova to the trans-European road network, said the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu, who presented the project in plenary. The ratification of the agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine was voted in the final reading by 57 deputies.

A Moldovan delegation is visiting New Delhi to establish ways of exporting our agricultural products

The collaboration in the agro-industrial sector between the Republic of Moldova and India will be discussed by the Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea and the Secretary of State Andrian Digolean, together with the representatives of the Moldova Fruit Association. Officials pay a working visit to New Delhi, India. The meetings will take place between July 31 and August 2.

Heavy traffic at the Sculeni crossing point on the way to enter the Republic of Moldova

Heavy traffic is registered this morning at the Sculeni border crossing point on the way to enter the Republic of Moldova.