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PM’s Plan to Commemorate Victims of Totalitarianism Divides Moldova
Moldovan Prime Minister Maia Sandu has asked the State Chancellery to prepare a draft decree under which August 23 will be declared an annual day of commemoration for the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes.
Controversial Appointments Bode Ill for Moldovan Justice Reform
A spate of political appointments in key state bodies raises doubts about the Moldovan government's ability to reform the judiciary, experts say.
Moldova’s Democrats Face Possible Charges over Power Struggle
Moldova's interim prosecutor general has opened a criminal investigation into the Democratic Party on suspicion of 'usurping power' when it resisted handing over the reins of government during a post-election crisis in June.
Turkey Jails Another Professor Deported from Moldova
A Turkish court on Friday jailed an employee of the Orizont private high school chain in Moldova, Yasin Ozdil - who was handed over to Turkey in 2018 in a joint secret service operation - for 12 years.
Ozdil formerly headed the public relations department for a branch of the school chain in the Durlesti area, near the Moldovan capital, Chisinau.
Moldova Votes to Scrap Much Criticised Electoral System
Moldovan deputies voted on Wednesday to scrap their much criticised "mixed" voting system, made it easier for Moldovans living abroad to vote, and restored the former proportional voting system.
Dodon Ally Becomes Moldova’s New Anti-Graft Chief
Moldova on Monday selected the Secretary-General of the Presidency, Ruslan Flocea, as the new head of the National Anti-corruption Centre, CNA.
The Commission for the Judiciary, Appointments and Immunities of the Moldovan Parliament held a contest for the post of CNA head after having extended the deadline for the submission of files on candidates by one week.
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Moldova Seeks Arrest of Convicted Oligarch Ilan Shor
Moldovan law-enforcement authorities have issued a national arrest warrant for Ilan Shor, the alleged mastermind behind the "grand theft" of one billion US dollars from the Moldovan banking system in 2014, who is believed to have left the country in mid-July.
Deepening strategic partnerships - essential goal for Romania, says Deputy PM Birchall at end of term
Ana Birchall on Thursday presented the stocktaking report of her term as Deputy Prime Minister for the implementation of the strategic partnerships, stressing that the development, consolidation and deepening of the strategic partnerships are and will remain Romania's main goals.
PM Dancila: Gov't supports Republic of Moldova's European roadmap; we have shared interest in infrastructure
The Romanian government will offer the Republic of Moldova its full support with the implementation of environmental, health and education projects, Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said on Wednesday, mentioning that the two states have a common interest in transport infrastructure interconnection projects and in reducing roaming fees.
Moscow’s Man Eyes Second Term as Moldova’s President
As he seeks re-election in 2020, Igor Dodon has made no secret of his close ties to the Kremlin - but critics cay his assiduous courtship of Russia has not brought Moldova any obvious benefits.