Promo-LEX reaction after a citizen of the Republic of Moldova was allegedly kidnapped by the so-called structures in Tiraspol

Update 11:45: The Promo-LEX Association condemns the kidnapping of a citizen of the Republic of Moldova in broad daylight in the center of Chisinau, carried out by representatives of the de facto authorities in Tiraspol. They emphasize that this act constitutes a serious violation of fundamental human rights. Promo-LEX urges the Prosecutor General's Office to treat this case with utmost priority, to identify all perpetrators, and to initiate criminal proceedings against those involved, regardless of their status within the illegal structures in Tiraspol.

An increasing number of children are victims of online abuse. Recommendations from specialists

Children who spend more time on the Internet face growing risks, including exposure to inappropriate content and dangerous interactions. Recent data shows that over 60% of children aged 13 to 15 have encountered such situations in the past year. Alarmingly, three out of ten have experienced blackmail after communicating with strangers online, and one in three children have been solicited for sexual images. This information was shared by Veronica Maevschi, the director of the Children's Program "La Strada," during the show Bună dimineața on Moldova 1 TV.

Moldovan soldiers take oath of allegiance to their homeland

Over 200 soldiers swore an oath of allegiance to their Homeland today. During the ceremony, the young recruits were accompanied by a military band and were congratulated by their superiors.

Press Review // Moldova 1 resumes broadcast in Transnistria after 30 years

The resumption of Moldova 1's broadcast in the Transnistrian region after more than 30 years, as well as new developments regarding the death of a businesswoman in a beauty salon in Chișinău, are the main headlines covered by the media.

Moldova 1 returns to eastern Moldova after 30 years

Teleradio-Moldova (TRM) is pleased to announce the return of access to its public television station, Moldova 1, for the population in the eastern part of the country, following an absence of more than 30 years.

Chișinău water bills may rise due to higher energy costs

Residents of Chișinău may soon face higher water bills as Apă-Canal Chișinău, main supplier, has submitted a request to the Moldovan National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) to increase tariffs.

First visit of the representatives of Chisinau to industrial sites on the left bank of the Nistru

Representatives of the Ministry of Energy, energy enterprises and the Bureau for Reintegration Policies paid working visits on February 3 and 4 to the Metallurgical Plant and Cement Plant in the city of Râbnita, Tiraspoltransgaz, the Brick Factory, the Tehnopark company and the “Tirotex-Energo” Thermal Power Plant in Tiraspol, as well as to the Thermal Power Plant located in the city of Dnestrovsk. According to a statement by the Bureau for Reintegration Policies, the experts found that all the industrial sites visited are not supplied with natural gas purchased from the emergency financial aid provided by the European Union.

A Moldovan inventor creates innovative heating system under EU project

The burden of bills reduced with the help of a solar collector that produces thermal energy. It is the invention of Vladimir Ursu that was created and tested with the support of the European Union. Moreover, the installation can heat not only homes, but also industrial facilities. The daily electricity consumption is only two lei.

Dorin Recean: “Moldovans will receive compensation for energy by December 2025”

All citizens of the Republic of Moldova will benefit from compensation for electricity by December 2025, thanks to the financial aid worth 250 million euros offered by the European Union. Prime Minister Dorin Recean explained in a video posted on Facebook that each family will pay the first 110 kWh of the bill at the rate that “was before the increase in energy prices”.

Serious accident on Muncești str. in Chisinau

Two young people were taken to the hospital after their car hit a pillar on Muncești str. in Chisinau. According to Natalia Stati, the press officer of the Chisinau Police Department, the accident occurred on the morning of February 4, around 04:00.

Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi pays official visit to Stockholm

Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi will pay an official visit to Stockholm, Sweden, tomorrow, at the invitation of his counterpart Pål Jonson. The two will have a working meeting, during which they will discuss the regional security situation, current challenges, bilateral cooperation relations in the field of defense and prospects for developing the partnership, reads the ministry’s press release.

ECHR report: Last year, the number of applications filed by Moldovans was almost 40% lower than in 2023

Moldovans seek justice at the European Court of Human Rights three times more often than the European average, shows the latest ECHR report. Thus, last year, 363 applications were registered against the Republic of Moldova. However, the number is almost 40 percent lower than in 2023.