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The Supreme Court of Justice decided: Former president Igor Dodon remains free

The former president of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Dodon, remains free. A decision in this regard was taken by the magistrates of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) on Monday, November 28. According to the magistrates, the decision is final.

It should be noted that the socialist Igor Dodon appeared before the magistrates of the Supreme Court of Justice on Monday, after the case prosecutor Petru Iarmaliuc filed an appeal to the CSJ against the court's conclusion regarding the preventive measures applied and the extension of their duration.

TRM.MD recalls that Igor Dodon, accused of committing the crime of passive corruption and organising and accepting the financing of the political party by a criminal organisation, was released from house arrest. The decision was taken on November 18 by the magistrates of the Supreme Court of Justice.

According to the judges' decision, Igor Dodon is prohibited from leaving the country for the next 60 days.

The former head of state was detained on May 24 on suspicion of passive corruption, accepting the financing of the political party by a criminal organisation, treason and illicit enrichment. He pleaded not guilty.

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The energy efficient mill: The story of Silvia Rudicov and her sustainable business in Costuleni
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The energy efficient mill: The story of Silvia Rudicov and her sustainable business in Costuleni

An increasing number of businesses in the Republic of Moldova benefit from energy efficiency projects. An example is the business of Silvia Rudicov from the village of Costuleni, Ungheni district, who has been milling for almost 20 years. The story of her business began in the spring of 2004, when she found herself unable to support her four children because of the low salary she was getting at the kindergarten.

Russian authorities intend to introduce penalties for "Russophobia" into the Criminal Code
International

Russian authorities intend to introduce penalties for "Russophobia" into the Criminal Code

The Russian authorities intend to introduce into the Criminal Code penalties for "Russophobia", defined as discrimination against Russian citizens and residents of the Russian Federation by foreigners, reports Radio Svoboda.

The Republic of Moldova asks for the help of the EU and international partners to support farmers
Economic

The Republic of Moldova asks for the help of the EU and international partners to support farmers

The Republic of Moldova requests support for establishing a Development and Solidarity Fund for agriculture. Official letters were sent on Tuesday, September 24, to the ministers of agriculture from the 27 countries of the European Union, as well as those from the USA, Canada, Japan and Norway, announced the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea. In Brussels last week, Bolea held a series of strategic discussions regarding collaboration in the field between our country and the European Union and supporting Moldovan farmers affected by natural disasters.