Set up of PACCO - a necessary reform or a risky step for justice. Parliament organizes a new round of public consultations

The set-up of the new specialized prosecutor's office raises major concerns among law enforcement institutions and experts in our country, especially regarding the transfer of files and personnel. During the second round of hearings on the project to create the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PACCO), representatives of the Ministry of Justice, the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP), the PA and the PCCOCS drew attention to the risks involved and proposed several solutions to avoid potential blockages.

MP Marina Tauber was deprived of her salary of MP for unexcused absences from plenary sessions

MP Marina Tauber was deprived of her salary, allowances and compensation for unexcused absences from plenary sessions and from those of the standing committees, held since the beginning of this year, reads a statement from the Parliament.

Moldova 1 TV screens the documentary "Zbor" – A tribute to Vladimir Beșleagă

Moldova 1 TV will screen on Friday, February 28, at 8:00 PM, documentary "Zbor," produced by TeleFilm Chișinău and directed by Eugeniu Popovici, as a tribute to the late writer Vladimir Beșleagă.

Moldovan producers will export duty-free to EFTA countries starting April

Producers from the Republic of Moldova will export to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein either duty-free or with significantly reduced tariffs. This will be possible starting April 1, when the Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) comes into effect. Authorities emphasize that implementing this agreement is a key step in diversifying export markets and building a strong, European-integrated economy.

Hungarian company MET will continue supplying natural gas to the Transnistrian region

The Transnistrian region will keep receiving natural gas through the Hungarian firm MET, as Tiraspol announced the supply agreement extension. The self-proclaimed leader of Tiraspol, Vadim Krasnoselski, once again emphasized that this was made possible with Russia’s support. Meanwhile, the government in Chișinău stated that it does not endorse this solution but accepted it to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in the Transnistrian region.

National Day of Mourning in the Republic of Moldova: Vladimir Beșleagă will be laid to rest today

National Day of Mourning. Vladimir Beșleagă will be laid to rest today. During the funeral, traffic will be temporarily suspended on several streets in Chișinău. The mourning rally will begin at the Nicolae Sulac National Palace at 9:30 AM, followed by the farewell ceremony at 12:00 PM at the Central Cemetery on Armenească Street. In this regard, Moldova 1 TV will broadcast a special edition starting at 9:30 AM.

Simple motion against the Ministry of Health's activity failed

The simple motion against the Ministry of Health’s policies, initiated by the deputies of the Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BCS), was rejected by Parliament after more than three hours of debates. Ala Nemerenco addressed the lawmakers, highlighting investments in emergency units, the renovation of several operating rooms, the equipping of maternity wards, the revision and expansion of the list of reimbursed medicines, and other initiatives. The project was not even supported by some BCS deputies who had initially signed it.

Traffic restrictions in the capital, in connection with the funeral of writer Vladimir Beșleagă

Traffic will be temporarily suspended on Friday, February 28, 2025, starting at 12:00 PM on several streets in the city center due to the funeral of writer Vladimir Beșleagă, the Chișinău City Hall announced.

President of the European Council, António Costa, comes to Chisinau

The President of the European Council, António Costa, will pay a working visit to Chisinau on Monday, 3 March. He will meet with the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu. The visit marks three years since the Republic of Moldova submitted its application for membership of the European Union.

Travel warning in Greece: strikes will affect public transport

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Hellenic Republic informs Moldovan citizens who are in, transiting or intending to travel to Greece that strikes and major disruptions in the public transport sector are announced for Friday, February 28, 2025. The protest actions are organized to mark two years since the Tembi railway tragedy.

Jānis Mažeiks on justice reform in the Republic of Moldova: "We expected it would not be an easy process. What has been achieved so far is good."

The European Union is reviewing the draft law on the creation of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and Fight Against Organized Crime and hopes that the initiative will also be submitted to the Venice Commission, whose expertise is an important reference point, stated the Ambassador of the European Union to Chișinău, Jānis Mažeiks, in a TV8 broadcast. The diplomat appreciated that the draft was consulted before being voted on in the first reading and emphasized the importance of continuing the consultation process.

Pensions indexed by 10%: Impact on pensioners

All pensions in the Republic of Moldova will be indexed by 10% starting April 1, under a draft law examined in Parliament. While government representatives argue that this indexation is higher than would have been necessary according to the inflation rate and includes an additional increase, the opposition sees it as an electoral action aimed at attracting votes in the year of parliamentary elections. On the other hand, economic experts warn that indexation does not solve the fundamental problem of the pension system, and in the long term, structural reforms are needed to ensure its sustainability.