International community reacts after Russia's attack on the city of Krivoi Rog. Maia Sandu: "Russia does not want peace - its missiles make that clear"

Several European leaders and senior officials have condemned the Russian military's missile attack on a residential neighborhood in Krivoi Rog on Friday, April 4, which killed at least 18 people and injured 61 others. Moldovan President Maia Sandu issued a strong message to the Kremlin, calling for firm action from the international community.

Criminal Alexandru Sinigur returns to prison after his parole was revoked

Criminal Alexandru Sinigur is returning to prison after his conditional release was cancelled. The decision was made on Friday, April 4, by the Nord Court of Appeal, which found that he did not comply with the conditions imposed for his early release.

Parliament voted to amend the Amnesty Law and the Penal Code

Parliament has voted to amend the Amnesty Law, specifically targeting an article that previously permitted certain prisoners, including those serving life sentences, to benefit from both sentence reduction and conditional release simultaneously. Under the new amendment, a convicted individual who has had their sentence reduced or commuted will no longer be eligible for parole until they have served their entire sentence.

Head of the National Penitentiary Administration resigns

The head of the National Penitentiary Administration, Anatolie Falca, has resigned. Alexandru Adam is the acting head, based on an order issued by the Ministry of Justice.

Experts about the amnesty scandal: PAS risks losing trust, while the opposition gains electoral ground

The amendments to the Amnesty Law, voted in 2021 and 2022 by the parliamentary majority and which allowed the release of some life convicts, risk seriously affecting the image of the government, giving the opposition a new opportunity to attack, warns political expert Mihai Mogâldea. According to him, pro-Russian parties could exploit the scandal to consolidate their electoral position.

IGSU received 19 new special vehicles donated to the Republic of Moldova by Japan

Rescuers will respond more quickly in emergencies thanks to the addition of 19 new special vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with advanced technology, were manufactured in Japan and delivered to our country as part of the "Improvement of Fire Prevention Equipment" Project. The handover event took place in the Great National Assembly Square. The special vehicles will be distributed to units in Chișinău, Bălți, Cahul, Ungheni, and Orhei.

Russian Federation expels three employees of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Moscow

On Friday, April 4, Lilian Darii, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Russian Federation, was summoned to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During this meeting, he was informed that three employees of the Moldovan Embassy in Moscow had been declared "persona non grata."

Olesa Stamate's first reaction after she was expelled from PAS: "I know the truth and my soul is at peace"

Olesea Stamate has publicly responded following the Action and Solidarity Party's decision to expel her from the party. The former MP expressed her understanding of her colleagues' decision in light of the recent political context and the attacks she faced. However, she stands by her actions, asserting that they were both correct and legal.

MP Olesea Stamate expelled from PAS. Parliament will tighten law on parole and amnesty

The National Standing Bureau of the PAS has decided to expel Olesea Stamate from the party and has requested her to resign from her parliamentary position. She is being accused of using her mandate to facilitate a "vicious process" that led to the conditional release of at least two criminals who were sentenced to life imprisonment. This announcement was made by Igor Grosu, the leader of PAS and the Speaker of Parliament.

Vladimir Plahotniuc allegedly obtained two new fake identities, head of IGP

Vladimir Plahotniuc, an internationally wanted oligarch, allegedly has two additional fake identities beyond those previously known. This information was revealed by Viorel Cernăuțeanu, the head of the General Police Inspectorate (IGP), during a show on Jurnal TV. He indicated that these findings emerged from alerts generated in the Interpol system, which were later confirmed by authorities from a foreign state.

Criminal Iurie Radulov left the Republic of Moldova without restrictions

Iurie Radulov, also known as "Babior," was sentenced to life imprisonment for committing 10 contract murders and attempting 11 others. He was conditionally released from prison and left the territory of the Republic of Moldova on March 16. This information was confirmed by Diana Fetco, spokesperson for the General Inspectorate of Police, in a statement to Teleradio-Moldova Company.

Alexandru Sinigur, targeted in a murder case, detained again

Alexandru Sinigur, alias "Синий", initially sentenced to life imprisonment and released on parole just a few days ago, was detained again on Thursday, April 3, being targeted in a murder case. The information was confirmed for Teleradio-Moldova Company by Diana Fetco, spokesperson for the General Police Inspectorate.