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CONGRESS OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUTHORITIES OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE: MOLDOVAN ELECTORAL FRAMEWORK NEEDS STABILITY
28 march, 2024The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has welcomed the well-administered local elections in the Republic of Moldova held on 5 November 2023, according to the recommendation of the Congress, adopted at a session in Strasbourg following the report of the head of the observer mission led by Vladimir Prebilic (Slovenia, SOC/G/PD).
Economics
MOLDOVA INCREASES IMPORTS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS BY 5.4% IN 2023
28 march, 2024Moldova imported over 907.9 thousand tons of oil products in 2023, which is 46.5 thousand tons (5.46%) more than the previous year. According to the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE), gasoline purchases increased from 169.5 thousand to 184.2 thousand tons (+8.69%), diesel fuel from 636.4 to 665.6 thousand tons (+4.58%), and liquefied gas from 55.4 to 58 thousand tons (+4.71%).
Finances
NBM GOVERNOR: RULE REQUIRING NBM PERMISSION FOR OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN 1% IN A BANK IS TEMPORARY
28 march, 2024The rule requiring approval from the central bank for ownership of shares exceeding 1% in Moldovan banks is temporary. As reported by the INFOTAG agency, National Bank (NBM) Governor Anca Dragu stated this in an interview given to Reuters during the Capital-Bridge financial forum held on Wednesday by the Moldovan bank MAIB in Bucharest.
Society
PARLIAMENT APPROVES TRANSITION TO NEW IDENTITY DOCUMENTS FROM 2025
28 march, 2024Parliament has approved the transition to new identity documents starting from 2025. As reported by INFOTAG, 79 deputies from both the ruling party and opposition voted for the amendments to the law on identity documents of the national passport system during the parliamentary session on Thursday.
Transnistria and Gagauzia
REINTEGRATION BUREAU URGES TIRASPOL TO RESPECT DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND MOLDOVAN CONSTITUTION
27 march, 2024The Bureau for Reintegration Policies has urged Tiraspol to "respect the Declaration of Independence, the Moldovan Constitution and the unanimous opinion of the international community." The Bureau made such a comment on Wednesday regarding "inadequate statements" of the region's leaders in the "public space."
Culture and sport
JAPANESE AND BRITISH GOVERNMENTS FINANCIALLY SUPPORT OPENING OF ELDERLY PEOPLE'S CLUB IN UNGHENI
28 march, 2024The Governments of Japan and Great Britain in partnership with the UN Population Fund, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection have opened the first club of elderly people in Ungheni. Florence Bauer, Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Fund, Ambassador of Japan to Moldova Yamada Yoichiro, representatives of the British Embassy, Parliament, local public administration and partners participated in the opening ceremony.
Interview
BIG PARKING LOTS AT ENTRY TO CHISINAU WILL REDUCE TRAFFIC JAMS AND AIR POLLUTION – BUILDING COMPANY DIRECTOR
15 march, 2024A quick and fairly simple solution to three pressing problems for Chisinau at once is proposed by Petru Dacin, Director of the road construction company Dromas Cons. He said in an interview with INFOTAG that his proposal will help the city authorities reduce car traffic and gas pollution, and at the same time guarantee the receipt of considerable additional income to the municipal budget.
Press release
OTP BANK SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MOLDOVA
27 march, 2024OTP Bank has taken another step towards expanding its positive impact on environment and society. Climate change represents a global existential challenge and requires the reconfiguration of all business processes to minimize the carbon footprint and stimulate an environment-friendly economy.
Foreign news
RF EMBASSY COUNTS ON MOLDOVA’S CONSENT TO OPEN POLLING STATIONS FOR RUSSIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
18 января, 2024The Russian Embassy in Chisinau confirmed that back in November 2023 it had approached the Moldovan side with information about the intention to hold the election of the President of the Russian Federation in the territory of Moldova for Russian citizens permanently residing in this republic, “and with a request to ensure, as is customary in international practice, security for the would-be polling stations.”
Future generations must be given a seat at the EU table
11 декабря, 2023The EU needs a European Commissioner for Future Generations in its next college to enshrine long-term thinking and act as a guardian and conduit for future generations’ interests, Alberto Alemanno and Elizabeth Dirth write.
Zelenskyy will meet Biden at the White House amid push for Congress to approve more aid
11 декабря, 2023Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to the White House as Joe Biden's administration is stepping up pressure on Congress to provide billions more in aid to Kyiv.
Incidents
IN CAUSENI, LAW ENFORCERS DETAINED TWO PEOPLE WHO THREATENED TO KILL TWO YOUNG PEOPLE WHO REFUSED TO DELIVER DRUGS
28 марта, 2024In Causeni, law enforcers detained two people who threatened to kill two young people who refused to deliver drugs.
AT THE EXIT FROM CHISINAU A CAR HIT A ROE DEER AND FLED ACCIDENT SCENE
28 марта, 2024At the exit from Chisinau towards Ialoveni on Thursday morning, an unknown driver hit a roe deer to death and fled from the scene, without rendering assistance to the animal.
A GROUP OF CRIMINALS IS SUSPECTED OF ORGANIZING BLACKMAIL OF PRISONERS
27 марта, 2024A group of criminal bosses is suspected of organizing blackmail of prisoners held in detention facilities.