Republic of Moldova's passport ranked 51st in the world

The Republic of Moldova's passport has been ranked 51st in the world in terms of travel freedom, according to the latest Henley Passport Index report. This means that holders of a Moldovan passport can travel visa-free to 121 countries.

Law on external evaluation of judges and prosecutors returned to Parliament for review

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has returned the law on the external evaluation of judges and prosecutors, approved at the end of July by the parliamentary majority of the Action and Solidarity Party, to Parliament for review.

Bulgaria steps up Black Sea mine monitoring after Romania blast

Bulgarian authorities have intensified monitoring of sea mines in the Black Sea after a blast near a Romanian resort, the Sofia Defense Ministry said.

Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office disagrees with judges' decision to free Vladimir Andronachi

The Head of the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Veronica Dragalin, has responded to the release from house arrest of former MP Vladimir Andronachi on "personal guarantees" worth 22,000 lei, provided by two mayors from Cahul district, a religious leader, and a civilian. He is charged on several counts in the criminal cases - Bank Fraud and Metalferos. Current legislation does not allow the appeal of the decision in court.

Director of SIS is to announce the destruction of a network of espionage and treason. Radio Moldova will broadcast the briefing live

The director of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) Alexandru Musteata will hold a briefing on the destruction of an agency network involved in actions of treason and espionage. The event will take place today, starting at 11.00, in the premises of the Intelligence and Security Service. Radio Moldova will broadcast the briefing live.

The interim president of the SCM has resigned

The interim president of the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM), Nina Cernat, announced her resignation at today's SCM meeting. The new SCM member, Sergiu Caraman, will take over as interim President until the new President of the Superior Council of Magistracy is appointed.

IGP confirmed: Two investigative officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan are in Chisinau

Two investigative officers from Tajikistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs are in Chisinau to investigate the circumstances of the June 30 incident at Chisinau International Airport involving a Tajik citizen. The information was confirmed for Radio Moldova by the head of the General Police Inspectorate, Viorel Cernauteanu. According to him, the Chisinau authorities were informed about the arrival of officers from Tajikistan, who will interact with the representatives of our legal structures, including those from the General Prosecutor's Office.

Confirmed by the Chisinau Government: Dorin Recean will meet the new Prime Minister of Romania on Saturday

Prime Minister Dorin Recean will pay a visit to Romania tomorrow, where he will meet with the new head of the Government from Bucharest, Marcel Ciolacu. The information was confirmed for Radio Moldova, by the spokesperson of the prime minister.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean to meet the new Prime Minister of Romania

Prime Minister Dorin Recean could pay a visit to Romania tomorrow, where he would meet with the new head of the Government from Bucharest, Marcel Ciolacu, informs the media from Romania. The Chisinau government has not yet confirmed the information. Meanwhile, the heads of diplomacy of the two states discussed bilateral relations over the phone.

Veronica Dragalin: At PA and CNA we have corrupt people who are interested in creating a perception of chaos, they send information to fugitives

There are employees in the system who want to destabilize the activity of the two institutions, who send information from the investigation to some fugitives, announced this morning the head of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office (PA), Veronica Dragalin. According to her, the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office and the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) collaborate and have even made progress on resounding cases. The reaction comes after the scandal that appeared in the media with reference to a meeting in which prosecutors and criminal investigation officers from the CNA were allegedly intimidated by the anti-corruption chief.

ANRE has decided: natural gas has become cheaper by 11 lei

The National Agency for Energy Regulation today approved new natural gas tariffs of 18 lei and 6 bani per cubic metre, including VAT, compared to 29 lei and 27 bani, which consumers currently pay. The price will come into force once the decision adopted today by ANRE is published in the Official Gazette, the institution's representative Tatiana Savca announced at the meeting.

US sanctions will help Moldova resist hybrid war, experts say

Sanctions imposed by the United States on seven individuals affiliated with Russian intelligence services are helping Moldova resist Kremlin-led destabilisation attempts, experts say. At the same time, the European Union's ambassador in Chisinau, Janis Mazeiks, announced that the sanctions imposed by the European Union at the end of May have already entered into force.