LIVE // Press statements by the President Maia Sandu and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović Burić

The President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić, who is on an official visit to the Republic of Moldova, hold a joint press conference. Watch the officials' statements live on Moldova 1 TV!

The image of President Maia Sandu, used by fraudsters in a new scheme. The presidency urges citizens to be vigilant

The presidential administration urges citizens to be vigilant and wary of false information distributed in the public space. The Presidency's call comes after the image of President Maia Sandu was allegedly used by scammers in various types of deceptive and fraudulent advertising promoting pharmaceutical products or banking services.

Political party switching, condemned in Parliament: Deputies collect signatures for amending the Constitution

More than 20 deputies signed so far the project initiated by the Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BCS) which provides for the amendment of the Constitution in order to prohibit political party switching. The announcement was made by the executive secretary of the PSRM, the vice-president of the Parliament Vlad Bătrîncea. The deputy called on colleagues from all parliamentary factions to support the project proposed by the BCS.

Romania asks the EU to support the creation of the sanctions regime against those who try to destabilize the Republic of Moldova

Romania requests the support of the member states of the European Union (EU) for the rapid creation of a distinct regime of sanctions aimed at persons responsible for actions destabilizing the constitutional order of the Republic of Moldova. A request in this sense was expressed by the head of diplomacy from Bucharest, Bogdan Aurescu, during a meeting with the ambassadors of the EU member states in Bucharest.

"Democracy needs victory". The message of the Ukrainian president at the summit organized by Joe Biden

Russia is at war with many democracies of the world, connecting the mechanisms of disinformation, corruption, election interference, espionage, cybercrime. This is the message of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, delivered at the Summit for Democracy organized by US President Joe Biden, writes Ukrainskaia Pravda.

The Republic of Moldova and Japan will conclude an agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments

The Government of the Republic of Moldova will conclude an agreement with the Government of Japan regarding the promotion and mutual protection of investments. At today's meeting, the members of the Foreign Policy and European Integration Committee positively approved the initiation of negotiations in this regard.

President Maia Sandu's speech at the second edition of the Summit for Democracy

The Republic of Moldova needs support to fight disinformation and corruption, said President Maia Sandu during the "Summit for Democracy" organized by American President Joe Biden. The Head of State called on international partners to support the Republic of Moldova.

The first stage of enrollment of children in the 1st grade begins in Chisinau

Parents will be able to enroll their children in first grade starting April 3. According to Chisinau City Hall, registration will be carried out through the online platform escoala.chisinau.md.

War in Ukraine // Russian forces advance in Bahmut. Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Sumy region, recaptured from the Russians

Russian forces are advancing into Bahmut, despite strong resistance, and have taken almost full control of the metallurgical plant there, Russia's installed leader in the region claims. Kiev says the situation remains complicated, but the defenders are resisting the attacks.

Victims of domestic violence will benefit from integrated assistance. A specialized center will be opened in Chisinau

The minimum activity standards of the first integrated assistance center, intended for victims of domestic violence and sexual violence, were established in a Regulation, approved today by the Government. The center will be opened at the beginning of June, reads the Government's press release.

Searches in the Republic of Moldova and Romania, in a case of smuggling anabolic substances and money laundering

The officers of the Anti-Fraud and Compliance Department of the Customs Service, under the leadership of PCCOCS, based on the joint investigation group formed with EUROPOL, DIICOT, BCCO Iași and with the support of EUROJUST, are conducting 37 searches in the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

Yellow wind code was extended

According to the State Hydrometeorological Service, today, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., intensification of the north-west wind in gusts of up to 54-5 km/h is expected in extended areas.