General Prosecutor seeks annulment of provisions allowing release of life convicts

Prosecutor General of Moldova Ion Munteanu has notified the Constitutional Court to examine the constitutionality of Law No. 243/2021 on Amnesty, in the context of the 30th anniversary of independence. According to the Prosecutor General’s Office (PG), the referral addresses, in particular, the removal of the condition concerning the absence of a risk of recidivism for those sentenced to life imprisonment, aiming to commute the sentence to 30 years in prison.

Factory in Balti makes clothes for Italy. Factory modernized its production based on a government program

Over 200 employees at a factory in Balti produce exceptional clothing items that are sold by a well-known brand in Italy. The factory manufactures over 400 pieces of clothing each day. Modern equipment, acquired through government programs, enhances their work efficiency and ensures high-quality products.

Amnesty scandal // Socialists seek Veronica Mihailov-Moraru's "immediate" resignation. Ministry of Justice's reaction

The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) seeks the "immediate" and "unconditional" resignation of Justice Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, following the release of several life-sentenced prisoners from prisons, based on the 2021 and 2022 amendments to the Amnesty Law and the Criminal Code. The party qualifies the situation as serious and attributes it to "negligence, irresponsibility and, possibly, conscious involvement" on the part of some state officials. We called the Ministry of Justice but it said it would not comment on the PSRM request.

EU will approve military aid package for the Republic of Moldova

On April 9, the EU will green-light the bloc's biggest-ever lethal military aid package to the Republic of Moldova, worth 20 million euros. According to the proposal, seen by RFE/RL, the money will cover eight short-range air-defense systems consisting of about eight launchers and approximately 24 missiles.

Farmers affected by frosts can apply for state aid

Farmers impacted by frost during this period can apply for assistance. To do so, they must inform their local city hall within 24 hours of the frost occurrence. Following this notification, the local administration will assemble a commission that will assess the damage on-site within six working days and prepare an assessment report.

500 million for villages and 100 million for Chisinau through the "Europe is Close" and "European Courtyard" programs

Citizens from 100 localities in the Republic of Moldova will benefit from investments aimed at repairing and building roads and sidewalks through the new program "Europe is Close", launched by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR). Additionally, the courtyards of apartment buildings in Chișinău and its suburbs will be renovated under the program "European Courtyard". This was announced by Vladimir Bolea, the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development.

Monetary compensation for heating available starting today

Moldovans will get their heating compensation for March starting today. The transfer will be made through the government payment system.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // Trump rejects EU proposal for customs peace

On Monday, April 7, US President Donald Trump stated that the European Union's proposal for a complete and mutual exemption from customs duties on industrial products, including cars, is insufficient to warrant a reduction in US customs duties. What is behind this European proposal?

Alexandr Petkov remains mayor after court ruling

Alexandr Petkov will continue serving as the mayor of Bălți after the Bălți Court rejected the suspension request submitted by the Northern Directorate of the National Inspectorate for Technical Surveillance.

Why Moldova’s 2009 protests remain unresolved after 16 years

Authorities will be unable to prove the involvement of those responsible for escalating the initially peaceful protests of April 2009.

Bridge of Flowers to link Moldova and Romania

Construction of a new road bridge over the Prut River, connecting the towns of Golăiești in Romania and Zagarancea in the Republic of Moldova, will begin on April 26, coinciding with the Easter of the Departed, a traditional day of remembrance.

Chișinău hosts "Abundance": Polish women's art & EU presidency

A premiere event held in Chișinău during Poland's presidency of the Council of the European Union features the exhibition, titled "Abundance," which was inaugurated at the National Art Museum and showcases the works of 16 young female artists from Poland.