Public events threatening national security and public order may be banned

Public events that promote calls for military aggression, undermine national security or defame the country could be banned by law. The provisions are contained in a draft law worked out by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which is subject to public consultations.

Trump's tariffs take effect. Moldovan producers seek government support: "It's a major setback"

The latest round of tariffs imposed by the United States took effect today, April 9, escalating the trade war and causing a decline in market stability. Both the European Union and China are preparing to respond; China is particularly affected, with tariffs on its exports reaching as high as 104%. The Republic of Moldova is also impacted, facing a 31% tariff on its products, which directly affects local exporters. Mircea Manole, the executive director of the Association of Food Processors, informs that local producers are actively seeking alternatives in the EU market. However, to remain competitive, they urgently require support from the Government.

Elena Lasconi’s first reaction to USR decision: "I am not withdrawing from the race, I’m more determined than ever"

USR President Elena Lasconi told Digi24 on Wednesday, after the party she leads decided to support Nicușor Dan in the May presidential elections, that she is not withdrawing from the race for Cotroceni.

Over 720 thousand families received heating aid under compensation program

Over 720 thousand families, home to over 1.5 million people, received compensation for heating expenses in the cold season November 2024 - March 2025. According to the report presented by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, the Government allocated a total of 2.69 billion lei for this support program.

Over 550 companies benefited from electricity compensation

Over 550 companies received electricity compensation for January, February, and partially March 2025. According to the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, the total amount transferred to the beneficiaries' accounts is 24.5 million lei. The compensation will be granted throughout the year.

Defense Minister and Ukrainian Ambassador discuss regional security issues in Chisinau

Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi had a meeting on Tuesday with the Ukrainian ambassador to Chisinau, Paun Rohovei, during which they reviewed bilateral cooperation in several areas, including defense.

Constitutional Court temporarily suspended some provisions of the amnesty law

The Constitutional Court has suspended certain provisions of the Law on Amnesty to mark the 30th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Moldova. This decision was made on Tuesday, April 8, during the review of a referral submitted by Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu.

Janis Mazeiks about the "Moldova is Europe - Support for EU Integration" Project: Enormous work

Thirteen high-level advisors from the EU, along with international and local experts, will provide long-term consultancy to key public administrations in the Republic of Moldova over a three-year period. The beneficiaries of this technical assistance include the State Chancellery, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Anti-Corruption Centre. This project, which is funded by the EU, aims to enhance the administrative and institutional capacity necessary to achieve the priorities outlined in the Growth Plan of the Republic of Moldova.

Chisinau and Tiraspol officials discuss freedom of movement and media restrictions

On Tuesday, political representatives from Chisinau and Tiraspol gathered at the OSCE Mission office in Bender to address the most current topics on the agenda. Oleg Serebrian, the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, emphasized the need to respect human rights in the Transnistrian region. He advocated for ensuring free movement of citizens, removing restrictions on journalists' activities in the left bank of the Nistru, and eliminating unauthorized checkpoints and obstacles within the Security Zone.

Veronica Dragalin: Maia Sandu and Dorin Recean requested a list of "integrity" prosecutors. Presidency reacts

President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean allegedly asked the former head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA), Veronica Dragalin, for a list of "integrity" prosecutors who should pass the vetting procedure. The information appears in a letter addressed to Judge Mariana Ursachi on April 5, made public by the former deputy of the CNA, anti-corruption expert Cristina Ciubotaru. The Presidency rejected the accusations, describing them as fake and unfounded. In an official reaction, the institution reiterated that the judiciary must be cleansed of corruption and transformed into a strong, independent, and credible system.

Amnesty law reaches Constitutional Court. General Prosecutor seeks annulment of life sentence release amendments

Prosecutor General of Moldova Ion Munteanu has notified the Constitutional Court to examine the constitutionality of Law No. 243/2021 on Amnesty, in the context of the 30th anniversary of independence. According to the Prosecutor General’s Office (PG), the referral addresses, in particular, the removal of the condition concerning the absence of a risk of recidivism for those sentenced to life imprisonment, aiming to commute the sentence to 30 years in prison.

PSRM seeks "immediate" and "unconditional" resignation of Veronica Mihailov-Moraru. Ministry of Justice reacts

The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) seeks the "immediate" and "unconditional" resignation of Justice Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, following the release of several life-sentenced prisoners from prisons, based on the 2021 and 2022 amendments to the Amnesty Law and the Criminal Code. The party qualifies the situation as serious and attributes it to "negligence, irresponsibility and, possibly, conscious involvement" on the part of some state officials. We called the Ministry of Justice but it said it would not comment on the PSRM request.