Sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud and influence peddling

The head of the Moldovan-Dutch Foundation "Save the Street Children" was sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud and influence peddling. According to the National Anticorruption Center, in 2014, the defendant received 500 euros from a whistleblower, through breach of trust for filling in some documents.

In the same period, she received illegally 38 thousand euros. Also, in 2015, under the pretext of influencing the magistrates of the Supreme Court of Justice, she received another three thousand euros from the whistleblower to influence over the adoption of a favorable decision in a civil conflict.

The sentence can be appealed.

International

UN climate chief urges G20 for climate finance

The UN climate chief, Simon Stiell, has urged G20 leaders to signal their support for increased global climate finance at their upcoming meeting in Rio de Janeiro next week, according to Reuters.

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Social

Over 200,000 saplings planted as part of the "Forest Generation" campaign

The afforestation campaign started today in the village of Mălăiesti, Orhei district. More than 600 government employees, Moldsilva workers, and volunteers participated in planting trees. Throughout the day, over 200,000 saplings, including red oak, maple, ash, and acacia, were planted on over 40 hectares. This initiative is part of the national "Forest Generation" campaign, launched in 2023, which aims to rehabilitate degraded forest areas and create new forests by 2032. The goal is to increase the afforestation rate from the current 12% to 15%.

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Elections

Local elections in Moldova: Over 25,000 voters to decide mayors

Today, eligible voters from seven localities across the country are electing their mayors. More than 25,000 voters are expected to participate. The 15 polling stations will remain open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Carolina Străjescu

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