CBS Research Poll: Which politicians do Moldovans trust most

President Maia Sandu is at the top of trust in Moldovan politicians, closely followed by former President Igor Dodon and fugitive Ilan Shor, according to a poll presented by the WatchDog community. The same survey also found that three parties would enter the legislature if early parliamentary elections were held next Sunday. Also, about 50% of citizens noted that the judiciary is politically controlled in Moldova. Among the issues that concern citizens are high prices and the war in Ukraine.

The first two tomosynthesis mammography machines, put into operation at hospitals in Chisinau and Balti

The first two tomosynthesis mammography machines have been put into operation at the Clinical Hospital in Balti and at the Oncological Institute in Chisinau. The machines will allow more advanced investigations to be carried out to detect breast cancer, compared to simple mammography, which allows a superficial view. The results obtained at the hospital in Balti will be transmitted online to the Oncological Institute in Chisinau, where patients will be treated.

A new criminal case against Igor Dodon, his wife and a doctor

Former President Igor Dodon, his wife Galina Dodon and a doctor are suspects in a new criminal case, the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office reports. The source notes that the medical worker is suspected of forging a medical certificate.

Spot check at "Water-Canal". ANRE assesses the quality and continuity of water supply to Chisinau residents

The National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) reports that it has investigated the situation created yesterday in the "Apă-Canal Chisinau" S.A., launching this morning an unannounced control, in order to elucidate the quality and continuity of operation of the public water supply and sewerage service in the municipality of Chisinau.

The state will finance the publishing in other countries of books signed by authors from the Republic of Moldova

The state will finance the translation of the works of local authors into foreign languages, as well as their publication abroad. A draft law providing for this was adopted, at today's plenary session, with the vote of 65 deputies.

Three other cases of infection with the Kraken subvariant of COVID-19, confirmed in the Republic of Moldova

Three other cases of infection with the Kraken subvariant of COVID-19 were confirmed in the Republic of Moldova, the National Public Health Agency (ANSP) announces. In this context, health authorities reiterate the importance of vaccination against COVID-19, as the most effective way to avoid serious cases of illness and death.

More citizens will benefit from help for the cold period of the year

The draft law regarding the modification of the conditions for granting social aid and aid for the cold period of the year was approved, in the first reading, with 80 votes of the deputies.

Deputies voted: Procedures for examination of criminal cases were simplified

The draft law, which provides for the revision of the legislation to simplify the procedures for the examination of criminal cases, was voted, in the second reading, by 61 deputies. The legislative initiative developed by the Ministry of Justice aims to streamline the judicial procedures provided for in the Action Plan for the implementation of the Strategy on ensuring the independence and integrity of the justice sector for 2022-2025.

A new meeting of the CSP, postponed due to lack of quorum

Today's meeting of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) was postponed due to lack of quorum. The members of the Council were to examine 12 subjects, including the resignation in corpore of the members of the Special Commission for preselection of candidates for the headship of the PCCOCS.

Parliament convenes in the first spring session. Extending the state of emergency is on the agenda

The extension of the state of emergency on the territory of the Republic of Moldova will be proposed today, February 2, in the first plenary session of the Parliament, scheduled for 10:00.

Government approves quality standards for the operation of nurseries

The executive has approved minimum quality standards for the proper functioning of day care centers for children from four months to three years, intended for families experiencing difficulties, in order to prevent situations of abandonment.

Scholarships for young Moldovans at the Eastern Partnership European School in Georgia

Young people from the Republic of Moldova can apply for a scholarship at the Eastern Partnership European School in Georgia. According to MAIE, the competition is intended for students from the Eastern Partnership states (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine) aged between 16 and 17.